All the updates from our live text commentary stream of the World Cup opener for the teams.

Follow live as the World Cup continues with a Group F clash between Netherlands and Japan.

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.

All the updates from our live text commentary stream of the World Cup opener for the teams.

The Dutch face a tough start to their Group F campaign against a Japan side eyeing a deep run

Join Rob Smyth as two strong sides go head-to-head in a Group F game in Dallas

The 10th game of the 2026 World Cup, played in Dallas, promises to be an exciting encounter.

Catch Netherlands vs Japan LIVE score and updates from FIFA World Cup 2026. Follow team news, confirmed lineups, goals and highlights.

The Netherlands and Japan kick-off our coverage this morning before we take the Ivory Coast take on Ecuador and later, Sweden v Tunisia. Follow all the action.

Japan drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match as Keito Nakamura equalized six minutes after Van Dijk's opener.

Netherlands and Japan ended their Group of Death encounter in a dramatic 2-2 draw after a thrilling spectacle in the second half. Daichi Kamada's stunning last-gasp header…

Japan fights back to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in a World Cup match in Texas.

Asia's most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.

Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday

Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns.

Japan showcased remarkable determination, coming from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in an electrifying Group F World Cup clash in Texas.

The Netherlands and Japan produced a thrilling context in their World Cup curtain-raiser.

Both teams continue their Group F action

Samurai Blue rallies twice in 2nd half for draw in teams' World Cup opener

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