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Verstappen Predicts Dutch Win Over Sweden in Houston.

6/20/2026

Summary

Netherlands Face Sweden

The Netherlands face Sweden at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 20, 2026, 1 p.m. ET.
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1, with Isak, Gyökeres and Ayari each scoring twice.
The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan, with Summerville and van Dijk scoring.
Odds favor the Netherlands at –140/–135 and Sweden at +370 to +425.
F1 champion Max Verstappen predicts a 2-1 Dutch win to keep knockout hopes alive, while a Swedish win would clinch the group.

Summary

Tunisia appoints Renard

Tunisia dismissed Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden and appointed Hervé Renard, Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory Coast.
Japan entered the match without Takefusa Kubo, Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo because of injuries.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under betting investigation, was denied a Canadian visa but later cleared to play.
Tottenham signed Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52 million, reinforcing defence before the Netherlands-Sweden match.

History

Historical Context

After three World Cup final appearances (1974, 1978, 2010) and a semi-final loss to Brazil on penalties in 1998, the Netherlands have missed two tournaments (2002 and 2018) since 1990. Their 2026 quarter-final clash with Sweden at Houston’s NRG Stadium continues a pattern of Dutch resurgence, while clubs like Tottenham eye transfers amid national-team turnover.

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Netherlands Face Sweden

The Netherlands face Sweden at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 20, 2026, 1 p.m. ET.
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1, with Isak, Gyökeres and Ayari each scoring twice.
The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan, with Summerville and van Dijk scoring.
Odds favor the Netherlands at –140/–135 and Sweden at +370 to +425.
F1 champion Max Verstappen predicts a 2-1 Dutch win to keep knockout hopes alive, while a Swedish win would clinch the group.

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