Oranje are in. In 2026, the Netherlands will take part in the biggest football tournament in the world. For Dutch fans, that means busy group chats, exciting kick off times, late nights and hopefully plenty of moments to celebrate together.
The Netherlands are in Group F with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia. On this page, you will find the full Oranje schedule in Dutch time, so you know exactly when the Netherlands play, who they face and where each match takes place.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 schedule
| Date | Time in the Netherlands | Match | Stadium | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 14 June 2026 | 22:00 | Netherlands against Japan | AT&T Stadium | Dallas |
| Saturday 20 June 2026 | 19:00 | Netherlands against Sweden | NRG Stadium | Houston |
| Friday 26 June 2026 | 01:00 | Tunisia against Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
The first two matches are at convenient times for fans in the Netherlands. The Netherlands start against Japan on Sunday evening at 22:00. The second match, against Sweden, takes place on Saturday evening at 19:00. The final group match against Tunisia kicks off at 01:00, making it one for the true night owls.
Oranje start against Japan
The Netherlands open their tournament against Japan. It is a match in which Oranje will need to be sharp from the start. Japan are known for their technical quality, quick passing and high energy throughout the match.
For Dutch fans, it is a great opening fixture. Sunday evening, 22:00, phone in hand and the group chat ready to go. This is the kind of match where you feel straight away that the tournament has really begun.
A strong start could be important for the rest of the group stage. If the Netherlands win the first match, Oranje will go into the second game against Sweden with confidence.
Netherlands against Sweden is the big Saturday evening match
The second group match may be the best one for viewers in the Netherlands. The Netherlands face Sweden on Saturday 20 June at 19:00. That is the perfect time to watch with friends, family or colleagues.
Sweden are a familiar European opponent. They are physically strong, well organised and dangerous whenever the Netherlands lose focus. This could easily be the match that decides how comfortable Oranje will be heading into the final group game.
Everything about this fixture feels right: Saturday evening, a great kick off time and an opponent that will seriously test the Netherlands. This is exactly what makes a football summer feel special.
Tunisia against Netherlands is for the night owls
The third group match is Tunisia against the Netherlands. For fans in the Netherlands, this match starts at 01:00. It is not the ideal time for everyone, but it is exactly the kind of fixture that comes with a major international tournament.
Maybe you will watch it live. Maybe you will follow the updates from bed. Or maybe you will check the highlights as soon as you wake up. However you follow it, during a football summer you want to stay connected to everything around Oranje.
This match could also be important for the final standings in Group F. Depending on the results against Japan and Sweden, the match against Tunisia could decide qualification, top spot in the group or a better position for the next round.
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What happens if the Netherlands go through?
If the Netherlands qualify for the next round, their opponent will depend on the final standings in Group F and the results in other groups. That is why it is still too early to predict the exact route Oranje could take after the group stage.
What is clear is that a strong start can make a big difference. A good result against Japan would build confidence. The match against Sweden could be crucial for the group position. And against Tunisia, it could all come down to qualification or winning the group.
For fans, that means you will want to follow more than just the Netherlands matches. The other fixtures in Group F will matter too. Every goal could affect the standings.
Oranje in your calendar, Lyca on your phone
The World Cup 2026 will be a tournament full of huge stadiums, different time zones and hopefully unforgettable Oranje moments. The Netherlands start against Japan, then face Sweden and finish the group stage against Tunisia.
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