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The Netherlands and Japan will open their campaign in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what is considered one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage.
The game will take place on June 14, 2026 at Dallas Stadium on FOX.
This heavyweight opener marks just the second World Cup meeting between these teams, with the Netherlands claiming a 1-0 victory in their previous clash in 2010.
After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, the Netherlands have reaffirmed themselves as a legitimate contender, highlighted by their progress to the quarter-finals at Qatar 2022 before losing to Argentina (the eventual champions) in a heartbreaking penalty shootout.
The Oranje secured their place in the 2026 World Cup by winning UEFA Group G, ensuring direct qualification without the need for playoffs. The team went undefeated, finished with 20 points and capped their campaign with a 4-0 victory over Lithuania to seal first place.
Meanwhile, Japan became the first team outside the host nations to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup, finishing first in their group during Asian qualifying.
Japan has qualified for eight consecutive FIFA World Cups (1998-2026), cementing its place as one of Asia’s most consistent national teams. While their best result remains a round of 16 appearance, the country’s steady rise has positioned them as a dangerous team capable of finally reaching their first quarter-final and even beyond.
The Samurai Blue enter the tournament winners of six consecutive international matches, including important victories over Brazil and England in that span.
Let’s look at the odds for the Group F matchup between the Netherlands and Japan on FanDuel Sportsbook starting June 14.
Memphis Depay is +180 to score in the Netherlands’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Japan (Photo by Joris Verwijst/Soccrates/Getty Images).
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Odds between Netherlands and Japan
money line
- Netherlands: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
- Japan: +270 (bet $10 to win $37 total)
- Draw: +250 (bet $10 to win $35 total)
Spread
- Netherlands -0.5: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
- Japan +0.5: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
Total Over/Under Odds: 2.5
- On: +100 (bet $10 to win $20 total)
- Low: -125 (bet $10 to win $18 total)
Netherlands vs. Japan Prediction, choice
From FOX Sports Research:
- This could be the toughest choice over the first four days of the tournament, as both teams bring a wealth of experience and talent. However, Japan will be without Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endō due to injuries, arguably the two best players on the team. Holland has players like Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo, to name a few. Support the Dutch to win by very little.
How to watch Holland against Japan
Let’s take a look at some other bets for the match.
Accessories for scorers at any time
Draw without bet
- Netherlands: -210 (bet $10 to win $14.76 total)
- Japan: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)
Both teams will score
- Yeah: -130 (bet $10 to win $17.69 total)
- No: +104 (bet $10 to win $20.40 total)
