liveUpdated 9s agoFollow live as the Netherlands and Sweden continue their World Cup campaigns in Group F.The Athletic Live TeamJune 20, 2026 at 8:15 AM EDTNetherlands take on Sweden in a heavyweight clash today GettyNetherlands vs Sweden — LatestThe Netherlands and Sweden resume their 2026 World Cup campaigns today in Houston.Sweden currently top Group F after a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their opener, while the Netherlands played out an exciting 2-2 draw against Japan.With all four teams in action over the next few hours, today could prove crucial in determining who progresses from this group.Kick-off: 2pm ETWatch: FOX, Fubo (try for free)Share your thoughts in our discussion or by emailing live@theathletic.comToday’s venue Getty ImagesNRG Stadium, HoustonThis is one of many NFL Stadium being used at this World Cup. It opened in 2002 and has a capacity of a little more than 72,000. Usually home to the Houston Texans, the stadium has been a regular home for international soccer matches.Its retractable roof could be a handy feature should the weather turn and as the fourth-most populous city in the United States, there should be a big base of fans to target for good attendances. For FIFA purposes, it will be officially called Houston Stadium throughout the tournament. Houston has a great food scene as well as plenty of space for teams to use the city as a base.Subscribe to The Athletic The AthleticThere is no better time to subscribe to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year through our Champions League, Premier League and European football coverage.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing, with golf, tennis and more still to come.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Netherlands vs Sweden Getty ImagesYou can watch today’s game on the following channels:U.S.: FOXUK: BBCCanada: TSNAustralia: SBSNetherlands: NPOSweden: TV4What time is kick-off? Getty ImagesToday’s game kicks off at 1pm local time in Houston. That’s 2pm ET and 11am PT in the U.S. If you’re in the UK, it’s 6pm BST.Welcome to our coverage of Netherlands vs Sweden Getty ImagesHello and welcome to our coverage of the Netherlands vs Sweden at the 2026 World Cup.The Netherlands started their campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against Japan, while Sweden currently top Group F after thrashing Tunisia 5-1 in their opener.Today’s match is likely to prove crucial in determining how this competitive group finishes, and the Netherlands will be desperate to claim their first win of the tournament.We’ll have all the build-up, analysis and team news ahead of today’s game in Houston, so stay with us.