World Cup group F will get underway at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. with a fascinating heavyweight clash as the Netherlands go toe-to-toe with Japan.
Ronald Koeman’s Oranje come into the tournament with a strong squad but in not entirely convincing form. A brace of pre-tournament friendlies saw them beaten by Algeria 1-0 and only narrowly beat Uzbekistan, with Guus Til sent off late on.
Their form is in stark contrast to their expectations. Fans back home will fully expect a deep run after reaching the final in 2010 and finishing third in 2014.
And they have their work cut out for them facing a Japan team in something of a golden era. In tournaments gone by, the goal has simply been to escape the group stage, a feat they have achieved in just three of their six finals appearances, but they are tipped for a more significant contribution this time around.
A well-drilled squad featuring heavy hitters in Daizen Maeda, Daichi Kamada, and the prolific Ayase Ueda is expected to carry the nation at least to the round of 16, which would be their joint-best finish.
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