Netherlands vs Sweden: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

The Netherlands last met Sweden in the 2017 FIFA World Cup.

The Netherlands and Sweden are set to meet in a crucial Group F encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both sides made positive starts to their campaigns and will be aiming to strengthen their position in the standings ahead of the final group-stage fixtures.

The Dutch opened their tournament with a 2-2 draw against Japan, while Sweden registered an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tunisia. As a result, both teams enter the contest with the opportunity to take a significant step towards qualification for the knockout rounds.

With Group F expected to remain competitive until the final round of matches, the outcome of this fixture could play a major role in determining the group winner. Both nations have a rich history in international football and have regularly competed on the biggest stages.

Netherlands vs Sweden head-to-head record

The Netherlands and Sweden have met several times in international football, with the Dutch holding the advantage in the overall head-to-head record. Their meetings have included FIFA World Cup matches, UEFA European Championship qualifiers and international friendlies.

While the Netherlands have enjoyed greater success in this fixture, Sweden have also produced notable performances over the years. Their encounters have often been closely contested, with both sides boasting strong records in major international tournaments.

Matches played: 12

Netherlands wins: 7

Sweden wins: 1

Draws: 4

Goals scored by Netherlands: 22

Goals scored by Sweden: 14

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Netherlands vs Sweden: What happened the last time both sides faced each other?

The most recent meeting between the two nations took place in a FIFA World Cup qualifier on October 10, 2017. The Netherlands secured a 2-0 victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.

Arjen Robben scored both goals for the Dutch side, finding the net from the penalty spot before adding a second later in the contest. Despite the win, the Netherlands failed to overturn the goal-difference deficit required to qualify automatically for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, while Sweden progressed to the playoffs and eventually booked their place at the tournament.

Netherlands vs Sweden: All meetings

• 25 October 1908: Netherlands 5-3 Sweden – International Friendly
• 9 June 1919: Netherlands 3-1 Sweden – International Friendly
• 24 August 1919: Sweden 4-1 Netherlands – International Friendly
• 13 November 1927: Netherlands 1-0 Sweden – International Friendly
• 9 June 1929: Sweden 6-2 Netherlands – International Friendly
• 9 June 1948: Netherlands 1-0 Sweden – International Friendly
• 8 June 1950: Sweden 4-1 Netherlands – International Friendly
• 14 May 1952: Netherlands 0-0 Sweden – International Friendly
• 19 May 1954: Sweden 6-1 Netherlands – International Friendly
• 29 April 1964: Netherlands 0-1 Sweden – International Friendly
• 19 June 1974: Netherlands 0-0 Sweden – FIFA World Cup
• 4 September 1974: Sweden 1-5 Netherlands – International Friendly
• 27 April 1983: Netherlands 0-3 Sweden – International Friendly
• 26 June 2004: Sweden 0-0 Netherlands (Netherlands won on penalties) – UEFA European Championship
• 18 August 2004: Sweden 2-2 Netherlands – International Friendly
• 19 November 2008: Netherlands 3-1 Sweden – International Friendly
• 12 October 2010: Netherlands 4-1 Sweden – UEFA European Championship Qualifier
• 11 October 2011: Sweden 3-2 Netherlands – UEFA European Championship Qualifier
• 6 September 2016: Sweden 1-1 Netherlands – FIFA World Cup Qualifier
• 10 October 2017: Netherlands 2-0 Sweden – FIFA World Cup Qualifier

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