Group Stage · Group F

Netherlands vs Japan

Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 20:00 UTC · AT&T Stadium, Dallas

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Netherlands

Oranje
FIFA Ranking#7
CoachRonald Koeman
Key PlayerCody Gakpo
WC Appearances11
Best FinishRunners-Up (1974, 1978, 2010)
ExpectationsContender

The perennial nearly-men of world football have the talent to finally go all the way. Total Football's spiritual heirs are hungry for their first title.

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JPN

Japan

Samurai Blue
FIFA Ranking#14
CoachHajime Moriyasu
Key PlayerTakefusa Kubo
WC Appearances7
Best FinishRound of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
ExpectationsDark Horse

Japan beat both Germany and Spain in 2022 and are no longer underdogs. Their European-based stars make them genuine contenders for a quarter-final breakthrough.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

NetherlandsFIFA RankingJapan
#7 - #14
NetherlandsWC AppearancesJapan
11 - 7

Group F Context

Japan shocked Germany and Spain in 2022. The Dutch, under van Gaal's legacy, are built to go further.

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Venue

AT&T Stadium

Arlington, TX, USA · Capacity: 80,000

Jerry's World - featuring the world's largest column-free interior and a retractable roof. The 160x72 foot video board is impossible to miss.

Stadium guide →

Fan Guide: Dallas

Top Spots

Trinity Hall · Pub

Irish pub shipped from Ireland. Great match atmosphere.

The Londoner · Pub

British pub mini-chain, good for Premier League

Henderson Tap House · Sports Bar

Craft beer and big screens

Terry Black's BBQ · Restaurant

Austin-style BBQ brought to Dallas. Legendary.

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