Group F — Football World Cup 2026: Teams, TV & Streaming
Group F at the Football World Cup 2026 is done: Netherlands won the group, Japan advanced second. Watch all six matches on FOX, FS1, and Telemundo in the US.
Exclusive English-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 70 matches air free over the air on the FOX broadcast network, 34 air on FS1 with a cable subscription. Streaming on the FOX Sports app and FOX One requires TV-provider sign-in for most matches.
Exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. 92 of the 104 matches air free over the air on the Telemundo broadcast network; 12 air on Universo with a cable subscription. The two opening matches also stream free in Spanish on the Telemundo app.
NBCUniversal's streaming service and the only place to stream all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup live in Spanish. The two opening matches are also available on the free Peacock Select tier. Streams in Dolby Atmos with multiview, live picks, and catch-up highlights.
Group F of the Football World Cup 2026 is complete. Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, and Tunisia contested six matches across four venues in the United States and Mexico from to . Netherlands won the group with 7 points. Japan advanced in second place with 5 points. Sweden finished third with 4 points and qualified as one of the eight best third-placed teams — they face France in the Round of 32. Tunisia were eliminated in fourth with 0 points.
Which teams are in Group F?
Group F was contested by Netherlands and Sweden (both UEFA), Japan (AFC), and Tunisia (CAF) — four teams drawn from four different confederations, two from Europe, one from Asia, and one from Africa. Browse the full squad list on the teams page.
What is the Group F match schedule?
All six Group F matches, with US viewing dates and kickoff times:
A note on Monterrey: Estadio BBVA is in Monterrey, Mexico, which observes CST (UTC−6) year-round with no daylight saving. Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City are on CDT (UTC−5) during the tournament. The two Monterrey matches started one hour earlier in local Mexican time than in US Central time. See the full Football World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
How was Group F decided?
Each team in Group F played the other three once, earning three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. The final standings were: Netherlands 7 pts (GD +6) in first; Japan 5 pts (GD +4) in second; Sweden 4 pts (GD 0) in third; Tunisia 0 pts (GD −10) in fourth. Netherlands and Japan advanced automatically to the round of 32. Netherlands (1F) face Morocco; Japan (2F) face Brazil. Sweden finished third and qualified as one of the eight best third-placed teams — they face France in the Round of 32. Tunisia were eliminated. See all group standings via the groups hub.
Where can I watch Group F in the US?
In the United States, all Group F matches were available in English on FOX and FS1. FOX is free over the air; FS1 requires a cable or live-TV streaming subscription. Spanish-language coverage was on Telemundo (free over the air for 92 of the 104 total matches) and Universo (cable, 12 matches). All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are available in Spanish on Peacock for subscribers. Click any match link above for the specific channel for that fixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams were in Group F of the World Cup 2026?
Group F featured four teams from four confederations: Netherlands and Sweden (both UEFA, Europe), Japan (AFC, Asia), and Tunisia (CAF, Africa). All four sides had reached previous World Cups, with Netherlands appearing in three finals without ever lifting the trophy.
When did Group F play at the Football World Cup 2026?
Group F ran from to . The opening two matches kicked off on June 14, two more followed on June 20, and the decisive final round of simultaneous matches concluded on June 25.
Who advanced from Group F at the Football World Cup 2026?
Netherlands and Japan advanced from Group F. Netherlands finished first with 7 points and a goal difference of +6. Japan finished second with 5 points and a goal difference of +4. Sweden finished third with 4 points — they qualified as one of the eight best third-placed teams and face France in the Round of 32. Tunisia were eliminated in fourth with 0 points.
What channel was Group F World Cup 2026 on in the US?
In the United States, Group F matches aired in English on FOX and FS1 (FOX Sports). Spanish-language coverage was on Telemundo (free over the air) and Universo (cable). Every match is available in Spanish on Peacock for subscribers. Check the individual match pages for per-match channel assignments.
Can I watch Group F World Cup 2026 for free in the US?
Yes, partially. Group F matches that aired on the FOX broadcast network were free over the air with a TV antenna. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo is also free over the air for all 92 of its matches. FOX Sports' FS1 and Universo require a cable or live-TV streaming subscription.