The Netherlands and Japan clash in a decisive Group stage encounter that will shape both teams' knockout ambitions. Japan arrive in fine form with five consecu…

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Japan kick off their World Cup campaign against Group F opponents the Netherlands when the sides meet for the first time in over a decade on Friday evening in …

After Ancelotti’s Brazil debut and Montella’s Turkey suffering a surprise defeat, the opening matchday of the World Cup continues with Germany and the Netherla…

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has an official obligation to root for two World Cup competitors, and a soft spot for a third.

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has an official obligation to root for two World Cup competitors, and a soft spot for a third.

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Japan’s captain Wataru Endo has been ruled out of the World Cup with injury and has announced his international retirement, three days before his team’s tourna…