liveUpdated 9s agoFollow live as the World Cup continues with a Group F clash between Netherlands and Japan.The Athletic Live TeamJune 14, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDTThe Netherlands take on Japan at the World Cup today GettyNetherlands vs Japan — latestJapan take on the Netherlands in their first Group F match in Arlington, Texas today.Both sides will be hoping to take a step towards the knockout stages in a group that also includes Sweden and Tunisia. Japan are hoping to repeat the impressive performance that saw them reach the round of 16 last time around, while the Netherlands reached the quarter-finals in 2022.Kick-off: 4 p.m. ETWatch: FoxShare your thoughts in our matchday discussionHost city: Dallas Getty ImagesA home away from home for the Mexico national team when playing in the U.S., Dallas has a proven passion for football.Matches will be played at the 85,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home to the NFL side Dallas Cowboys when the World Cup is not in town. There are plenty of facilities in the area for teams to use as a base, with Dallas’ location making it well placed for teams set to play in both Mexico and the U.S. Subscribe to The Athletic The AthleticThere is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, plus Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing and we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here. Where to watch Netherlands vs Japan Getty ImagesYou can catch this one on the following channels — alongside our coverage here of course:U.S.: FOXCanada: TSNUK: ITVJapan: DAZN JapanNetherlands: NPO1What time does the action get underway? Getty ImagesKick-off for this one is at 4 p.m. ET for those in the United States on the east coast, while for those on the west it will be 1 p.m. PT.Welcome to our World Cup coverage! Getty ImagesHello and welcome along to The Athletic’s coverage of the world’s biggest and best sporting tournament: the FIFA men’s World Cup.Players, fans and officials from around the globe have descended on this year’s hosts U.S., Canada and Mexico in the hope of leaving with the ultimate prize: being crowned world champions.Today’s match takes us to Group F and a contest between Netherlands and Japan. We can’t wait. So, stick around for all the latest team news, analysis, play-by-play action and more, right here.