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COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek on Oranje's 'top-level' battle with Japan

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer) and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 editions. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.
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How Virgil van Dijk's excellence helped the Netherlands to a draw against Japan

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now well underway, with a number of countries having already played their opening games.
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Koeman doesn't regret substitute choices after Dutch see lead slip twice to Japan

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman defended his tactics and substitutions after ⁠Dutch hopes of victory in their World Cup opener were foiled by a late Japan goal in the ‌2-2 draw on Sunday.

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Japan coach Moriyasu hails tenacious fightback against Netherlands in 2-2 draw

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu lauded his team's grit and determination in coming ⁠twice from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday, but said he ‌was unhappy not to take all three points.
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Japan come from behind twice to snatch late draw against the Netherlands

The Netherlands and Japan shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Group F opener, extending the Blue Samurai’s unbeaten run to eight games (W6, D2).
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An unorthodox path: Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki ready for World Cup

Born in the United States to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother, Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is preparing to defend Japan’s goal at the 2026 World Cup.
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Netherlands to use pressure to drive bid for elusive World Cup triumph

The Netherlands are putting pressure on themselves to go far in the World Cup, ⁠says coach Ronald Koeman, but are not looking beyond their opening Group F encounter against Japan in Dallas on ‌Sunday as they hunt down the elusive trophy.
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Japan captain Endo ruled out of World Cup, retires from internationals

Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.
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Japan captain Endo out of World Cup due to injury, calls time on international career

Japan captain Wataru ⁠Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to ‌injury, a blow for the ‌Samurai Blue, with the midfielder ‌also announcing his retirement from ‌international football.
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'We need him': Verbruggen & Memphis in race to be fit for the Netherlands' World Cup opener

The Netherlands have doubts over the fitness of first-choice goalkeeper ⁠Bart Verbruggen, injured in their Monday friendly in New York and doubtful for the World Cup opener ‌against Japan on Sunday.
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Japan captain Wataru Endo in race against time to pass World Cup opener fitness test

Japan captain Wataru Endo is in a race to be fit for their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on Sunday, leaving coach Hajime Moriyasu "praying" he makes it.
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World Cup Group F preview: Netherlands real contenders as Japan and Sweden provide threat

The 2026 World Cup gets underway on June 11th when co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener. Over the coming days, Flashscore will preview every pool in depth, with this piece looking at Group F.
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Maya Yoshida gets send-off as Japan edge Iceland in farewell friendly

Koki Ogawa scored an 87th-minute winner as Japan signed off for the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 friendly victory over Iceland in Tokyo for a sixth successive win, and a third in as many H2Hs.
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Former Arsenal defender Tomiyasu feels Japan 'responsibility' at World Cup

Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu said Thursday he felt a "responsibility" to perform for Japan at the World Cup after being called up following long stretches out through injury.
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Ronaldo & Al Nassr suffer more misery as Gamba Osaka win Asian Champions League Two

Japan's Gamba Osaka beat Al Nassr 1-0 in the Asian Champions ⁠League Two final to deny Cristiano Ronaldo and the Saudi Pro League leaders in ‌the continent's second-tier competition in Riyadh on Saturday.
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Kubo aiming to lead Japan to World Cup glory with Mitoma out of tournament

Japan's Takefusa Kubo has vowed to fill the World Cup void left by Kaoru Mitoma, who will miss the tournament with a heartbreaking late hamstring injury.
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Tomiyasu named in Japan's World Cup squad, Mitoma ruled out with injury

Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been included in Japan's World Cup squad by head coach Hajime Moriyasu despite not ⁠playing for the 'Samurai Blue' for almost two years due to a series of injuries.
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Kaoru Mitoma's World Cup in doubt after suffering potential hamstring injury

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma could face a battle to be fit for next month's World Cup after suffering an apparent hamstring injury while playing in the English Premier League on Saturday.
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Hosts Saudi Arabia draw all-Arab group as Qatar face Japan at 2027 Asian Cup

Saudi Arabia will host ⁠the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group A, while two-time ‌defending champions Qatar face Japan, after Saturday’s ‌draw in Riyadh.
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Socceroos to face Graham Arnold's Iraq at 2027 Asian Cup

The Socceroos learned of their three Group D opponents overnight and face a potential meeting with defending champions Qatar or Asian powerhouses Japan in the semi-finals.

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Feyenoord standout Ayase Ueda reportedly set for Premier League move

Feyenoord are reportedly set to lose top scorer Ayase Ueda, with a host of Premier League clubs looking to snap up the Japanese striker.
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Matthias Jaissle savours historic win after Al Ahli retain Asian Champions League

Coach Matthias Jaissle praised his Al Ahli players after the Saudi Pro League side became the first club ⁠in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League Elite titles with Saturday's 1-0 win over Japan's Machida Zelvia.
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Al Ahli edge Machida Zelvia to claim back-to-back Asian Champions League titles

Al Ahli became the first club in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League titles when they overcame Japan's Machida Zelvia 1-0 in extra time in Jeddah on Saturday.
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Australia misses out on additional slot in expanded Champions League

Clubs from Saudi Arabia and Japan are due to ⁠see their slots in the Asian Champions League Elite increased to five from next season after the Asian ‌Football Confederation said on Friday that the competition's league phase was to ‌be expanded.
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