Match Center: Netherlands vs JapanFIFA World Cup 2026

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Netherlands flagNetherlands
VS
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · 20:00 UTC
Japan flagJapan
Group F · Match 11AT&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

Netherlands flagNetherlandsDWW
  • 2026-03-10vs ENG · Confederations Cup2-2
  • 2026-02-15vs ESP · Confederations Cup3-2
  • 2026-01-20vs GER · Continental Final3-2
Japan flagJapanLDL
  • 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

  • MAR flagMAR2026-05-10
    Achraf Hakimi
    Transition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.
  • GER flagGER2026-04-13
    Florian Wirtz
    Half-space genius - two assists, four shot-creating actions.
  • ENG flagENG2026-03-16
    Jude Bellingham
    Box-crashing midfielder, scored the winner from a set piece.
  • ENG flagENG2026-02-19
    Jude Bellingham
    Box-crashing midfielder, scored the winner from a set piece.

Key Players to Watch

  • NEDNetherlands
    Cody Gakpo
    Inside-left forward, attacks the box
  • NEDNetherlands
    Virgil van Dijk
    Defensive leader and aerial anchor
  • JPNJapan
    Takefusa Kubo
    Inverted right winger, creates overloads
  • JPNJapan
    Kaoru Mitoma
    1v1 winger attacking the left touchline