Netherlands predicted lineup vs Sweden at FIFA World Cup 2026

Can Dutch captain van Dijk keep a clean sheet against the star-studded Swedish attacking duo?

Anchored on the flat coastal plains of Southeast Texas, Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) in Texas, USA, gears up to host the match week 2 fixtures in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where two European giants, Sweden and the Netherlands, lock horns in what is set to be a thrilling contest.

Roland Koeman’s men were just minutes away from winning their first game against Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026, but a late goal from Daichi Kamada saw them settle for a 1-1 draw against the Samurai Blues.

After Sweden’s win over Tunisia in the other game, this has become a must-win game for the Oranje, led by former FC Barcelona gaffer Ronald Koeman.

Anything other than a win in the next game would leave them relying on Japan vs Sweden in the final matchweek fixture. They are the highest-ranked team in Group F, and they must win their next game against Sweden to move to the top of the points table and put one foot in the knockouts.

In this article, we take a closer look at the Netherlands’ predicted lineup for the big game against Sweden.

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Who all will be expected to be in the starting lineup?

Ronald Koeman will have no injury concerns in his camp after that 2-2 draw against Japan. The defence must remain rock solid as they face two of the best strikers in modern-day football, Isak and Gyokeres.

Tottenham defender Micky Van de Ven is expected to pair up with captain Van Dijk in the defence.

Memphis Depay is fully available for the Dutch side against Sweden after recovering from a thigh injury and is expected to start.

The Netherlands’ predicted XI against Sweden

The Netherlands Predicted XI (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen (GK); Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké; Tijjani Reijnders, Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch; Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, Noa Lang.

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