First Half Ends in Goalless Draw Between Netherlands and Japan at 2026 World Cup

The first half of the match between the Netherlands and Japan concluded with a goalless draw on Sunday evening, as part of the 2026 World Cup.

The Netherlands is competing in Group F of the tournament, alongside Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia.

Netherlands Starting XI Against Japan

The Netherlands’ lineup for the match against Japan is as follows:.

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen.

Defenders: Denzel Dumfries – Van Hecke – Virgil van Dijk – Mickey van de Ven.

Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch – Tijjani Reijnders – Frenkie de Jong.

Forwards: Simons – Donyell Malen – Cody Gakpo.

Japan’s Lineup Against the Netherlands

Meanwhile, Japan’s head coach Hajime Moriyasu revealed the official lineup for the clash with the Netherlands, which includes:.

Goalkeeper: Suzuki.

Defenders: Watanabe – Taniguchi – Ito.

Midfielders: Doan – Kamada – Sano – Nakamura – Kubo – Maeda.

Forward: Ueda.