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Netherlands vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Netherlands vs Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed

Get a first look at Japan’s 2026 kits ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E, and F

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E and F, plus NYC restaurants to watch matches and sample global flavors.

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Endo withdraws from Japan World Cup squad & RETIRES from international duty

Japan captain Wataru Endo has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup squad due to a persistent injury, bringing a premature end to his international career. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he is stepping away from the national team entirely after failing to recover in time for the tournament in North America.

'We've got to win this thing' - Lowe backs England for World Cup win

Mic'd Up: The FOX host will be at the center of coverage for the World Cup, and she thinks it's time for England to dream once again

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	CA Bizertin	30	8	9	13	18	30	-12	33	L L L L D
13	Olympique de Beja	30	9	5	16	18	39	-21	32	D W L W L
14	JS Kairouanaise	30	9	4	17	20	41	-21	31	D W W L L
15	AS Soliman	30	6	9	15	15	31	-16	27	L W W D W
16	AS Gabes	30	3	9	18	11	37	-26	18	L L L L D

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