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.

The Netherlands have announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with captain Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay included, but Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong omitted. 15 of the 26 players are from the Premier League.

Netherlands' World Cup squad features 15 Premier League players, with defense heavily reliant on English clubs. Virgil van Dijk leads, but injury risks like Jurrien Timber raise questions.

Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, on loan from Al Ahly to Barcelona's U19, has been called up for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Roony Bardghji omitted from Sweden squad for non-sporting reasons.