Group F
Netherlands / Japan / Sweden / Tunisia
Japan beat Spain + Germany in 2022 and could threaten Netherlands. Simons absence key. Sweden + Isak dangerous. One of the trickiest groups.
Key fixture
Japan vs Netherlands (repeat 2022 upset risk?)
The four
UEFA · FIFA #9 · UEFA Qual
Van Dijk leads. Gakpo, Depay dangerous. Simons injury concern. Strong contenders.
AFC · FIFA #19 · AFC Qual
Serial giant-killers. Beat Spain+Germany in 2022. Kubo, Doan elite-level.
UEFA · FIFA #22 · UEFA Qual
Isak world class at Newcastle. Return to WC after 2018. Dangerous attackers.
CAF · FIFA #35 · CAF Qual
Experienced African qualifier. Skhiri decent but limited ceiling.