The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and Oranje starts in Group F against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
This page brings together the key information for Dutch supporters in Sydney, including match times, where to watch together, and Dutchlink’s Oranje watch parties during the knockout rounds.
ORANJE IN THE POLLS
Strong expectations, but not among the top favourites
The Netherlands enters the World Cup as one of the stronger European teams, but not among the main favourites to win the tournament.
Most previews see Oranje as the team to beat in Group F and expect the Netherlands to progress, with market-based forecasts putting the chance of reaching the quarter-finals at around 36 to 40 per cent.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has sounded positive about the squad, saying he feels more confident than he did before Euro 2024.
HOW TO WATCH FROM HOME
Watch it on SBS
The All 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be shown live and free in Australia on SBS and streamed live via SBS On Demand.
SBS On Demand will also provide full match replays, 30-minute mini matches, extended highlights and short highlights. It is worth updating the SBS On Demand app and signing in on the device you plan to use before the tournament starts.
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2026
WHERE TO WATCH ORANJE TOGETHER
Group-stage matches
For the Netherlands’ Group F matches against Japan, Sweden and Tunisia, City Tattersalls Club Sports Bar at 199 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, will open especially for Dutch supporters watching Oranje together.
This will be the central Sydney venue for the early Oranje games, before the Dutchlink watch parties begin later in the tournament.
Dutchlink Oranje watch parties
From the knockout rounds, Dutchlink will host Oranje watch parties in the bistro at City Tattersalls Club, with coffee, tea and breakfast available.
The watch parties will be held for the knockout rounds listed below:
- Round of 16 on Monday 6 July at 6:00am if Oranje is in that match
- Quarter-final on either Friday 10 July at 6:00am or Sunday 12 July at 7:00am
- Semi-final on either Wednesday 15 July or Thursday 16 July at 5:00am
- Final on Monday 20 July at 5:00am
All times are AEST.
City Tattersalls Club hosted us for EURO 2024 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and we look forward to their hospitality again for this World Cup.
MATCH SCHEDULE
JOIN THE NL WORLD CUP CONVERSATION
Oranjefans Whatsapp
For group-stage viewing plans, match discussion and World Cup updates, join the Oranjefans Sydney WhatsApp group.
It is the easiest way to connect with other Dutch supporters in Sydney during the tournament.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IoLXzkh622613YDW5mDNWT