The Netherlands will discover its next opponent on Thursday if it finishes first or second in its group. The football day kicks off in group B with Switzerland - Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar on Wednesday at 21.00 Dutch time.

What are the possibilities?

Switzerland and Canada both have four points and can ensure they both advance with a draw.

How about the other groups?

In group A, Mexico has already secured the group win. The Czechs hope to beat South Korea and take the second spot.

What are the implications for the Netherlands?

If the Netherlands finishes first, it will face the second-placed team from group C. If it finishes second, it will face the first-placed team from group C.

DateOpponentScore
2026-06-14Japan2-2

Last result: Netherlands 2-2 Japan (2026-06-14). Recent form (last 5): 2W-2D-1L (DWLDW, most recent first). Next fixture: vs Germany (at home, 2026-09-24)