Japan can show off their World Cup credentials against Sweden
Teamwork key as Japan's Moriyasu seeks to overcome absentees
Japan fans turn downtown Dallas into a sea of blue before pivotal World Cup match
A 36-hour World Cup odyssey to Mexico with Japanese fans: Buc-ee's, tequila and celebration
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Follow Netherlands vs. Japan showdown live! It's a clash of the titans as two teams with big ambitions start the World Cup out against each other when the Netherlands and Japan meet in North Texas. Japan was by far the best team in Asian qualification and has continued its excellent form in preparation friendly matches,
Japan and the Netherlands traded goals as a promising Group F opener to the 2026 World Cup delivered the goods and then some from Dallas Stadium in Texas.
Live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. Get the latest news, results, standings and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo withdraws from Japan's World Cup squad because of injury and retires from international football.
One of Brazil's greatest athletes in history has something to say: If they face Japan at the World Cup, Brazil will win easily.
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