Ronald Koeman’s flawless Netherlands side enter as clear group pacesetters, leaving a depleted Samurai Blue and a lethal Gyokeres-led Sweden to scrap for survival.

The Netherlands is desperate for a first world title, while Japan is considered a dark horse this summer.

Ronald Koeman’s flawless Netherlands side enter as clear group pacesetters, leaving a depleted Samurai Blue and a lethal Gyokeres-led Sweden to scrap for survival.