Netherlands vs. Japan live score, result, highlights from 2026 World Cup Group F match
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Group F action at the 2026 World Cup opens on Sunday.
As the two opening favorites to move on from their group, Japan and the Netherlands will go head-to-head from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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The Netherlands hold a flawless 3-0 record in all previous meetings with Japan — including a 2010 World Cup meeting. However, with Japan reaching the Round of 16 in each of the last two tournaments, they’ll be hoping for a good start in 2026. The winner should have a strong grip on knockout round qualification coming out of Group F.
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Netherlands vs. Japan score
Netherlands vs. Japan match stats
Location: Dallas, Texas
Referee: Ismail Elfath
Starting lineups:
Netherlands (4-2-3-1, right to left):
Japan (3-4-2-1, right to left):
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Netherlands vs. Japan live updates, highlights from 2026 World Cup
(All times ET). This section will be updated closer to kick-off.
Where to watch Netherlands vs. Japan in World Cup
Netherlands vs. Japan start time
- Date: Sunday, June 14
- Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
Sunday’s matchup between the Netherlands and Japan will begin at 4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. local time) from Dallas, Texas.
What channel is Netherlands vs. Japan on today?
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S. only free trial)
Netherlands vs. Japan will air nationally on Fox in the United States. Those looking to stream the game can turn toward, Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Here’s a breakdown of watching the game by country:
| Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| USA | 14:00 ET | Fox, Telemundo | fubo, Peacock |
| Canada | 14:00 ET | TSN 1, RDS (French) | TSN site/app, RDS app |
| UK | 19:00 BST | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website |
| Australia | 06:00 AEST | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | 01:30 IST | Sports 18 | Voot, JioTV |
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Netherlands World Cup schedule 2026
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Sun., June 14 | 4 p.m. | Netherlands vs. Japan | AT&T Stadium (Dallas, TX) |
| Sat., June 20 | 1 p.m. | Netherlands vs. Sweden | NRG Stadium (Houston, TX) |
| Thurs., June 25 | 7 p.m. | Tunisia vs. Netherlands | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MI) |
Japan World Cup schedule 2026
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Sun., June 14 | 4 p.m. | Japan vs. Netherlands | AT&T Stadium (Dallas, TX) |
| Sun., June 21 | 12 a.m. | Tunisia vs. Japan | Estadio BBVA (Guadalupe, MEX) |
| Thurs., June 25 | 7 p.m. | Japan vs. Sweden | AT&T Stadium (Dallas, TX) |
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