FIFA World Cup 2026 Netherlands vs Japan Match Live: The Netherlands will look to avoid defeat against Asian powerhouse Japan when the two teams meet in Arlington late Sunday night. The Dutch will be wary of Japan’s tournament record, with the Asian side beating Germany and Spain in the group stages of the 2022 World Cup.
With Virgil van Dijk, Denzel Dumpries, Ryan Gravenburch, Frankie de Jong and Cody Gakpo, the Dutch have big names and will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note. Holland has been to the World Cup final three times, but has always been the underdog, losing on all three occasions.
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Japan, meanwhile, will line up with Takefuso Kubo who was dubbed the Japanese Messi a few years ago but still possesses the spark that makes him the Asian side’s most potent weapon. The Samurai Blue, playing in their 8th consecutive World Cup, will progress beyond the Round of 16 this time after losing to Croatia last time out.
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