Japan vs Netherlands
head-to-head record
- Japan wins
- 0
- Draws
- 2
- Netherlands wins
- 2
4 meetings, 2009 to 2026Goals: Japan 4, Netherlands 8
Japan and Netherlands have met 4 times since 2009. Netherlands have won 2, Japan 0, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 14 June 2026, when the match ended 2–2 at the World Cup.
The 4 meetings have produced 12 goals, 3.00 per game. The biggest win is Netherlands’ 3–0 in a friendly in 2009. Netherlands are unbeaten in the last four meetings (2 wins, 2 draws).
Who has won more, Japan or Netherlands?
All matches4 matches
Competitive2 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Japan 4, Netherlands 83.00 per game
- First meeting
- Netherlands 3–0 JapanFriendly, 5 Sept 2009
- Most recent
- Netherlands 2–2 JapanWorld Cup, 14 Jun 2026
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Netherlands 3–0 JapanFriendly, 5 Sept 2009
- Most goals in a meeting
- Netherlands 2–2 JapanWorld Cup, 14 Jun 2026
- Current run
- Netherlands unbeaten in 4
- TFN Elo rating now
- Japan 1963 (13th), Netherlands 2038 (9th)How the rating works
All 4 meetings
- Netherlands2Japan2
World Cup
Arlington, United States (neutral)
- Netherlands2Japan2
Friendly
Genk, Belgium (neutral)
- Netherlands1Japan0
World Cup
Durban, South Africa (neutral)
- Netherlands3Japan0
Friendly
Enschede, Netherlands
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Netherlands's home games
1 match
001
JapanDrawsNetherlands
At neutral venues
3 matches
021
JapanDrawsNetherlands
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Japan | Draws | Netherlands | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2–3 |
| Friendly | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2–5 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Japan | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 22009 to 2010 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 22013 to 2026 | 42009 to 2026 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 16 November 2013 to 14 June 2026.
Questions answered
How many times have Japan and Netherlands played each other?
4 times, starting on 5 September 2009. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Japan and Netherlands?
Netherlands, with 2 wins to 0. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Japan vs Netherlands?
Netherlands’ 3–0 win in a friendly on 5 September 2009 in Enschede.
When did Japan and Netherlands last play?
On 14 June 2026 in Arlington, when the match ended 2–2 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Japan and Netherlands?
In 2 competitive matches, Japan have 0 wins, Netherlands have 1, and 1 ended level.
Every Japan vs Netherlands result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2–2 | Japan | World Cup | Arlington, United States (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 2–2 | Japan | Friendly | Genk, Belgium (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 1–0 | Japan | World Cup | Durban, South Africa (neutral) | |
| Netherlands | 3–0 | Japan | Friendly | Enschede, Netherlands |
Recent form
Japan
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.