The Netherlands national football team starts the World Cup 2026 with a tough match against Japan. On Sunday evening, June 14, at 22.00 Dutch time, it was finally time. The Dutch team started the World Cup. The opponent was Japan, in a grotesque AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Ronald Koeman chose the lineup he also used in the practice match against Uzbekistan. This meant that Crysencio Summerville was on the right, Donyell Malen in the striker position, and Cody Gakpo on the left. No Memphis Depay in the base, apparently he was not fit enough. The shirts of Oranje stood out, but not entirely positive. The shirt was quite orange and did not come out well on television. The KNVB gets free advice to test the shirts on a field with a television camera. Other news about the World Cup 2026 is that Belgium fails against Cape Verde and that Germany gets a blow. The Netherlands still has to prove itself in the tournament. The upcoming matches will be exciting. The Dutch team must prepare well for the next matches. The fans of Oranje hope for a good performance from the team. The Netherlands national football team's chances in the tournament are still uncertain. But with the right mindset and preparation, they can achieve a good result.