The Netherlands national football team begins its campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday with a match against Japan. The game is scheduled to take place in Dallas at 10:00 PM local time. Donyell Malen nearly scored an early goal, but was thwarted by the Japanese goalkeeper. This match marks the first competitive fixture for the Dutch team in the qualifying stage for the tournament. The game is being closely watched as a key indicator of the Netherlands’ form heading into the qualifiers. Fans are anticipating a challenging contest against a strong Japanese side. Further details and live updates regarding the match are available.