The Netherlands and Sweden kick off a big day at the World Cup as global superstars clash in Houston.Later, Germany faces Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador plays Curaçao and Tunisia takes on Japan.Follow all the action in our live blog.PinnedSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:30amSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:30amNetherlands vs Sweden liveCollapse all postsFilter PostsAll7Key Events3Netherlands vs Sweden5Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:45amSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:45amSweden players looking relaxedBy David HirstSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:37amSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:37amDutch fans having funBy David HirstKey EventSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:28amSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:28amSuperstars on show in HoustonBy David HirstSweden's front two of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres looked dangerous in their opening game.Gyokeres just won the Premier League with Arsenal, and Liverpool's Isak is the league's most expensive player.The Netherlands have some big names as well, including Liverpool trio Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo.Key EventSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14amSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14amNetherlands under pressureBy David Hirst- APThe Netherlands are under a considerable amount of pressure to beat Sweden after blowing two leads in its draw against Japan.Coach Ronald Koeman faced several pointed questions about strategy after the Japan game and shot back with cryptic replies."In the Netherlands we always have a lot of pressure," Koeman said."I've spent a lot of years in football in the Netherlands as a player and a coach. Of course, there is some pressure but we're used to that. I think that as the Netherlands we always have the support of our fans and hopefully we can celebrate three points tomorrow."Meanwhile, Sweden put on a show in its 5-1 win over Tunisia, starting its World Cup with a flourish after not qualifying in 2022."It's about how we perform and the mentality we have," Sweden coach Graham Potter said."We know that we are a work in progress and we’re improving. We have to play better against a better opponent and I think we’re ready to do that."Key EventSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14amSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14amTeam news: Netherlands vs SwedenBy David HirstSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14amSun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14amGood morning!By David HirstHi there, my name is David Hirst.We're in for another day of action and drama at the World Cup.There are four games today.Netherlands vs Sweden.Germany vs Cote d’IvoireEcuador vs CuraçaoTunisia vs JapanEmail address