Netherlands and Japan Open World Cup 2026 Campaigns in Group F Showdown

ESPN · 5h ago

Netherlands and Japan kick off their 2026 World Cup campaigns against each other on June 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with bookmakers calling the match close to a coin flip. Japan arrive on a six-match win streak and have beaten the likes of Brazil and England in recent friendlies, while a Netherlands side that has reached the World Cup final and semifinals in the past is eager for a strong start. Whoever wins takes an early lead in a Group F that also features Sweden and Tunisia.