It's the big fixture in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the Netherlands taking on Sweden on Saturday in Houston. Sweden are coming into the fixture with momentum on their side after an impressive 5-1 victory over Tunisia.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder — and current NOS TV commentator — Rafael van der Vaart apologized Wednesday after making an ill-advised comment while breaking down Netherlands 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday.

Japan and the Netherlands traded goals as a promising Group F opener to the 2026 World Cup delivered the goods and then some from Dallas Stadium in Texas.

While Germany and Sweden earned overwhelming victories, Japan and the Netherlands played a thriller and Ivory Coast edged Ecuador.

NFL quarterback Jameis Winston joined Japanese soccer fans in cleaning up trash around Dallas Stadium after Japan's 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands.

Curaçao's "Blue Wave" displaced the Netherlands as the team the island cheers for in its World Cup debut vs. Germany.