Japan left it late to secure a point for a draw from the Group F Netherlands vs Japan clash ending 2-2. With Sweden thrashing Tunisia in the other opening game of Group F, a point here might be a decent result for either side.
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A quality game first up for Group F with two very good teams meeting in Round 1. Both have a great chance of winning this game and the group and make their 2026 World Cup life easier. Talking of easy, this 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F Netherlands vs Japan Match Centre will provide an overview of the before and after with a Pre-Game Summary, Match Review and Post-Match stats.
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STATS SUMMARY
RATINGS
The Gurgler’s in-house Ratings system based on H2H stats, World Cup stats, recent records, qualifying and past World Cup performance is here to make choosing the winner easier, or have something to blame.
| Netherlands | 61.9% | Japan | 38.1% |
BARELY INTERESTING STATS
Netherlands lead the H2H W2 D1 and have won the only World Cup fixture.
Netherlands are unbeaten in their opening World Cup fixtures since 1974 wit ha W7 D2 record.
Japan have won their last two opening World Cup games by 2-1. Overall their first game record at the World Cup is W4 L3.
Japan’s record at World Cup v UEFA nations is W4 D4 L5.
Netherlands have won all six games at the World Cup v Asian nations and by a combined 16-3.
Netherlands record v Asian nations overall is W15 D3 L1. The only loss coming against Australia.
Japan (W8 D1) are unbeaten in their last nine international games overall v European nations.
MATCH PREDICTION
NETHERLANDS 1 JAPAN 2
