World Cup 2026 Group F
Group stage complete: 72 group matches played, 48 of 48 teams with group results.
Netherlands finished first in Group F with 7 points (6.01 xPts). Group F's final standings matched the expected-points (xPts) order. Japan took the other automatic Round of 32 slot; Sweden finished third and qualified via the best-third-place table. Tunisia are the unlucky side here — 0 points from 1.22 expected (Δ -1.22).
Quick answers
- Finished firstWho finished first in World Cup 2026 Group F?
- Group F finished with Netherlands first on 7 points and Japan second on 5 points.
- Points tableWhat are the Group F points?
- Group F points: Netherlands 7 points, Japan 5 points, Sweden 4 points, Tunisia 0 points.
- xG and xPtsWhat does xG say about World Cup 2026 Group F?
- The expected-points standings mirror the actual Group F standings: Netherlands first, Japan second, Sweden third, Tunisia fourth. Netherlands finished first by xPts on 6.01.
Published-rank context: Group F averages 23.3 in World Cup field rank, with Netherlands (9th of 48) highest and Tunisia (37th) lowest; 2 top-half teams, 1 top-quarter team. Published FIFA rank context
Strongest Group F opposition faced: Tunisia faced opponents averaging 18.7/48 in the World Cup field and FIFA #21.0 globally; trailed xG against a strong opponent field. Team schedule context
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | GF | GA | Pts | xGF | xGA | Group xPts | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2-1-0 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 5.24 | 2.22 | 6.01 | +0.99 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1-2-0 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3.93 | 1.47 | 5.67 | -0.67 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1-1-1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2.98 | 4.10 | 3.63 | +0.37 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0-0-3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0.95 | 5.31 | 1.22 | -1.22 |
Knockout paths
- Match 75Who do Netherlands play in the Round of 32?
- Netherlands vs Morocco xG form guide. Netherlands: 5.24 xGF, 2.22 xGA, 6.01 xPts in the group stage.
- Match 76Who do Japan play in the Round of 32?
- Japan vs Brazil xG form guide. Japan: 3.93 xGF, 1.47 xGA, 5.67 xPts in the group stage.
- Match 77Who do Sweden play in the Round of 32?
- Sweden vs France xG form guide. Sweden: 2.98 xGF, 4.10 xGA, 3.63 xPts in the group stage.
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