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    Match 10 · Group F · Matchday 1

    NetherlandsNetherlands
    2 : 2
    Full-time
    JapanJapan
    • V. van Dijk51'
    • C. Summerville64'
    Goals
    • K. Nakamura57'
    • D. Kamada89'

    Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET

    AT&T Stadium, Arlington

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    Match events

    NetherlandsMinJapan
    • V. van Dijk(assist: R. Gravenberch)
      51'
    • 57'
      K. Nakamura(assist: T. Kubo)
    • Crysencio SummervilleYellow card
      61'
    • C. Summerville(assist: R. Gravenberch)
      64'
    • 66'
      ▲ J. Ito·▼ D. Maeda
    • ▲ M. Depay·▼ D. Malen
      70'
    • ▲ Q. Timber·▼ T. Reijnders
      70'
    • ▲ T. Koopmeiners·▼ C. Summerville
      70'
    • 75'
      ▲ T. Tomiyasu·▼ T. Watanabe
    • 75'
      ▲ Y. Sugawara·▼ R. Doan
    • 75'
      ▲ K. Ogawa·▼ T. Kubo
    • ▲ N. Ake·▼ R. Gravenberch
      81'
    • Memphis DepayYellow card
      83'
    • 84'
      ▲ K. Shiogai·▼ A. Ueda
    • ▲ B. Brobbey·▼ C. Gakpo
      85'
    • 89'
      D. Kamada(assist: K. Ogawa)
    • Micky van de VenYellow card
      90+1'

    Group F standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1NetherlandsNetherlands321067
    2JapanJapan312045
    3SwedenSweden311104
    4TunisiaTunisia3003-100
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    What each team needs

    NetherlandsNetherlands

    A win in their opening match would put Netherlands in a strong position to advance from Group F.

    JapanJapan

    An opening win over Netherlands would be a major statement and strengthen Japan's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatNetherlandsJapan
    FIFA Ranking616
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances118
    Best WC FinishRunners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)Round of 16 (2002, 2018, 2022)
    ManagerRonald KoemanHajime Moriyasu
    How They QualifiedUEFA — Group D winnersAFC 3rd Round — Group C winners
    2022 World CupQuarterfinals — lost to Argentina on pensRound of 16 — lost to Croatia on pens
    CaptainVirgil van DijkWataru Endō

    Prediction

    Netherlands 2 — 1 Japan

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Netherlands (ranked 6th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Netherlands have appeared at 11 World Cups. Japan have appeared at 8.
    Netherlands are ranked 6th in the world. Japan are ranked 16th.
    This match takes place at AT&T Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    AT&T Stadium · Arlington · Capacity: 70,122

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