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June 14, 2026

Netherlands vs Japan Live FIFA World Cup 2026: Virgil van Dijk Gives Dutch the Lead

Netherlands vs Japan Live FIFA World Cup 2026: Virgil van Dijk Gives Dutch the Lead

The Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk gave his team a solid lead in the ongoing World Cup clash, as the Japanese goalkeeper failed to counter his header. As a result, the Netherlands have struck first in the match, getting the lead by 1-0 on the board.

As predicted, the Dutch team came up with a renewed plan to break the defenses of the Japanese side in the second half. Their captain Virgil van Dijk was at the forefront, making sure to give his team an early lead in the match.

Japan are now looking to get an equalizer to level the scores, but the Dutch are looking strong on their defense. Currently, the scoresheet is standing at 1-0, but Netherlands are looking to double it with their renewed attacking plan.