Netherlands v Japan: World Cup 2026 – live

The Guardian Sport Sunday 14 June 2026, 18:12 UTC By Rob Smyth 1 min read

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⚽️ Kick-off time: 3pm local/4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | WallchartBy Marcel van der KraanHas Ronald Koeman ever started a major tournament with more headaches? He is known as an exceptionally ambitious perfectionist, which means the preparation for this World Cup has been the most troublesome of all his years as the national-team head coach.

⚽️ Kick-off time: 3pm local/4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST
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By Marcel van der Kraan

Has Ronald Koeman ever started a major tournament with more headaches? Probably not. He is known as an exceptionally ambitious perfectionist, which means the preparation for this World Cup has been the most troublesome of all his years as the national-team head coach.

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