Netherlands 2-2 Japan Result, Score & Stats

Netherlands and Japan before their World Cup 2026 Group F match

FIFA ranking#7Netherlands

World Cup appearances11Netherlands

Recent form (last 5)DWWDWNetherlands

Recent form (last 5)WWWWWJapan

World Cup appearances7Japan

FIFA ranking#18Japan

June 14, 2026DallasGroup FLast updated: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

50'Goal
Virgil VAN DIJK (Netherlands) scores!!
57'Goal
NAKAMURA (Japan) scores!!
61'Yellow-card
Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Netherlands) is booked by the referee.
64'Goal
Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Netherlands) scores!!
66'Substitution
Junya ITO (in) comes off the bench to replace Daizen MAEDA (out) (Japan)
70'Substitution
Memphis DEPAY (in) comes off the bench to replace Donyell MALEN (out) (Netherlands)
70'Substitution
Quinten TIMBER (in) comes off the bench to replace Tijjani REIJNDERS (out) (Netherlands)

Full timeline after match

Netherlands vs Japan Match Result

Full Time

Netherlands4-1-2-3

Full Time2 - 2FT

Result: Draw

Japan3-4-3

Goals50' Virgil VAN DIJK (Netherlands) scores!! | 57' NAKAMURA (Japan) scores!! | 64' Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Netherlands) scores!! | 88' KAMADA (Japan) scores!!

Latest Commentary

36'
GAKPO (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
NAKAMURA (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
44'
F. DE JONG (Netherlands) commits a foul.

Venue: Dallas Stadium, Dallas
Date: June 14, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 14, 3:00 PM
Attendance: 69,285
Referee: Ismail Elfath
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 14, 3:00 PM Dallas

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

10Shots9

--Shots on Target--

5Corners4

4Fouls7

3Yellow Cards0

--Red Cards--

1Offsides0

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Netherlands vs Japan Match Result

Netherlands and Japan finished level at 2 - 2 in Group F. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 2 - 2
Winner: Draw
Goals: 50' Virgil VAN DIJK (Netherlands) scores!! | 57' NAKAMURA (Japan) scores!! | 64' Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Netherlands) scores!! | 88' KAMADA (Japan) scores!!
Standings: 1. Netherlands 7 pts | 2. Japan 5 pts | 3. Sweden 4 pts | 4. Tunisia 0 pts Full table
Group: Group F
Updated: 2026-06-15

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

NetherlandsLocal listingsOfficial guide

JapanLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Netherlands vs Japan Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
3'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
Donyell MALEN (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
4'
AttemptNET
Corner
Tijjani REIJNDERS (Netherlands) takes a corner kick.
6'
AttemptNET
Foul
VAN DE VEN (Netherlands) commits a foul.
8'
AttemptNET
Foul
F. DE JONG (Netherlands) commits a foul.
14'
AttemptJAP
Corner
KAMADA (Japan) takes a corner kick.
21'
AttemptJAP
Foul
NAKAMURA (Japan) commits a foul.
28'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
Hiroki ITO (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
34'
AttemptNET
Corner
Tijjani REIJNDERS (Netherlands) takes a corner kick.
34'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
Donyell MALEN (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
34'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
VAN DE VEN (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
35'
AttemptJAP
Foul
NAKAMURA (Japan) commits a foul.
36'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
GAKPO (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
NAKAMURA (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
44'
AttemptNET
Foul
F. DE JONG (Netherlands) commits a foul.
45'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
Ayase UEDA (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+1'
AttemptJAP
Foul
Hiroki ITO (Japan) commits a foul.
45'+3'
AttemptNET
Corner
Tijjani REIJNDERS (Netherlands) takes a corner kick.
45'+4'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
50'
AttemptJAP
Foul
DOAN (Japan) commits a foul.
50'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
Virgil VAN DIJK (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
50'
GoalNET
Goal!
Virgil VAN DIJK (Netherlands) scores!!
57'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
NAKAMURA (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
57'
GoalJAP
Goal!
NAKAMURA (Japan) scores!!
61'
AttemptNET
Corner
Tijjani REIJNDERS (Netherlands) takes a corner kick.
61'
CardNET
Yellow card
Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Netherlands) is booked by the referee.
62'
AttemptJAP
Foul
KUBO (Japan) commits a foul.
64'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
64'
GoalNET
Goal!
Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Netherlands) scores!!
65'
AttemptJAP
Foul
Ayase UEDA (Japan) commits a foul.
66'
AttemptNET
Offside
GAKPO (Netherlands) is ruled offside.
66'
SubstitutionJAP
Substitution
Junya ITO (in) comes off the bench to replace Daizen MAEDA (out) (Japan)
67'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
KUBO (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
70'
SubstitutionNET
Substitution
Memphis DEPAY (in) comes off the bench to replace Donyell MALEN (out) (Netherlands)
70'
SubstitutionNET
Substitution
Quinten TIMBER (in) comes off the bench to replace Tijjani REIJNDERS (out) (Netherlands)
70'
SubstitutionNET
Substitution
KOOPMEINERS (in) comes off the bench to replace Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (out) (Netherlands)
73'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
GAKPO (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
73'
AttemptNET
Corner
Memphis DEPAY (Netherlands) takes a corner kick.
73'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
Jan Paul VAN HECKE (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
75'
SubstitutionJAP
Substitution
TOMIYASU (in) comes off the bench to replace Tsuyoshi WATANABE (out) (Japan)
75'
SubstitutionJAP
Substitution
OGAWA (in) comes off the bench to replace KUBO (out) (Japan)
75'
SubstitutionJAP
Substitution
SUGAWARA (in) comes off the bench to replace DOAN (out) (Japan)
75'
AttemptJAP
Corner
Junya ITO (Japan) takes a corner kick.
75'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
NAKAMURA (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
KOOPMEINERS (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
78'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
OGAWA (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
80'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
SUGAWARA (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
SubstitutionNET
Substitution
AKÉ (in) comes off the bench to replace Ryan GRAVENBERCH (out) (Netherlands)
83'
CardNET
Yellow card
Memphis DEPAY (Netherlands) is booked by the referee.
84'
SubstitutionJAP
Substitution
Kento SHIOGAI (in) comes off the bench to replace Ayase UEDA (out) (Japan)
84'
AttemptJAP
Foul
TOMIYASU (Japan) commits a foul.
84'
SubstitutionNET
Substitution
Brian BROBBEY (in) comes off the bench to replace GAKPO (out) (Netherlands)
86'
AttemptNET
Foul
KOOPMEINERS (Netherlands) commits a foul.
88'
AttemptJAP
Corner
Junya ITO (Japan) takes a corner kick.
88'
AttemptJAP
Corner
Junya ITO (Japan) takes a corner kick.
88'
AttemptJAP
Attempt at Goal
OGAWA (Japan) attempts an effort on goal.
88'
GoalJAP
Goal!
KAMADA (Japan) scores!!
90'+1'
CardNET
Yellow card
VAN DE VEN (Netherlands) is booked by the referee.
90'+3'
AttemptNET
Attempt at Goal
KOOPMEINERS (Netherlands) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
97'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Netherlands vs Japan Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Netherlands are listed in a flexible shape and Japan are listed in a flexible shape. The final team sheets can still change.

