Group F Matchday 3 Friday, 12 June 2026 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Netherlands vs Japan

World Cup Head-to-Head History — all 0 previous encounters

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First-Ever World Cup Meeting

Netherlands and Japan have never faced each other in a FIFA World Cup. This WC2026 Group F match will make history.

🧮 Netherlands Qualification Scenarios → 🧮 Japan Qualification Scenarios →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times have Netherlands and Japan played in the World Cup?
Netherlands and Japan have never met in World Cup history. This WC2026 match will be their first-ever World Cup encounter.
When do Netherlands and Japan play at WC2026?
Netherlands vs Japan is scheduled for Friday, 12 June 2026 (UTC). The match is a Group F fixture at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. This is Matchday 3.
Who won the last meeting between Netherlands and Japan in the World Cup?
They have no previous World Cup meetings. WC2026 will be their first encounter.