Game
2 - 2
HT 0 - 0
Japan
Japan
JPN
1593Rating
Notable Events
34th game played in Arlington 34th
1st game for Japan in Arlington 1st
1st game for Netherlands in Arlington 1st
4th meeting between Japan and Netherlands 4th
36th time the score was 2-2 in the FIFA World Cup 36th
34th 2-2 involving Japan 34th
43rd 2-2 involving Netherlands 43rd
3rd 2-2 involving Netherlands in the FIFA World Cup 3rd

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Match Importance
73 / 100 Marquee
Minimal Low Medium Marquee Elite

A marquee match. High stakes, well-matched rivals, and the kind of stage that elevates a fixture into the top tier.

Rating Impact

Netherlands ▲ +1.5
Before
1539
After
1540
Win expected: 42%
Japan ▼ -1.5
Before
1593
After
1592
Win expected: 58%
Pre-Match Win Probability
42%
58%
Netherlands Japan

Model Verdict

What the WFS predictor said before kickoff

Japan49.6% probabilityModel pick
MissedActual: DrawVerdict
1.18 - 1.70Actual: 2 - 2Expected score
0.240 = textbook · 1 = shockSurprise
Netherlands Draw Japan
26% 24% 50%
Over 2.5 goals
55
Both teams to score
57
Tournament
Competition
FIFA World Cup
Edition
2026
Phase
Group Stages
Stage
Group 6 / F
Venue
USANeutral Venue

Data Confidence

Previous Meetings

Match-Up Analysis

Head-to-head matches between Netherlands and Japan prior to this game.

D 16 Nov 13 AWAY
2 - 2
Friendly
H 19 Jun 10 AWAY
1 - 0
FIFA World Cup