Netherlands face Sweden with the group on the line

Sweden up next, and the stakes are real

Saturday, 19:00 MESZ. Netherlands face Sweden in the group stage, and you go into it after that 2–2 draw with Japan (2). Sweden just dismantled Tunisia 5–1 in their opener (2). A win here is not just important, it is the difference between controlling your own fate and sweating the Tunisia match.

Koeman looks set to stick, not twist

The same starting XI that faced Japan is expected against Sweden (1). After a second half that saw a lead slip, that call will be scrutinized. Fans remember the Japan performance, 70 good minutes, then questions.

Veerman's absence noticed in the other camp

Swedish international Benjamin Nygren did not hold back: "Was de beste speler van dat team", the best player in that team (3). Joey Veerman is not at the World Cup, and even the opponents are talking about it. That adds another layer to the Koeman squad debate.

Sweden arrive flying

Sweden 5–1 Tunisia (2). That is the form line. Yasin Ayari is one to watch. Your team faces a side that is confident and clinical, not one that scraped through.