Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman and midfielder Frenkie de Jong previewed the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Japan. The pre-match press conference took place in Dallas, less than 24 hours before the scheduled kickoff. A key update from Koeman was the confirmation that Memphis Depay is fit to play. He indicated Depay could even be in the starting lineup for the crucial qualifier. The press conference was covered live via a dedicated liveblog. This match is a significant step for the Netherlands in their campaign to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Further details from the press conference are expected to emerge shortly.