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Netherlands starts World Cup campaign against Japan on June 14

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Netherlands starts World Cup campaign against Japan on June 14

Summary

The Netherlands is set to begin their World Cup campaign against Japan today. The Dutch team is looking to improve upon their last tournament performance in 2022, where they were eliminated by Argentina in a penalty shootout during the quarter-finals. Since 2006, the Netherlands has not lost a match in regular time, although they faced eliminations on penalties in 2014 and 2022 against Argentina. The match against Japan marks a crucial opportunity for the Netherlands to advance in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Netherlands' last World Cup was in 2022, where they lost to Argentina.
•Team is unbeaten in matches excluding extra time since 2006.
•Match against Japan takes place on June 14.
•Netherlands has faced recent penalties in knockout rounds.

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The Netherlands are about to begin their World Cup campaign, against Japan.In their last appearance in 2022, the Dutch were knocked out by Argentina on penalties. A legendary quarter-final that has r...
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