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Netherlands vs Sweden Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
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Match Date | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 18:00 UK time |
Venue | Houston Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Netherlands and Sweden have been confirmed.
Netherlands Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Denzel Dumfries, Micky van de Ven, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Frenkie de Jong, Donyell Malen, Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey
Substitutes: Noa Lang, Jorrel Hato, Justin Kluivert, Wout Weghorst, Mats Wieffer, Lutsharel Geertruida, Crysencio Summerville, Memphis Depay, Nathan Aké, Marten de Roon, Guus Til, Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Teun Koopmeiners
Sweden Starting XI
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI: Kristoffer Nordfeldt, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelöf, Isak Hien, Benjamin Nygren, Jesper Karlström, Yasin Ayari, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Alexander Bernhardsson, Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak
Substitutes: Mattias Svanberg, Lucas Bergvall, Anthony Elanga, Jacob Widell Zetterström, Ken Sema, Taha Ali, Viktor Johansson, Hjalmar Ekdal, Eric Smith, Besfort Zeneli, Daniel Svensson, Herman Johansson, Carl Starfelt, Elliot Stroud, Gustaf Nilsson
Netherlands vs Sweden Immediate Reaction
Netherlands
Netherlands will line up in a 4-3-3 formation for this crucial World Cup encounter. Virgil van Dijk leads the defense alongside Jan Paul van Hecke, with Denzel Dumfries and Micky van de Ven starting in the full-back roles. The midfield trio consists of Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, and Frenkie de Jong, while Brian Brobbey starts up front supported by Donyell Malen and Cody Gakpo.
Sweden
Sweden have opted for a 3-1-4-2 formation to match up against the Dutch. Victor Lindelöf is joined by Gustaf Lagerbielke and Isak Hien in a three-man defense, with Jesper Karlström anchoring the midfield. The attacking threat is spearheaded by a potent forward duo of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres.
Netherlands vs Sweden Reactive Bet Builder
Our suggested Bet Builder for this World Cup match includes a selection for Sweden's star forward Viktor Gyökeres to find the back of the net, as he spearheads the away side's attack. We also feature Dutch attacker Memphis Depay to score anytime, with the experienced forward named among the substitutes but highly capable of making an impact off the bench. To complete the bet, we are backing over 2.5 total away goals as Sweden look to trouble the hosts' defense.
Netherlands vs Sweden Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With the lineups now confirmed, the Netherlands enter this fixture as strong favorites on home soil. Ronald Koeman's side features a formidable midfield and attacking lineup capable of breaking down the Swedish defense, supported by historical dominance that has seen them win their last three home meetings against Sweden while scoring at least twice in each of those games. While Sweden's dangerous frontline of Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak will certainly pose a significant threat, the Dutch team's overall balance and depth should see them secure a narrow victory in this highly anticipated World Cup matchup.
Score Prediction: Netherlands 2-1 Sweden
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