Netherlands clinch Group F top spot as Japan, Sweden advance
The Netherlands secured the top spot in Group F with seven points, while runner-up Japan and third-placed Sweden also booking their places in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
The Netherlands convincingly secured the top spot in Group F following a dominant 3-1 win over Tunisia that cemented their status as group winners.
Finishing the opening stage completely undefeated, the Dutch team amassed a total of seven points with another win over Sweden and a draw with Japan.
Their clinical displays ensured automatic qualification into the highly anticipated knockout rounds, establishing them as a formidable threat moving forward.
Meanwhile, Japan safely navigated a 1-1 draw in their final fixture with Sweden to lock down second place in the standings with five points.
Despite a tightly contested group stage campaign, Sweden also successfully progressed into the Round of 32 thanks to the draw. The Swedes accumulated four points, which proved entirely sufficient to advance further as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
Tunisia heads home with zero point and negative 10 goal difference.
