14.7% modelled chance to reach the semifinal

Netherlands World Cup 2026 chances.

The route model gives Netherlands a 28.6% chance to reach the quarterfinal and a 14.7% chance to reach the semifinal. Start with the confirmed games against Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia, then see which cities open up along each route.

Confirmed schedule

Netherlands plays its World Cup 2026 group games in Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City.

Chance ladder

How far could Netherlands go?

These are model estimates for route planning. They use the confirmed bracket path plus a static team-strength rating, so they are not live betting odds and they do not yet ingest match results minute by minute.

Knockouts

95.3%

Quarterfinal

28.6%

Semifinal

14.7%

Final

7%

Champion

3.1%

Tournament is live

Check today's games before planning Netherlands's route.

The current-slate page shows today's listed matches, kickoff times, cities, stadiums, and links back to the team and match pages that matter next.

Route model

How could Netherlands get through?

This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.

Win group

46.8%

Finish second

33.4%

Advance as third

15.1%

Out in group

4.7%

Before you book

Turn Netherlands's route into a plan.

Netherlands is confirmed for Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City. Use those cities as the base case, then keep the knockout rounds flexible until the group table is clearer.

Common questions

Netherlands World Cup 2026 FAQ

Where does Netherlands play in World Cup 2026?

Netherlands plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in Dallas, Houston, and Kansas City.

When is Netherlands's first World Cup 2026 match?

Netherlands's first group match is Netherlands vs Japan on Sun, Jun 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Who does Netherlands play in the group stage?

Netherlands plays Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia in Group F.

What stadiums does Netherlands play at in World Cup 2026?

Netherlands's confirmed group-stage stadiums are AT&T Stadium, NRG Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium.

What is Netherlands's possible knockout route?

The knockout route depends on whether Netherlands wins Group F, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.

Group F

Compare the group

Match-by-match path

Win, lose, where next?

Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.

If group winner

46.8% route probability

starts Monterrey

Round of 32 · Match 76

Monterrey

Mon, Jun 29 · Estadio BBVA

Chance here

46.8%

Win this match: 62.6%

Total path chance: 29.3%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Round of 16

Lose this match: 37.4%

Total path chance: 17.5%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 91

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 5 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

29.3%

Win this match: 57.1%

Total path chance: 16.7%

Next: Miami · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 42.9%

Total path chance: 12.6%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 99

Miami

Sat, Jul 11 · Hard Rock Stadium

Chance here

16.7%

Win this match: 51.6%

Total path chance: 8.6%

Next: Atlanta · Semifinal

Lose this match: 48.4%

Total path chance: 8.1%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 102

Atlanta

Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Chance here

8.6%

Win this match: 48.1%

Total path chance: 4.1%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 51.9%

Total path chance: 4.5%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

4.1%

Win this match: 44.6%

Total path chance: 1.8%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 55.4%

Total path chance: 2.3%

Next: Eliminated

If group runner-up

33.4% route probability

starts Houston

Round of 32 · Match 74

Houston

Mon, Jun 29 · NRG Stadium

Chance here

33.4%

Win this match: 62.6%

Total path chance: 20.9%

Next: Philadelphia · Round of 16

Lose this match: 37.4%

Total path chance: 12.5%

Next: Eliminated

Round of 16 · Match 90

Philadelphia

Sat, Jul 4 · Lincoln Financial Field

Chance here

20.9%

Win this match: 57.1%

Total path chance: 11.9%

Next: Boston · Quarterfinal

Lose this match: 42.9%

Total path chance: 9%

Next: Eliminated

Quarterfinal · Match 97

Boston

Thu, Jul 9 · Gillette Stadium

Chance here

11.9%

Win this match: 51.6%

Total path chance: 6.1%

Next: Dallas · Semifinal

Lose this match: 48.4%

Total path chance: 5.8%

Next: Eliminated

Semifinal · Match 101

Dallas

Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium

Chance here

6.1%

Win this match: 48.1%

Total path chance: 2.9%

Next: New York/New Jersey · Final

Lose this match: 51.9%

Total path chance: 3.2%

Next: Miami · Third Place

Final · Match 104

New York/New Jersey

Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium

Chance here

2.9%

Win this match: 44.6%

Total path chance: 1.3%

Next: World Cup champion

Lose this match: 55.4%

Total path chance: 1.6%

Next: Eliminated

Model notes

Built for decisions, labelled as an estimate.

Current model version: static team strength plus confirmed schedule and bracket routes, updated July 14, 2026. Use it to compare route risk and travel options. Check official ticket, match, and team sources before booking.