Live: Superstars out to play as Netherlands tackle Sweden

7 1 2 2 1 0 5 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 4 3 0 3 1 1 1 4 2 1 0 1 3 1 1 4 1 6 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - live World Cup live updates: Netherlands vs Sweden, Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador vs Curaçao, Tunisia vs Japan The Netherlands and Sweden kick off a big day at the World Cup as global superstars clash in Houston. - Check out the full World Cup schedule here in Australian times - ABC Sport podcast: Check out the latest episode here Later, Germany faces Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador plays Curaçao and Tunisia takes on Japan. Follow all the action in our live blog. Submit a comment or question Live updates New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Key Event Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14am Netherlands under pressure - AP The 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 Event Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14am Team news: Netherlands vs Sweden Sun 21 Jun 2026 at 2:14am Good morning! Hi 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’Ivoire Ecuador vs Curaçao Tunisia vs Japan