Netherlands Vs Japan, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos Of Group F Match From Texas' Dallas Stadium

Netherlands Vs Japan Match Photos: The FIFA World Cup 2026 awaits a tactical masterclass in Group F as the Netherlands face Japan at Dallas Stadium on June 15, Monday. Ronald Koeman’s Oranje enter as narrow favorites, anchored by captain Virgil van Dijk and the creative vision of Frenkie de Jong. With Memphis Depay back from injury and Cody Gakpo leading a potent attack, the Dutch look to impose their signature control. Conversely, Hajime Moriyasu’s Samurai Blue arrive battle-hardened and resilient. Despite the late, heartbreaking withdrawal of captain Wataru Endo, Japan remains a dangerous giant killer. Playmaker Takefusa Kubo will be the primary engine, expected to exploit spaces against a high Dutch line, while striker Ayase Ueda—who plays his club football in the Netherlands—could provide the decisive edge. With both sides desperate for an opening win, this match serve as the definitive measuring stick for a competitive Group F.

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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Dutch celeb Virgil van Dijk goal AP Photo
Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Jessica Tobias
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Orange Walk Dallas 2 AP Photo
Fans conduct an "Orange Walk" to Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. AP Photo/LM Otero
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Japanese Fans AP Photo
A fan of Japan holds his country's flag prior to the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Orange Walk Dallas AP Photo
Fans conduct an "Orange Walk" to Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. AP Photo/LM Otero
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Orange Common Fans AP Photo
Fans from front left to right, Nicky Tobon, Taylor McDonnell, John McDougall and Chris Neill cheer before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. AP Photo/LM Otero
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Blue Samurai Stands AP Photo
Japan fans cheer before the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Jessica Tobias
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Hajime Moriyasu AP Photo
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu walks onto the pitch before the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Orange Walk Bus AP Photo
Fans conduct an "Orange Walk" to Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. AP Photo/LM Otero
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Dutch Warm Up AP Photo
Dutch fans cheer before the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Flags AP Photo
Flags are displayed on the pitch for the national anthem before the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Jessica Tobias
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group Samurai Blue XI AP Photo
Japan team pose for a group photo prior to a World Cup Group F soccer match against the Netherlands in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group Dutch XI AP Photo
The Netherlands team pose for a group photo prior to a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Frenkie de Jong Daizen Maeda AP Photo
Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong (21) and Japan's Daizen Maeda chase the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Daizen Maeda AP Photo
Japan's Daizen Maeda views the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against the Netherlands in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Keito Nakamura AP Photo
Japan's Keito Nakamura controls the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against the Netherlands in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Kamada Gravenberch Summerville AP Photo
Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch (8) and Crysencio Summerville (24) compete for the ball against Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Sam Hodde
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Keito Nakamura AP Photo
Japan's Keito Nakamura controls the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match against the Netherlands in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Water Break Signage AP Photo
Signage for a hydration break is displayed during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Sam Hodde
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Water Break AP Photo
Japan's players take a water break during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Dutch Water Break AP Photo
Members of the Netherlands cool down during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Jessica Tobias
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Ronald Koeman AP Photo
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman reacts during a World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group Cody Gakpo Shoots AP Photo
Netherlands' Cody Gakpo, bottom, shoots during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Sam Hodde
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Zion Suzuki AP Photo
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (1) makes a save during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Jessica Tobias
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Frenkie de Jong Takefusa Kubo AP Photo
Netherlands' Frenkie de Jong, left, and Japan's Takefusa Kubo fight for the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Ayase Ueda Virgil van Dijk AP Photo
Japan's Ayase Ueda (18) and Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk battle for the ball during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Jan Paul van Hecke ice Pack AP Photo
Netherlands' Jan Paul van Hecke uses ice pack during half-time break during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Virgil van Dijk header beats Zion Suzuki AP Photo
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (1) is beaten by a header from Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk (4) for the opening goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Virgil van Dijk celebrates AP Photo
Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk (4) celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Japan during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Nakamura beats Verbruggen Booked AP Photo
Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (1) is beaten by a shot from Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) for their first goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Ayase Ueda Keito Nakamura celebrate AP Photo
Japan's Ayase Ueda, left, and Keito Nakamura celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Summerville Booked AP Photo
Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville receives a yellow card during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Suzuki fails to save AP Photo
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki fails to save second goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Tony Guttierez
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Netherlands Vs Japan FIFA World Cup Group F Summerville Scores AP Photo
Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville, right, celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Japan during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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