Netherlands and Japan set to clash in World Cup 2026 Group F opener

Netherlands and Japan will meet in the opening Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 13, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (local kickoff 15:00, 20:00 GMT). Ronald Koeman leads the Dutch side, featuring Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong, while Hajime Moriyasu heads Japan, with midfielders Kaishu Sano and Takefusa Kubo among the starters. The game will be televised by DSports 2, América TVGO and Disney+.

The Netherlands enter as tournament favourites and aim to start strong, whereas Japan, buoyed by recent upset victories, hopes to secure an impactful debut.