In Group F, the Netherlands are favorites but face injury woes. Japan and Sweden battle for second spot, with Tunisia as a dangerous wild card. A tight race with knockout implications.

Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen says the team's defence is among the best in the world as they target the 2026 World Cup, with a mathematical model predicting victory over Portugal in the final.

Injuries to Xavi Simons, Jerdy Schouten, and Frenkie de Jong have left coach Ronald Koeman with a depleted squad, forcing tough selection decisions for the 2026 World Cup.

Uncapped at World Cup level, Sunderland's Nilson Angulo joins Ecuador's 2026 squad featuring stars Caicedo, Hincapie and Valencia.