For just the fourth time in their respective histories, the Netherlands and Japan are meeting on the pitch.
This time around, Virgil van Dijk’s club is going head-to-head with Wataru Endo’s squad in a Group Stage rematch of the 2010 World Cup today at Dallas, TX’s AT&T Stadium.
Back then, Netherlands came out on top 1-0 and, this year, they’re slim favorites again.
Yet, Japan can’t be counted out. Ranked 18th by FIFA, they’ve taken down powerhouses Germany, Spain, Brazil and England over the past few years under head coach Hajime Moriyasu’s tutelage.
Netherlands vs. Japan: what to know
- What: FIFA World Cup 2026, Group stage
- When: June 14, 3 p.m. ET
- Where: AT&T Stadium (Dallas, Texas)
- Channel: FOX
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
With a relatively light Group, a win here would greatly enhance either country’s chance of advancing to the knockout stage.
For more information, here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Netherlands vs. Japan World Cup match.
Netherlands vs. Japan time
The FIFA World Cup match between Netherlands and Japan is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET today.
Netherlands vs. Japan channel
Netherlands vs. Japan will air on FOX in the United States. American viewers can also stream the match in Spanish on Telemundo.
How to watch Netherlands vs. Japan for free
If you don’t have cable or an antenna, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the World Cup for free.
DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching sports live for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes FOX and FS1 as part of its 90+ channels.
Sling TV is another affordable way to stream soccer live; its Select plan includes FOX and starts at $19.99/month.
Netherlands World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 3 p.m. ET |
Japan (World Cup – Group C) |
FOX |
| June 20 12 p.m. ET |
Sweden (World Cup – Group F) |
FOX |
| June 25 6 p.m. ET |
Tunisia (World Cup – Group F) |
FOX |
Japan World Cup schedule
| Date and time | Opponent | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 3 p.m. ET |
Netherlands (World Cup – Group F) |
FOX |
| June 20 11 p.m. ET |
Tunisia (World Cup – Group F) |
FS1 |
| June 25 6 p.m. ET |
Sweden (World Cup – Group F) |
FS1 |
Netherlands World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Mark Flekken
- Robin Roefs
- Bart Verbruggen
Defenders:
- Nathan Ake
- Denzel Dumfries
- Lutsharel Geertruida
- Jorrel Hato
- Jan Paul van Hecke
- Virgil van Dijk
- Micky van de Ven
Midfielders:
- Frenkie de Jong
- Marten de Roon
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Teun Koopmeiners
- Tijjani Reijnders
- Guus Til
- Quinten Timber
- Mats Wieffer
Forwards:
- Brian Brobbey
- Memphis Depay
- Cody Gakpo
- Justin Kluivert
- Noa Lang
- Donyell Malen
- Crysencio Summerville
- Wout Weghorst
Japan World Cup roster
Goalkeepers:
- Tomoki Hayakawa
- Keisuke Osako
- Zion Suzuki
Defenders:
- Ko Itakura
- Hiroki Ito
- Yuto Nagatomo
- Ayumu Seko
- Yukinari Sugawara
- Junnosuke Suzuki
- Shogo Taniguchi
- Takehiro Tomiyasu
- Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Midfielders:
- Ritsu Doan
- Wataru Endo
- Junya Ito
- Daichi Kamada
- Takefusa Kubo
- Keito Nakamura
- Kaishu Sano
- Ao Tanaka
Forwards:
- Keisuke Goto
- Daizen Maeda
- Koki Ogawa
- Kento Shiogai
- Yuito Suzuki
- Ayase Ueda
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