Netherlands vs Japan: Full list of substitutes for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

These nations are going to square off for the fourth time.

The Netherlands national football team are all set to lock horns with the Japan national football team for the opening game of Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is going to be an entertaining outing, which is scheduled to take place at the Dallas Stadium.

The Oranje did not perform up to the mark in their international friendlies ahead of the mega competition. They faced a defeat against Algeria because of a poor performance and barely secured a win against Uzbekistan. The Ronald Koeman-led side must re-evaluate their tactics so that they can come up with good performances on the biggest stage of football.

The Japan national football team have been on a sensational run of form. They haven’t conceded a goal in their last five matches and will be looking to begin things on a positive note at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The first group stage game is not going to be an easy one for them, but with their tactics, the Samurai Blue will be looking to take down the Netherlands. Hajime Moriyasu’s men will be eager to come up with a top effort.

These sides are likely to put in high-intensity performances.

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Netherlands Substitutes

Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs, Nathan Aké, Jorrel Hato, Mats Wieffer, Lutsharel Geertruida, Marten de Roon, Justin Kluivert, Teun Koopmeiners, Guus Til, Quinten Timber, Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Noa Lang, Wout Weghorst

Japan Substitutes

Keisuke Osako, Tomoki Hayakawa, Yuto Nagatomo, Ko Itakura, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ayumu Seko, Yukinari Sugawara, Junnosuke Suzuki, Ao Tanaka, Yuito Suzuki, Junya Ito, Koki Ogawa, Kento Shiogai, Keisuke Goto, Shuto Machino

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