Netherlands face Japan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F opener in Dallas.
The Dutch enter the tournament under Ronald Koeman with huge pressure to finally win their first World Cup after losing three finals in their history. Memphis Depay is fit, Cody Gakpo is in form, and the Netherlands know this opening match can set the tone for their entire campaign.
Japan arrive with ambition, structure and speed, but without Wataru Endo in the squad. Ko Itakura leads the Samurai Blue as captain, while Hajime Moriyasu looks for the breakthrough that Japan have chased for years.
Can the Netherlands start their World Cup dream with a statement, or will Japan create another massive tournament shock?
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