The FIFA World Cup 2026 has gotten off to a rollicking start, and fans across the globe are tuning in to catch all the action live. Today, one of the favorites to win the tournament, the Netherlands, takes on Asian giants Japan in their group F fixture.
Based on recent form, the Dutch are expected to put on a show and grab all three points. Japan's well-known resilience, however, could play spoilsport. If you're excited to tune in, here's how to catch today's Netherlands vs. Japan game live, even without a streaming subscription.
When Is the Netherlands vs. Japan World Cup Match?
The Netherlands vs. Japan World Cup game kicks off today at 4 p.m. ET on June 14 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Dutch arrive with a star-studded team comprising Frenkie De Jong, Virgil Van Dijk, Denzel Dumfries, Cody Gakpo, and more. It's one of the best units they've put together since the 2010 team that reached the final of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Joachim Klement, a German economist who has correctly predicted the last three Cup winners, has forecast they will lift their first-ever World Cup trophy on July 19.
Japan may not have the prediction market behind them, but they will look to put on a spirited performance with the likes of Takefusa Kubo, Yuto Nagatomo, Ayase Ueda, Wataru Endo, and Daichi Kamada in their wings. Kubo has been dubbed 'Japanese Messi' by local fans, and he is sure to entertain with his dribbles and runs.
How to Watch the Netherlands vs. Japan Live in the US
Today's match will air on Fox and Telemundo. If you're in the United States, you can follow along with a variety of sports streaming subscriptions, including DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don't have a streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial.
How to Watch the Netherlands vs. Japan Match Online for Free
The Netherlands vs. Japan match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms:
- The UK: BBC iPlayer/ITV
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Australia: SBS
- France: M6
- Belgium: RTBF
- Austria: Servus TV
- Spain: RTVE
- Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube
These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so if you're in the US or another country and want to watch for free, you can try a virtual private network (VPN). To watch the Netherlands vs. Japan World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN is PCMag's top choice for location spoofing because it offers server locations around the globe. That makes it a good VPN to mask your location so you can view region-locked content. Plus, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the tournament this year.
The steps below explain how you can access the Netherlands vs. Japan match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to a server in another country aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan at no additional cost.
How Long Is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup will span from June 11 to July 19.
This year's 23rd World Cup marks the first time the event has had three host nations: the US, Canada, and Mexico. The event has also expanded to 48 participating nations and a total of 104 games. This expansion means that the eventual champion will have to win five knockout games, instead of the former four.
We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.
Source: PCMag.com
