{"id":1460066,"date":"2026-06-18T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1460066"},"modified":"2026-06-18T13:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:25:45","slug":"netherlands-vs-sweden-team-news-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/netherlands-vs-sweden-team-news-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands vs Sweden team news and predicted lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Netherlands<\/a> continue their 2026 World Cup<\/a> campaign when they come against Sweden<\/a> on Saturday 20 June at 6pm (UK time).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Netherlands sit third in Group F after dropping two points in a 2-2 draw with Japan on Matchday One. Koeman’s side led twice but twice surrendered their advantage – a defensive fragility that will concern the Dutch ahead of a considerably tougher examination in Houston. They cannot afford to drop further points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweden top Group F after a stunning 5-1 opening win over Tunisia, with Viktor Gy\u00f6keres and Alexander Isak both on the scoresheet. Graham Potter’s side arrive in Houston full of confidence and in the driving seat – a second consecutive win here would effectively seal their place in the knockout round before the final group game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two sides have met 25 times across their history, with the Netherlands holding the stronger overall record. The most recent competitive encounter came in World Cup qualifying in October 2017, when the Dutch won 2-0 at home. <\/p>\n\n\n

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