Netherlands players warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

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The Dutch have been to the ⁠World Cup final three times before, the last time in 2010, but lost on each occasion and come into this edition among the ‌leading contenders again. The Dutch starts their World Cup campaign against the Japan on June 14, 2026.The Netherlands will have goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and top scorer Memphis Depay both ready to play in the team’s World Cup opener. Despite the shock retirement of Wataru Endo, Japan has Takefusa Kobo, Ayase Ueda, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ritsu Doan in their squad. Follow LIVE updates herecornerJune 15, 2026 02:03 32:47 CornerCorner, Netherlands. Conceded by Shogo Taniguchi.June 15, 2026 02:03 30:34 End DelayDelay over. They are ready to continue.June 15, 2026 02:03 30:31 Start DelayDelay in match (Netherlands).June 15, 2026 01:58 27:32 MissAttempt missed. Hiroki Ito (Japan) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Keito Nakamura.June 15, 2026 01:58 25:23 End DelayDelay over. They are ready to continue.June 15, 2026 01:58 22:21 Start DelayDelay in match for a drinks break.free kickJune 15, 2026 01:52 20:41 Free Kick WonCrysencio Summerville (Netherlands) wins a free kick on the right wing.free kickJune 15, 2026 01:51 20:41 Free Kick LostFoul by Keito Nakamura (Japan).cornerJune 15, 2026 01:44 13:13 CornerCorner, Japan. Conceded by Denzel Dumfries.free kickJune 15, 2026 01:38 7:06 Free Kick LostFoul by Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands).free kickJune 15, 2026 01:37 7:06 Free Kick WonAyase Ueda (Japan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 15, 2026 01:35 5:19 Free Kick LostFoul by Micky van de Ven (Netherlands).free kickJune 15, 2026 01:35 5:19 Free Kick WonKeito Nakamura (Japan) wins a free kick on the left wing.June 15, 2026 01:34 2:37 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Donyell Malen (Netherlands) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Zion Suzuki (Japan). Assisted by Cody Gakpo.cornerJune 15, 2026 01:33 2:39 CornerCorner, Netherlands. Conceded by Zion Suzuki.June 15, 2026 01:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 15, 2026 00:13 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 15, 2026 01:21 am IST