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.

The Netherlands has spent decades building a sophisticated water-defense system. But as sea levels rise, experts say it could struggle to keep pace.

The Orange Fan Walk is part of a Netherlands tradition where fans march in the streets surrounding a double-decker orange bus before major soccer matches.

As you saw in the match, Japan is a truly strong and outstanding team, so we can accept the result (a draw),” said Ronald Koeman, the coach of FIFA ranking 8th-place Netherlands, after drawing 2-2 with Japan (18th) in the first Group F match of the FIFA World Cup in North America on the 15th.

Curacao's Dick Advocaat, 78, is the oldest head coach in the 2026 World Cup while Germany's Julian Nagelsmann is the youngest at 38. The 40-year age gap between them is the largest ever between two coaches in a FIFA World Cup match.

Can the Dutch surpass their 2010 heroics? Here's how to tune in to their first 2026 FIFA World Cup match with a streaming subscription or VPN.

Phil Buckingham breaks down the main talking points from the Netherlands' final home friendly before the World Cup

At Dallas Stadium against Japan, the Dutch showed flashes of why expectations are so high — even if the scoreboard didn’t tilt their way.

ARLINGTON, TX — Japan and the Netherlands meet at AT&T Stadium on Sunday in one of the most highly-anticipated group stage matches in this 2026 World Cup.

The Netherlands World Cup team is training in Kansas City, brushing off concerns about summer heat and praising 'incredible' women's soccer facility.

Fans have complaints about the shade of orange donned by the Dutch World Cup team. The Netherlands kicked off their tournament on Sunday with a draw against Japan, but their kits were the biggest topic of conversation.