Netherlands and Japan meet in World Cup group stage match

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Netherlands and Japan meet in World Cup group stage match
Summary

The Netherlands and Japan kick off their World Cup group stage match on June 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Japan aims for a strong performance despite key absences, including star winger Kaoru Mitoma due to injury and captain Wataru Endo, who withdrew from the squad. Japan holds a positive momentum from recent victories against top teams, but they face a challenging path in a tough group. Both teams are keen to secure an early advantage as the tournament unfolds.

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  • Match scheduled for June 14 at 4 p.m. ET.
  • Japan missing key player Kaoru Mitoma and captain Wataru Endo.
  • Japan has recently defeated Brazil, Scotland, and England.
  • The Netherlands fields a strong starting lineup against Japan.
  • Match broadcast on FOX and Telemundo; live stream available on Fubo.
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Two teams with dreams of a deep run meet in Texas to kick off their group stage participation

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