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Netherlands Host Injured Japan at Texas World Cup

6/14/2026

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The Netherlands face Japan in Group F of the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Although FIFA ranks the Netherlands No. 8 and Japan No. 18, Japan misses midfielder Wataru Endo (foot) and forward Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring).
FanDuel lists the Netherlands +103, Japan +270, over/under 2.5, while SportsLine analyst Jon Eimer predicts both teams to score and a total above 2.5 goals.

History

Historical Context

Japan’s rise from a late-1990s professional league to co-hosting the 2002 FIFA World Cup—the first tournament held in Asia and the first jointly hosted by two nations—showed the continent’s growing market, generating about US$1.3 billion in revenue. The 2026 Japan-Netherlands clash at AT&T Stadium revives that Asia-Europe rivalry as the World Cup now features 32 teams worldwide.

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Story summary

The Netherlands face Japan in Group F of the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Although FIFA ranks the Netherlands No. 8 and Japan No. 18, Japan misses midfielder Wataru Endo (foot) and forward Kaoru Mitoma (hamstring).
FanDuel lists the Netherlands +103, Japan +270, over/under 2.5, while SportsLine analyst Jon Eimer predicts both teams to score and a total above 2.5 goals.

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