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Group F • Group Stage • Match #11

🇳🇱 Netherlands vs Japan 🇯🇵

Sun Jun 14 2026 • Kickoff 18:00 CT • AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA

2026-06-14Kickoff 18:00 CTAT&T StadiumArlington, USAGroup FStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

Netherlands vs Japan — what to expect

Netherlands meet Japan in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #7 and #18 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Ronald Koeman will set out Netherlands, while Hajime Moriyasu leads Japan — captained by Virgil van Dijk and Wataru Endo.

Netherlands face Japan in Group F at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Kickoff 18:00 CT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group F.

Netherlands vs Japan live streaming

Streaming guide

Netherlands vs Japan streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

Netherlands vs Japan TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

Netherlands vs Japan where to watch

Stadium & venue

AT&T Stadium

One of the two semi-final venues. Capacity: 80,000 (Arlington, TX, USA).

Opened 2009. Home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Travel: Driving recommended — ample parking lots.

Fan tips: Retractable roof keeps matches climate-controlled.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇳🇱 Netherlands predicted XI

Coach Ronald Koeman is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Virgil van Dijk.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇯🇵 Japan predicted XI

Coach Hajime Moriyasu likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Wataru Endo.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

Netherlands approach

Oranje always dangerous in tournaments.

Japan approach

Samurai Blue eyeing their first quarter-final.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group F fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group F fixtures

Netherlands & Japan — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does Netherlands vs Japan kick off?

18:00 CT on Sun Jun 14 2026.

Where is Netherlands vs Japan being played?

AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA.

How can I watch Netherlands vs Japan live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win Netherlands vs Japan?

A competitive Group F fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is Netherlands vs Japan in?

This is a Group F fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the Netherlands and Japan squad pages.

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