Netherlands vs Japan - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F Match - Netherlands vs Japan.
The Netherlands and Japan open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns on Sunday, June 14, in one of the standout matches of Group F at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kick-off is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. CEST, 4:00 p.m. US Eastern Time (EDT) and 3:00 p.m. local time in Arlington (CDT). The Dutch arrive as slight favorites under Ronald Koeman, aiming to improve on recent quarter-final and semi-final appearances at major tournaments, while Japan head into the competition with perhaps the strongest squad in their history and genuine ambitions of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. With Sweden and Tunisia completing a highly competitive Group F, an opening victory could prove decisive in the race for first place.
How to Watch Netherlands vs Japan – FIFA World Cup Match
| Country / Region | Channel / Package / Streaming |
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| Great Britain | Viewers in UK can watch the match live on: |
| United States | Soccer fans in the US can watch the match live on:
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| Ireland | |
| Canada | Canadian football fans follow the match live on: |
| Germany | In Germany live coverage will be provided by: |
| Portugal | In Portugal the game will be broadcast live on Sport TV Channel 5. |
| Italy | In Italy fans can access the live coverage on: |
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| Belgium | Football fans in Belgium can follow the match live on: |
| Spain | DAZN and Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on TV4 Sweden and TV4 Play. |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on NRK 1 and NRK Sports |
| France | M6, beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect, My Canal and Free will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
| Worldwide | See FIFA World Cup Media Partners by Country |
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Team News
Netherlands: Ronald Koeman has been dealt a defensive setback after Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the tournament, meaning Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke is expected to partner captain Virgil van Dijk in central defense. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has recovered from a recent hip problem and is expected to start, while Memphis Depay and Donyell Malen are competing for the striker's role.
Japan: Hajime Moriyasu is without captain Wataru Endo, who missed the tournament through injury, while Kaoru Mitoma has also been ruled out. However, Japan still boast an impressive attacking unit led by Takefusa Kubo, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada and striker Ayase Ueda after an outstanding qualifying campaign and recent wins over Brazil and England.
Predicted Line-ups
Netherlands (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven; Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch; Crysencio Summerville, Tijjani Reijnders, Cody Gakpo; Memphis Depay.
Japan (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki; Ko Itakura, Kota Takai, Hiroki Ito; Ritsu Doan, Ao Tanaka, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura; Junya Ito, Takefusa Kubo; Ayase Ueda.