India, June 14 -- Netherlands vs Japan, FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Following their strong performances at Euro 2024-where they reached the semi-finals-and respectable quarter-final finishes in both the most recent World Cup and the UEFA Nations League, the Netherlands are setting their sights on a maiden global title. Their immediate focus is the group stage, and their track record is promising: the Oranje have remained unbeaten in 16 consecutive World Cup group-stage matches since 1994.

Interestingly, Ronald Koeman, who captained the team during the 1994 tournament held in the United States, now returns to North American soil as head coach to lead his country through another World Cup campaign.

Their opening opponents, Japan, enter t...