Netherlands 0-0 Japan LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Oranje Threaten Blue Samurai's Goal On Repeated Occassion

he Netherlands threaten again!

The Dutch are mounting sustained pressure, and another quality opportunity has gone begging. Following a free-kick from the right, Tijjani Reijnders delivered a precise cross to the back post, picking out Denzel Dumfries. Dumfries expertly headed the ball back across the face of the goal toward an arriving Cody Gakpo. Gakpo lunged to steer the ball home with his right foot, but he couldn't keep his effort down, sending it sailing over the crossbar. Japan escapes once more as the scoreline holds at 0-0.

Japan’s first attempt fails to test the keeper.

Japan recorded their opening effort of the match as Keito Nakamura carved out space to pick out Jun'ya Itō on the left side of the Dutch penalty area. Itō opted for a first-time strike with his left foot, but he failed to find his rhythm, miscuing the effort as the ball sailed harmlessly high over the crossbar. The score remains level at 0-0.

Defensive composure from Van Hecke!

Japan threatened to break the deadlock as Shōgo Taniguchi delivered a dangerous ball toward the near post, looking for Daizen Maeda’s sharp run. Jan Paul van Hecke showed excellent positional awareness to track the movement, arriving just in time to neutralize the threat. He successfully closed the angle, forcing the ball to deflect off Maeda's foot and behind for a goal kick. The score remains 0-0 as both defenses hold firm.

Incredible save from Zion Suzuki!

The Netherlands nearly broke the deadlock within the first three minutes as Donyell Malen forced a world-class save from the Japanese goalkeeper. Cody Gakpo orchestrated the attack, sliding a precise pass into Malen's feet. The forward expertly held off Shōgo Taniguchi, turned quickly, and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from inside the area. Suzuki was equal to the task, reacting brilliantly to palm the ball over the crossbar with a strong right hand. A massive early warning for Japan.

The whistle has blown at the Dallas Stadium, and the Group F campaign is officially underway! American referee Ismail Elfath has signaled the start of this highly anticipated clash between the Netherlands and Japan. Both sides are currently feeling each other out in these opening moments as they look to secure an important three points to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey.

Zion Suzuki; Hiroki Ito, Shogo Taniguchi, Tsuyoshi Watanabe; Ritsu Doan, Kaishu Sano, Daichi Kamada, Keito Nakamura; Takefusa Kubo, Ayase Ueda, Daizen Maeda.

SUBS: Yukinari Sugawara, Ko Itakura, Yuto Nagatomo, Shuto Machino, Ao Tanaka, Keisuke Goto, Keisuke Osako, Junya Ito, Yuito Suzuki, Koki Ogawa, Ayumu Seko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Tomoki Hayakawa, Junnosuke Suzuki, Kento Shiogai.

Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven; Tijjani Reijnders, Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch; Crysencio Summerville, Donyell Malen, Cody Gakpo.

SUB: Lutsharel Geertruida, Marten de Roon, Nathan Ake, Justin Kluivert, Wout Weghorst, Memphis Depay, Mats Wieffer, Robin Roefs, Guus Til, Noa Lang, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber.

Total Matches: 3

Netherlands Wins: 2

Japan Wins: 0

Draws: 1

Zion Suzuki, Keisuke Ōsako, Tomoki Hayakawa, Kō Itakura (Captain), Yūto Nagatomo, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Itō, Shōgo Taniguchi, Yukinari Sugawara, Ayumu Seko, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Junnosuke Suzuki, Takefusa Kubo, Ritsu Dōan, Daichi Kamada, Jun'ya Itō, Keito Nakamura, Ao Tanaka, Kaishū Sano, Ayase Ueda, Daizen Maeda, Kōki Ogawa, Yuito Suzuki, Shūto Machino, Keisuke Gotō, Kento Shiogai

Bart Verbruggen, Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Virgil van Dijk (Captain), Nathan Aké, Denzel Dumfries, Micky van de Ven, Jorrel Hato, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mats Wieffer, Lutsharel Geertruida, Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Teun Koopmeiners, Marten de Roon, Quinten Timber, Justin Kluivert, Guus Til, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, Wout Weghorst, Brian Brobbey, Noa Lang, Crysencio Summerville

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

Location: Arlington, Texas, USA

Stadium: Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Kick-off Time: 01:30 AM (IST) on Monday, June 15, 2026 (based on the 20:00 GMT kick-off on June 14).

Greetings, we are back with our FIFA World Cup 2026 live blog Netherlands and Japan face-off in the Group B second match. The action is about to begin, so stay tuned for all the live updates from Levi's Stadium.