Match Center: Netherlands vs Japan — FIFA World Cup 2026
Netherlands2-2
JapanGroup F · Match 11•AT&T Stadium, Dallas
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Netherlands
NED
42%
vs
Draw
18%
vs
JPN
40%
Model lean: Netherlands. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
NED wins
2
Draws
1
JPN wins
2
- 2024-07-04NED 0 - 1 JPN · Nations LeagueMOTM: Andre Berg
- 2022-10-15JPN 1 - 1 NED · Nations LeagueMOTM: Noah Tanaka
- 2021-10-26NED 1 - 2 JPN · Nations LeagueMOTM: Noah Berg
- 2019-11-23NED 2 - 1 JPN · FIFA WC QualifierMOTM: Sergio Petit
- 2017-07-05NED 3 - 2 JPN · Confederations CupMOTM: Sergio Okafor
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
- 2026-03-10vs ENG · Confederations Cup2-2
- 2026-02-15vs ESP · Confederations Cup3-2
- 2026-01-20vs GER · Continental Final3-2
- 2026-03-10vs BRA · Nations League0-1
- 2026-02-15vs MEX · FIFA WC Qualifier1-1
- 2026-01-20vs ENG · Continental Final0-1
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures

MAR2026-05-10Achraf HakimiTransition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
GER2026-04-13Florian WirtzHalf-space genius - two assists, four shot-creating actions.
ENG2026-03-16Jude BellinghamBox-crashing midfielder, scored the winner from a set piece.
ENG2026-02-19Jude BellinghamBox-crashing midfielder, scored the winner from a set piece.
Key Players to Watch
NEDNetherlandsCody GakpoInside-left forward, attacks the box
NEDNetherlandsVirgil van DijkDefensive leader and aerial anchor
JPNJapanTakefusa KuboInverted right winger, creates overloads
JPNJapanKaoru Mitoma1v1 winger attacking the left touchline
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Final Score
NED 2 - 2 JPN