The Netherlands has advanced to the World Cup final three times, most recently in 2010; they have lost every time and are once again among the top contenders going into their group match against Japan.
National coach Ronald Koeman acknowledged that his team will have to perform at the highest level against a motivated opponent.
Japan have retained Hajime Moriyasu as manager, unlike the Dutch, who switched coaches from Louis Van Gaal to Koeman, and the team has also suffered injuries to players such as captain Wataru Endo and Kaoru Mitoma.
However, an important question ahead of the match remains whether the weather will play a role in the Group F match.
Will weather and heat have an effect on the Netherlands versus Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The Netherlands-Japan match in the FIFA World Cup will be played at the Dallas Stadium, also known as the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, United States. The kick-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM local time.
Weather forecast in Dallas in the afternoon, when the match between the Netherlands and Japan starts. | Photo credit: Screengrab / Accuweather
Weather forecast in Dallas in the afternoon, when the match between the Netherlands and Japan starts. | Photo credit: Screengrab / Accuweather
Weather conditions around the stadium are expected to be warm and humid. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in Dallas on Sunday, with the heaviest precipitation expected in the evening and overnight.
According to Battery weatherthere is a 70 percent chance of rain, with temperatures rising around 30°C and humidity 73 percent.
However, the stadium has a retractable roof that can be used during the match if necessary, depending on FIFA’s deliberations.
Published on June 15, 2026
