Group F is settled. Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to finish first on seven points, while Japan's 1-1 draw with Sweden secured second place on five.
Sweden finished third on four points and plus-three goal difference, the strongest profile in the best-third-place table.
Tunisia finished fourth without a point after three defeats.
Group F final table route
CompleteFinal Group F picture
ResultsNetherlands win Group F
Seven points from the group route were enough for first place.
Japan advance second
Japan's five-point finish kept them ahead of Sweden.
Sweden qualify from third
Sweden's four points and plus-three goal difference made them the strongest third-place qualifier.
Tunisia exit
Tunisia finished fourth after three defeats.
Group F fixture list
6 matchesNetherlands vs Japan
Final - Netherlands 2-2 Japan
The opener sets the first reference point for Japan and the Netherlands before Sweden enter later that day.
Match RecapSweden vs Tunisia
Final - Sweden 5-1 Tunisia
Sweden and Tunisia get the second Group F result, which can immediately change the early table pressure.
Match RecapSweden vs Netherlands
Final - Sweden 1-5 Netherlands
This is the middle-round swing match between two teams likely to affect the top-two race.
Fixture DetailsTunisia vs Japan
Final - Tunisia 0-4 Japan
Japan use this match to build or protect their route before the final-round Sweden test.
Fixture DetailsJapan vs Sweden
Final - Japan 1-1 Sweden
Japan and Sweden drew 1-1, leaving Japan second and Sweden safely through from third.
Match RecapTunisia vs Netherlands
Final - Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands
The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to win Group F while Tunisia exited.
Match RecapWhat to watch
Matchday guideTop two settled
Netherlands and Japan take the automatic Group F qualification places.
Third-place strength
Sweden's goal difference left them clearly above the final cut line.
Bracket next
Winner Group F and Runner-up Group F now move into the Round of 32 lanes.
FAQ
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group F?
Group F includes Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.
How many matches are in Group F?
Group F has six group-stage matches, with each team playing three fixtures.
When does Group F finish?
Group F finishes with Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands on June 25, 2026.