2026 World Cup Group F Final Results: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden Advance; Tunisia Eliminated

The final matchday of Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered drama, decisive results, and set the stage for a compelling knockout round. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 to win the group, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 — a result that allowed both teams to advance under the tournament's expanded 48-team format . Tunisia was eliminated after losing all three group matches .

Final Match Results

Netherlands 3–1 Tunisia (Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri) — The Netherlands dominated the match from start to finish. An own goal by Ellyes Skhiri opened the scoring for the Dutch. Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke added further strikes to seal a comfortable victory for Ronald Koeman's side, ensuring the Netherlands finished top of the group with seven points .

Japan 1–1 Sweden (AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas) — A tense and closely contested match ended with both teams sharing the spoils. Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead just after halftime, but Sweden found an equalizer through substitute Mattias Svanberg to salvage a draw . The result was enough for Japan to secure second place in the group, while Sweden advanced as one of the best third-placed teams .

Final Group F Standings

The final table confirms the Netherlands as group winners, Japan in second, Sweden advancing in third, and Tunisia eliminated in fourth .

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Netherlands (Q)	3	2	1	0	10	4	+6	7
2	Japan (Q)	3	1	2	0	7	3	+4	5
3	Sweden (Q)	3	1	1	1	7	7	0	4
4	Tunisia (E)	3	0	0	3	2	12	-10	0

All three qualified teams advanced under the 48-team tournament format, in which the top two sides from each group and the eight best third-placed teams move into the Round of 32 . Sweden's four points and zero goal differential were sufficient to place them among the eight best third-placed teams across all groups .

Resulting Knockout Matchups (Round of 32)

The final Group F results created a series of high-profile Round of 32 matchups :

• Brazil vs. Japan — Japan's second-place finish sets up a meeting with Group C winner Brazil, scheduled for Monday, June 29, at NRG Stadium in Houston . This matchup carries added significance for Japan, a nation that has long embraced Brazilian soccer culture .
• Netherlands vs. Morocco — The Netherlands, as Group F winners, will face Group C runner-up Morocco. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico .
• Sweden advanced as a third-placed qualifier — Sweden secured passage to the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Early reports indicated they would face France (Group I winner) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey .