The Netherlands national football team begins its participation in the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a match against Japan. The game is scheduled to take place in Dallas at 10:00 PM local time. This marks the opening match for the Dutch team in the tournament. Japan is expected to present a strong challenge, potentially pushing for a late equalizer. Further details regarding the match and team preparations are available. The game represents the start of the Netherlands’ campaign to advance through the World Cup competition.