Netherlands vs Japan
Three-time finalists Netherlands meet the team that stunned Germany and Spain in 2022. AT&T Stadium in Arlington hosts a fascinating Group F opener.
Netherlands
Europe · Group F
VS
4:00 PM
ET · Jun 14
Japan
Asia · Group F
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Date
Jun 14, 2026
Kickoff
4:00 PM ET
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Kickoff Time in Your Country
Netherlands vs Japan kicks off at 4:00 PM ET on Sunday, June 14, 2026 (3:00 PM local in Dallas).
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Recent Highlights
Catch up on both teams ahead of kickoff at AT&T Stadium.
Netherlands Recent Form
UEFA Qualifier 4-0 · 2025
Japan Recent Form
Friendly 3-2 vs Brazil · 2025
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Netherlands vs Japan Prediction
Netherlands arrive as favorites under Ronald Koeman after a clean qualifying campaign capped by a 4-0 win over Lithuania. Captain Virgil van Dijk leads a defense packed with Premier League talent including Frimpong, Dumfries, and Van de Ven. Memphis Depay is the all-time top scorer for Oranje, Frenkie de Jong runs midfield, and Cody Gakpo provides the attacking spark. The big blow is Xavi Simons missing the tournament with a ruptured ACL.
Japan stunned Germany and Spain in Qatar 2022 to top their group before falling to Croatia on penalties. Hajime Moriyasu is back for a second straight World Cup with a squad missing Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring) and Takumi Minamino (ACL) but still loaded with talent. Captain Wataru Endo anchors the midfield, Takefusa Kubo carries the attack from Real Sociedad, and 39-year-old Yuto Nagatomo becomes the first Japanese to feature at five straight World Cups. Japan beat Brazil 3-2 in October, their first ever win over the Selecao.
Best bet: Netherlands to win is the call but Japan are organized and have the squad to cause problems. Both teams to score has value given Mitoma’s absence is offset by Kubo and Ueda finding form. Cody Gakpo anytime scorer or assist is a smart pick for this Group F opener.
Likely Winner
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Total Goals
Over 2.5
BTTS
Yes
Score
2 – 1
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Key Players to Watch
The standout names who could decide this Group F opener.
NETHERLANDS
Coach: Ronald Koeman
Virgil van Dijk (C)
Center back · Liverpool
Cody Gakpo
Forward · Liverpool
Frenkie de Jong
Midfielder · Barcelona
Memphis Depay
Forward · Corinthians
Bart Verbruggen
Goalkeeper · Brighton
JAPAN
Coach: Hajime Moriyasu
Wataru Endo (C)
Defensive mid · Liverpool
Takefusa Kubo
Forward · Real Sociedad
Daichi Kamada
Midfielder · Crystal Palace
Ayase Ueda
Striker · Feyenoord
Zion Suzuki
Goalkeeper · Parma
Match Venue
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, Texas · FIFA: Dallas Stadium
Capacity
80,000
Opened
2009
Location
Arlington
WC Games
9
Home of the NFL Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium opened in 2009 and is one of the most iconic venues in American sports. The stadium features a retractable roof and the largest center-hung video board in the world. Located between Dallas and Fort Worth in Arlington, the venue can expand to over 94,000 for major events. FIFA renames it Dallas Stadium for the tournament where it hosts a tournament-high nine matches including a semi-final on July 14.
Head-to-Head Record
The Netherlands and Japan have met just once before, at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. A Wesley Sneijder strike gave the Dutch a narrow 1-0 win in the group stage.
1
🇳🇱 NED Wins
0
Draws
0
🇯🇵 JPN Wins
Previous Meeting
🇳🇱 2010 World Cup Group E (Durban): Netherlands 1 – 0 Japan
Wesley Sneijder scored the only goal as the Dutch on their way to the World Cup final, where they lost to Spain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the United States the match airs on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with a free stream on Tubi. Netherlands viewers can watch free on NPO 1 and NOS, with Ziggo Sport and ESPN as pay TV options. Japan fans get free coverage on NHK and TBS, with ABEMA and DAZN Japan for streaming. BBC iPlayer and ITVX stream the match free in the UK. beIN Sports covers MENA.
Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET on Sunday June 14, 2026 (21:00 GMT). That works out to 3:00 PM CT in Dallas, 1:00 PM PT in Los Angeles, 10:00 PM CEST in Amsterdam, 9:00 PM BST in the UK, 5:00 AM JST Monday in Tokyo, and 1:30 AM IST Monday in India.
Yes. Tubi streams it free in the US, NPO 1 and NOS are free in the Netherlands, NHK and TBS are free in Japan, BBC iPlayer and ITVX are free in the UK, CTV is free in Canada, Alkass is free across MENA, and DD Sports is free in India.
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Fox carries the English broadcast and Telemundo handles Spanish. You can stream free on Tubi, or watch through FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Peacock.
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Netherlands are clear favorites under Ronald Koeman with Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, and Cody Gakpo leading a talented squad. Japan stunned Germany and Spain in 2022 and recently beat Brazil 3-2, so they are not to be underestimated. Our prediction is a 2-1 Netherlands win.
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