Netherlands vs Japan
Netherlands vs Japan preview
Netherlands vs Japan is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group F. Netherlands (Seed #21) face Japan (#22) on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at AT&T Stadium. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000) is the retractable-roof home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL). It sits 130m above sea level in Dallas (Arlington). June/July temperatures in Dallas average a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Netherlands have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Japan have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Netherlands vs Japan — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Netherlands | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #21 | #22 |
| Confederation | UEFA | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Netherlands vs Japan data
// Fetch live data for Netherlands vs Japan
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-14',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Netherlands vs Japan at the 2026 World Cup?
Netherlands vs Japan is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Arlington).
What stage is Netherlands vs Japan?
Netherlands vs Japan is a Group Stage fixture in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Netherlands vs Japan?
AT&T Stadium (capacity 80,000, opened 2009, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Dallas (Arlington) hosts Netherlands vs Japan.
Who is favoured to win Netherlands vs Japan?
Netherlands go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #21, with Japan seeded #22. Netherlands's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Japan's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Netherlands vs Japan are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Netherlands vs Japan?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Netherlands vs Japan in my timezone?
Netherlands vs Japan kicks off at Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Netherlands vs Japan stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-14) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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