Group F produced two emphatic performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the Netherlands and Japan secured convincing victories to boost their Round of 32 ambitions. The Dutch dismantled Sweden in a goal-filled encounter, while Japan overwhelmed Tunisia to leave the North African side eliminated.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Matchday Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Sweden | Netherlands 5-1 Sweden |
| Tunisia vs Japan | Tunisia 0-4 Japan |
Netherlands 5-1 Sweden
Key Match Moments
The Netherlands made a flying start to the match, as Brian Brobbey scored twice inside the opening 17 minutes to put the Dutch side in complete control.
Although Sweden showed signs of improvement before half-time and even had a goal ruled out for offside, the Netherlands doubled down on their advantage after the break.
In the 47th minute, Cody Gakpo found the net to make it 3-0. Seven minutes later, the forward struck again to complete his brace and extend the lead to four goals.
Anthony Elanga pulled one back for Sweden in the 59th minute, but any hopes of a comeback were short-lived.
In the 89th minute, Crysencio Summerville added a fifth goal for the Netherlands to complete a commanding 5-1 victory.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group F): Netherlands vs Sweden Official Match Stats
Goals Timeline
| Minute | Scorer |
|---|---|
| 5′ | Brian Brobbey (Netherlands) |
| 17′ | Brian Brobbey (Netherlands) |
| 47′ | Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) |
| 54′ | Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) |
| 59′ | Anthony Elanga (Sweden) |
| 89′ | Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands) |
Key Match Record
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dutch Braces | Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo |
| Biggest Win in Group F So Far | Netherlands 5-1 Sweden |
- It was the fourth time when Netherlands scored five goals in a FIFA World Cup match. Previously, they recorded it against Austria (5-1 in the 1978 Group Stage), South Korea (5-0 in the 1998 Group Stage), and Spain (5-1 in the 2014 Group Stage).
Tunisia 0-4 Japan
Key Match Moments
Japan made the perfect start to the match as Daichi Kamada opened the scoring in the fourth minute.
The Asian side continued to dominate proceedings and doubled their advantage in the 31st minute through Ayase Ueda.
Holding a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break, Japan remained in control throughout the second half.
In the 69th minute, Junya Ito added a third goal to effectively end the contest.
Ayase Ueda then completed his brace in the 83rd minute, as Japan secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory.
Tunisia struggled to create opportunities throughout the match and finished with just two shots, both off target. The defeat confirmed the North African side’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group F): Tunisia vs Japan Official Match Stats
Goals Timeline
| Minute | Scorer |
|---|---|
| 4′ | Daichi Kamada (Japan) |
| 31′ | Ayase Ueda (Japan) |
| 69′ | Junya Ito (Japan) |
| 83′ | Ayase Ueda (Japan) |
Key Match Record
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Japanese Brace | Ayase Ueda |
| Tournament Status | Tunisia Eliminated |
- Japan became the first Asian team to win by a four-goal margin in FIFA World Cup history.
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Matchday Summary
The Netherlands produced one of the most dominant displays of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far, defeating Sweden 5-1 through braces from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo. Japan also strengthened their Round of 32 hopes with a clinical 4-0 victory over Tunisia, a result that officially eliminated the North African side from the tournament.