- World Cup opener: Netherlands vs. Japan on Sunday, June 14 — kickoff 4 p.m. ET at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
- Netherlands: FIFA No. 8, appearing in their 12th World Cup and three-time runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010).
- Japan: FIFA No. 18, in their 8th World Cup — have reached the Round of 16 four times and will be aiming to go further.
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