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Japan to Face Netherlands, Tunisia in 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F; Other Opponent to Be Decided in March Playoffs

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By Yu Hirasawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent

14:16 JST, December 6, 2025

WASHINGTON — Japan will face the Netherlands, ranked No. 7 in the world, in its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after been drawn in Group F at a ceremony in Washington on Friday.

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