Group stage · Group F · Match 39
Netherlands vs Japan
FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Venue and time
- Stadium
- NRG Stadium
- City
- Houston, United States
- Capacity
- 72,000
- Kickoff
Match prediction
Based on FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad market value.
Netherlands
47%
to win
Draw
12%
in 90 minutes
Japan
41%
to win
Probabilities are derived from a baseline statistical model. Real-match outcomes are influenced by injuries, weather, set-piece variance, and squad rotation.
Team comparison
#7FIFA Ranking#18
85/100Strength rating76/100
Fan confidence
How will this match end?
Kickoff time in every country
The same match, shown in your local time. Tap any country for the full schedule and viewing guide.
USA
ET
7:00 PM
Sun, Jun 21
Canada
ET
7:00 PM
Sun, Jun 21
Brazil
BRT
8:00 PM
Sun, Jun 21
UK
BST
12:00 AM
Mon, Jun 22
Germany
CEST
1:00 AM
Mon, Jun 22
India
IST
4:30 AM
Mon, Jun 22
Japan
JST
8:00 AM
Mon, Jun 22
Australia
AEST
9:00 AM
Mon, Jun 22
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Group F context
Both teams are in Group F. The top two advance to the Round of 32, plus the eight best third-placed teams.
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