Netherlands vs Sweden Live Stream: How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026
The Netherlands need a win and Sweden are flying. The two meet today, Saturday June 20, at 1:00 PM ET from Houston Stadium in a Group F clash that could shape the whole group.
The Netherlands vs Sweden live stream airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, and a basic antenna gets it free in the US.
Bottom line: This is a FOX network match, not FS1, so you do not need cable. An antenna gets FOX free, or stream it on a service like Fubo. Sweden top the group after a 5-1 opener, while the Dutch sit third after drawing Japan.
Netherlands vs Sweden Key Details
- Match: Netherlands vs Sweden, FIFA World Cup 2026, Group F (Matchday 2)
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Kickoff time: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM UK / 7:00 PM in Netherlands and Sweden
- Venue: Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), Houston, Texas
- US TV channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
- Netherlands: NPO 1 (NOS), free-to-air
- Sweden: TV4, free-to-air
- Group so far: Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1, Netherlands drew Japan 2-2
How to Watch Netherlands vs Sweden Live Stream in the USA
Good news for US viewers. This match is on big FOX, not cable-only FS1. That makes it one of the easier games to catch.
The simplest route is your TV. FOX reaches nearly every US home through a basic antenna or any cable package. If you have either one you are set, no extra cost.
Cord-cutters with subscriptions have plenty of options. FOX One and the FOX Sports App stream every match in 4K. YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV all carry FOX, and several offer free trials for new subscribers. Sign up before the 1:00 PM ET kickoff and a trial can cover the match for free.
Prefer Spanish commentary? Telemundo airs the match on TV and Peacock holds exclusive Spanish-language streaming for all 104 matches. Universo also carries select coverage.
How to Watch Netherlands vs Sweden in the Netherlands
Dutch fans watch every World Cup match free. Public broadcaster NOS holds exclusive rights and shows all 104 games free-to-air, primarily on NPO 1. This match is on NPO 1, with free streaming through NPO Start, the NPO app, and Ziggo GO.
Kickoff is 7:00 PM in the Netherlands, a prime Saturday-evening slot for Oranje’s must-win match.
How to Watch Netherlands vs Sweden in Sweden
Sweden’s World Cup coverage is split between two free-to-air broadcasters, SVT and TV4. This particular match against the Netherlands airs on TV4 with free streaming through TV4 Play. Both networks carry all of Sweden’s games at no cost, so no subscription is needed.
Kickoff is 7:00 PM in Sweden. After the 5-1 win over Tunisia, the whole country will be tuning in.
Netherlands vs Sweden Live Stream Options From Other Countries
Official broadcasters carry live coverage in every major market. Here are the confirmed TV channels and streaming options:
| Country | TV Channel / Stream | Kickoff (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| UK | BBC One, BBC iPlayer (free) | 6:00 PM Saturday |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand (free) | 3:00 AM Sunday AEST |
| India | Zee5 | 10:30 PM Saturday IST |
| Canada | TSN, CTV (English), RDS (French) | 1:00 PM Saturday |
| Germany | MagentaTV (all matches), ARD/ZDF select | 7:00 PM Saturday |
| Spain | DAZN (all matches), RTVE select free | 7:00 PM Saturday |
| Brazil | CazeTV on YouTube (free, 4K) | 2:00 PM Saturday |
| Japan | DAZN, NHK / Nippon TV / Fuji TV select | 2:00 AM Sunday JST |
A note for UK viewers: this is a BBC match, not ITV, since the two broadcasters split the tournament. For every country and all 104 matches see our full 2026 FIFA World Cup TV coverage guide.
Traveling abroad? A VPN routes your connection through a server back home so your usual streaming app works as normal. Check your service’s terms first because some platforms restrict VPN connections.
What to Expect From the Match
This is the match that could decide Group F, and the pressure sits on the Netherlands. Ronald Koeman’s side were favorites to top the group but were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan, with Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scoring.
The build-up was rough and the injury list is long: Xavi Simons is out with an ACL rupture, Matthijs de Ligt missed out after back surgery, and midfielder Quinten Timber was ruled out of this game with a concussion. A win lifts the Dutch back into the top two; another slip leaves them in real trouble.
Sweden could not have asked for a better start. Graham Potter’s side dismantled Tunisia 5-1, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice and Mattias Svanberg, Viktor Gyokeres, and Alexander Isak all on the scoresheet. That front line is the story: Gyokeres and Isak give Sweden two of the most feared strikers in Europe, and van Dijk will have his hands full.
A win here would all but send Sweden into the round of 32. The Dutch hold the historical edge, winning the most recent meeting 2-0 in 2017, but momentum is firmly yellow and blue.
Netherlands vs Sweden FAQ
Is Netherlands vs Sweden on free TV in the US?
Yes. This is a FOX network match, not an FS1 cable match, so anyone with a TV antenna can watch it free over the air. You can also stream it through a free trial on a service like Fubo or YouTube TV, both of which carry FOX.
What were the Netherlands and Sweden opening results?
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1, one of the standout results of the opening round, with Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak both scoring. The Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan despite leading, which left Ronald Koeman’s side third in Group F heading into this match.
Who is Sweden’s coach at the World Cup 2026?
Graham Potter. The English manager, formerly of Brighton, Chelsea, and West Ham, took charge of Sweden ahead of the tournament. He knows the country well, having launched his coaching career at Swedish club Ostersunds, whom he led from the lower divisions into the Europa League.
Can Sweden qualify for the knockout stage with a win?
Almost. A victory over the Netherlands would take Sweden to six points and put them on the brink of the round of 32 in the new 48-team format, where the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance. They would need results elsewhere to confirm it mathematically.
When do Netherlands and Sweden play their final group match?
Both close Group F on Thursday June 25. The Netherlands face Tunisia at 7:00 PM ET at Kansas City Stadium, while Sweden meet Japan at 7:00 PM ET at Dallas Stadium. The simultaneous kickoffs mean both results will land at the same time.
The Netherlands vs Sweden live stream is easy in the US: watch free on FOX with an antenna, stream on FOX One, or grab a Fubo trial. Dutch fans get it free on NPO 1 and Swedes on TV4.
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Saturday from Houston. Sweden are flying, the Netherlands are under pressure, and this one could decide who wins Group F.
