Netherlands vs Sweden: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Netherlands meet Sweden with our model leaning Netherlands's way (61% to win, 24% draw). Oranje blend pragmatism with talent under Koeman. Sweden, meanwhile, isak and Gyökeres give Sweden fearsome firepower.

Netherlands's edge comes from defensive leadership, but Sweden will look to exploit lack of an elite striker. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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