The Netherlands begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Japan in a Group F encounter at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which has been temporarily renamed Dallas Stadium for the tournament.
How to Watch Netherlands vs Japan on TV
Kick-off time: For football fans in the United Kingdom, the match starts at 9pm BST. Viewers in the United States can tune in at 3pm Central Time.
United Kingdom TV channel: The live broadcast will be on ITV1 and STV, with pre-match coverage beginning at 8pm.
Live stream: UK viewers can stream the match via ITVX or STV Player on mobile, tablet, or smart TV.
United States: English commentary is on Fox Sports, while Spanish-language options include Telemundo and Peacock.
Radio coverage: BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will provide full commentary.
Team News
Netherlands: Memphis Depay is a doubt due to a hamstring injury and is unlikely to start.
Japan: Captain Wataru Endo is out of the tournament with an injury and has announced his international retirement. Takumi Minamino and Kaoru Mitoma are also ruled out.
Head-to-Head Record
The Netherlands have won two of their three previous meetings: a 1-0 win at the 2010 World Cup and a 3-0 friendly victory in 2009, with a 2-2 draw in 2013.
