Netherlands vs Japan confirmed starting lineups for the 2026 World Cup Group F opener. See who is starting for the Oranje and Samurai Blue in Dallas.

Full preview of Netherlands for the 2026 summer tournament, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances.

The Netherlands and Japan played to a draw in a closely contested match in Group F of the 2026 World Cup. Although Crysencio Summerville appeared to have scored the winning goal for Ronald Koeman’s team, Daichi Kamada equalized in the final minutes of the match.

The Netherlands will head into the 2026 World Cup without a key piece in the right flank as Jeremie Frimpong won't be with his team in Northamerica.

Why isn't Wataru Endo playing for Japan at the 2026 World Cup? Here is the heartbreaking reason the Samurai Blue captain is missing the tournament.

Despite not arriving as the favored team, Curaçao have managed to establish a highly competitive game against Germany. After Felix Nmecha's early goal, Livano Comenencia responded consistently, scoring the first goal in his national team's history at the World Cup.

Japan arrive consolidated as one of the best national teams in Asia. Under head coach Hajime Moriyasu, they promise to make a great impact at the 2026 World Cup. However, Kaoru Mitoma will be absent from the tournament, being a major loss for the national team.

Full preview of Japan for the 2026 tournament, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances.

After surpassing Jamaica in the CONCACAF qualifiers, Curaçao will compete in the 2026 World Cup for the first time in its history. As a largely unknown national team, fans are paying close attention to its position in the FIFA World Ranking.

Marc-André ter Stegen isn't part of Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

For the first time in their history, Curaçao will compete in the World Cup, having qualified for the 2026 edition. Beyond their soccer skills and competitiveness, they are the smallest country in the tournament, surprising soccer fans around the world.

The Netherlands will face a tough defensive absence as Arsenal's Jurrien Timber has been officially ruled out of their 2026 World Cup campaign.

Germany will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup without Lennart Karl.

Germany will be without Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry for their campaign at the 2026 World Cup.

The Netherlands will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup without Xavi Simons.