Netherlands starting lineup vs Sweden confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 match

The Oranje are seeking their first win of the World Cup campaign in tonight’s match.

The Netherlands will take on Sweden for a Matchday 2 fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 20. After being held to a draw by Japan in their opener, the Oranje will face a tough test against the high-flying Swedes, who sit top of the group.

The Dutch, still chasing their maiden World Cup title, took the lead twice in the match against Japan. However, poor defending meant that they conceded both times, as the match ended 2-2. As a result, Ronald Koeman’s side are third in the group going into the clash.

Sweden, meanwhile, thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in their first match. The result was so damning for the African side that head coach Sabri Lamouchi was sacked. Viktor Gyokeres and co. will represent a big challenge for the Oranje in tonight’s game. This is especially true considering their historical head-to-head record, with the Oranje not beating Sweden in the last nine years.

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Let’s look at the Netherlands confirmed lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Sweden:

Netherlands (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven; Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, Tijjani Reijnders; Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo.

Substitutes: Mark Flekken (gk), Robin Roefs (gk), Nathan Ake, Memphis Depay, Marten de Roon, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jorrel Hato, Justin Kluivert, Teun Koopmeiners, Noa Lang, Crysencio Summerville, Guus Til, Wout Weghorst, Mats Wieffer.

Thoughts on the lineup

With no fresh injuries against Japan, Ronald Koeman will opt for an unchanged side in tonight’s game. Bart Verbruggen will start between the sticks, although he has not kept a clean sheet with national team colours in the last five games.

Denzel Dumfries will start at right-back, with Jan Paul van Hecke and captain Virgil van Dijk starting in central defence. Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven, usually a centre-back, slots in at left-back.

Frenkie de Jong anchors the midfield, with Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch and Manchester City’s Tijjani Reijnders. In-form Donyell Malen shifts to the right-wing position. Brian Brobbey comes in as the lone striker over all-time top-scorer Memphis Depay. Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo starts on the left.

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