Netherlands vs Sweden kicks off today at 5pm BST / 6pm CET / 12pm ET. Find every free and official way to watch Group F Matchday 2 live — BBC, NPO, SVT Sport, and more.

Netherlands vs Sweden is the standout Group F fixture of Matchday 2 — and a match that could define which side advances to the knockout rounds. Sweden sit on 3 points after an emphatic 5-1 opening win over Tunisia. The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan and cannot afford another slip. A draw probably ends Dutch ambitions. A win keeps them fully alive.

Kick-off: Saturday June 20 — 5pm BST / 6pm CET / 12pm ET / 9am PT / 9:30pm IST / 8pm EAT

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Where to Watch Netherlands vs Sweden Free

United Kingdom — Free on BBC and ITV

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BBC iPlayer — stream on any device, no subscription needed. Works on smart TVs, phones, tablets, and browsers at bbc.co.uk/sport/live.
ITVX — free with a free account registration. Stream on all devices at itv.com.

Check BBC Sport or ITV Sport closer to kick-off to confirm which channel has Netherlands vs Sweden.

Netherlands — Free on NPO

NPO (Netherlands' public broadcaster) has World Cup rights. Watch free at NPO Start (npostart.nl) or via the NPO app. No subscription required for Netherlands viewers.

Sweden — Free on SVT Sport

SVT has the Swedish rights and is streaming matches free at svtplay.se. No account required for viewers in Sweden. SVT Sport is also available on the SVT app for iOS and Android.

Germany — Free on ARD and ZDF

Both German public broadcasters — ARD Mediathek and ZDF Mediathek — are streaming World Cup matches. Check the schedule for which channel has this fixture.

France — TF1 and beIN Sports

TF1 streams selected matches free at tf1.fr. beIN Sports carries the full tournament for subscribers.

Spain — RTVE Play (Free)

RTVE Play (rtve.es/play) streams RTVE's World Cup coverage free. Movistar+ has the full rights.

Brazil — TV Globo / Globoplay (Free)

TV Globo covers all matches on free-to-air. Globoplay streams online — the live sports feed is free with a free account.

Argentina — TyC Sports / TV Pública

TV Pública carries selected matches for free. TyC Sports has subscription streaming.

Morocco — 2M and beIN Sports

2M broadcasts selected World Cup matches free. beIN Sports has the full package.

Australia — SBS (Free)

SBS is streaming World Cup matches free. Watch live or catch up at sbs.com.au/sport or on the SBS app.

India — JioCinema (Free)

JioCinema has the World Cup rights for India and is streaming all 104 matches — completely free. Available on the JioCinema app and website. Sports18 carries the linear TV coverage.

USA — Fox Sports and Telemundo

No free option for US viewers without a cable subscription. Fox or FS1 carry English coverage (Fox Sports app with provider login). Telemundo/Peacock carry Spanish coverage.

Options if you don't have cable:

FuboTV — includes Fox Sports channels, free trial available
Sling TV — includes FS1 in the Blue package

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What's at Stake: Group F Matchday 2

After Matchday 1, Group F looks like this:

Position	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
1	Sweden	1	1	0	0	5	1	3
2	Japan	1	0	1	0	2	2	1
2	Netherlands	1	0	1	0	2	2	1
4	Tunisia	1	0	0	1	1	5	0

Netherlands are under pressure. Two draws and they are almost certainly eliminated. A win here, and they control their fate heading into Matchday 3.

Sweden were sensational in their opener — 5-1 against Tunisia, with ruthless finishing and organised defending. They are the form team in this group and will be confident going into this match.

The Dutch have more individual quality but Sweden's collective shape has been outstanding. A fascinating tactical contest.

How to Watch Netherlands vs Sweden World Cup 2026 Free — Live Stream Guide