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.

Tunisia reached the 2026 World Cup with a perfect clean-sheet record in qualifying, but behind the scenes, three coaches came and went. The Eagles of Carthage face a paradox of solid defense versus turbulent management.

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.

As the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup nears, nations release squads featuring veteran stars like Edin Dzeko and shock omissions, reflecting the high-stakes selection process.