Netherlands vs Japan Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Netherlands4-2-3-1

1Bart Verbruggen

4Virgil Van Dijk

6Jan Paul Van Hecke

15Micky Van De Ven

22Denzel Dumfries

8Ryan Gravenberch

14Tijjani Reijnders

21Frenkie De Jong

11Cody Gakpo

18Donyell Malen

24Crysencio Summerville

Japan4-4-2

1Zion Suzuki

3Shogo Taniguchi

16Tsuyoshi Watanabe

21Hiroki Ito

8Takefusa Kubo

10Ritsu Doan

11Daizen Maeda

13Keito Nakamura

15Daichi Kamada

24Kaishu Sano

18Ayase Ueda

Netherlands Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Ryan GravenberchFWD7.8
Teun KoopmeinersMID7.6
Brian BrobbeyPLY7.4
Memphis DepayPLY7.2

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Match Report

Netherlands vs Japan is part of Group F at Dallas Stadium in Dallas. The match matters because both teams need an early platform before the group table starts to tighten.

Netherlands will want a steady start and clean work in possession. Japan need to stay compact, compete for second balls and avoid giving away cheap chances around the box.

50' Virgil VAN DIJK (Netherlands) scores!! | 57' NAKAMURA (Japan) scores!! | 64' Crysencio SUMMERVILLE (Netherlands) scores!! | 88' KAMADA (Japan) scores!!

Japan Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Wataru EndoFWD7.8
Junya ItoMID7.6
Daichi KamadaPLY7.4
Keisuke GotoPLY7.2
Daizen MaedaPLY7.0

Full ratings after match

Netherlands Team Profile

Netherlands are in Group F.
Ronald Koeman leads the squad.
The opening match can shape pressure for the next two fixtures.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Japan Team Profile

Japan are in Group F.
Hajime Moriyasu leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the tempo quickly.

Netherlands vs Japan Key Players To Watch

Netherlands carry major influence through Ryan Gravenberch and Teun Koopmeiners. Japan answer through Junya Ito and Daichi Kamada.

Ryan Gravenberch

Midfielder - Netherlands

Important for Netherlands in the final third and transition moments.

25: Caps
1: Goals
Threat: Threat

Teun Koopmeiners

Midfielder - Netherlands

Important for Netherlands in the final third and transition moments.

27: Caps
3: Goals
Threat: Threat

Junya Ito

Midfielder - Japan

Important for Japan in the final third and transition moments.

69: Caps
15: Goals
Threat: Threat

Daichi Kamada

Midfielder - Japan

Important for Japan in the final third and transition moments.

49: Caps
12: Goals
Threat: Threat

Netherlands vs Japan Prediction

This looks like a match where the first goal can shape the whole rhythm. Netherlands may try to control the ball early, while Japan can look for counters and set pieces.

Netherlands Win30%

Draw28%

Japan Win42%

Head-to-Head Record

Netherlands wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Japan wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Netherlands Approach

Netherlands should look to control the first phase, protect transitions and use their strongest wide or forward runners early.

Japan Approach

Japan need a compact shape, clean restarts and better decisions when the match opens up.

Group F Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Netherlands	3	6	7
2	Japan	3	4	5
3	Sweden	3	0	4
4	Tunisia	3	-10	0

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Netherlands vs SwedenJun 20, 2026 - 5:00 PM UTC

Tunisia vs JapanJun 21, 2026 - 4:00 AM UTC

Netherlands vs Japan FAQ

Who won Netherlands vs Japan?

Netherlands and Japan drew 2 - 2.

When is Netherlands vs Japan at World Cup 2026?

Netherlands vs Japan is on June 14, 2026 at Dallas Stadium in Dallas. Kickoff is 20:00 UTC | 4:00 PM ET.

Where can I watch Netherlands vs Japan live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Netherlands vs Japan lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Netherlands vs Japan in?

Netherlands and Japan are in Group F.

Where is Netherlands vs Japan being played?

The match is being played at Dallas Stadium in Dallas.

Where can I follow Netherlands vs Japan live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.