Netherlands vs Japan Live Stream: How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026

Japan will throw up a potential banana peel for Group F favorite the Netherlands when they meet in their World Cup 2026 opener on Sunday.

The Netherlands faces what promises to be its hardest Group F fixture first up at FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday when it goes up against Japan at AT&T Stadium. Ronald Koeman is hoping to guide De Oranje to their first World Cup crown in North America this summer, having failed to take his old team further than the quarterfinals of the tournament during his playing career and aiming to make it up as manager. Japan has reached the knockout stages of the last two World Cups but has never managed to beat the Dutch in three previous meetings as the action gets underway in Texas.

How to Watch Netherlands vs Japan Today:

Game Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Game Time: 4 p.m. ET

Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

TV: FOX 4K

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The Netherlands may count itself somewhat fortunate to be coming into the World Cup on the back of a win after escaping a friendly against Uzbekistan by the skin of its teeth on Monday.

Uzbekistan equalized against the 10 men of De Oranje before Cody Gakpo converted his second penalty of the game in the 98th minute to secure the victory.

Koeman’s side suffered a disappointing 1-0 friendly defeat at home to Algeria prior to that, though that represents its only loss in regulation time since Oct. 2024.

Japan has also proved its resilience with a single defeat in its past 13 games, which happened to be a 2-0 friendly loss to the United States last September.

The Samurai Blue are currently enjoying a streak of six successive wins, sealing their own World Cup run-up with three consecutive 1-0 triumphs over England, Scotland and Iceland.

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo will captain the team into World Cup 2026, while 18-year veteran Yuto Nagatomo has sensationally kept his place in the squad at 39 and becomes the first Japanese player to be called up for five World Cups.

Virgil van Dijk will wear the Netherlands’ armband opposite his club teammate, meanwhile, as the men in orange seek to get an early jump on the lead in Group F.

What Time Is Netherlands vs Japan Game On?

The Netherlands vs Japan game will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some scintillating soccer action.

What Channel Is Netherlands vs Japan Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans in the United States can tune into FOX 4K to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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