Netherlands, Japan reveal starting lineups for World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Netherlands faces Japan in their World Cup 2026 opener today. Netherlands features Roma striker Donyell Malen and Inter's Denzel Dumfries. Japan has Parma's Zion Suzuki in goal, with former Lazio midfielder Daichi Kamada in the lineup. Both teams look to make a strong start in the tournament.
- •Netherlands lineup includes Malen, Dumfries, and Reijnders.
- •Japan features Suzuki in goal and Kamada in midfield.
- •Both teams aim for a successful start in the competition.
- •Match takes place on June 14, 2026.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Japan lineups – Malen and Dumfries start for Oranje; Suzuki in goal for Japan
"The Netherlands face Japan with a strong Serie A contingent in their starting eleven for their World Cup opener.Roma striker Donyell Malen leads the line, Inter’s Denzel Dumfries, whose Real Madrid ...
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