The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Japan and the Netherlands will meet in a Group F match at 3 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Stadium (known as Dallas Stadium for the tournament, in accordance with FIFA rules).

This will be the first of nine World Cup matches in Arlington, culminating with a semifinal July 14.

Follow along for updates today before, during and after the match:

Scoreless at halftime

3:52 p.m.

It was a scoreless first half from AT&T Stadium, as the Dutch and Japanese backlines held firm through the first 45 minutes of action.

The Netherlands generated the most threats, putting three shots on goal from five total attempts. The Orange have also dominated possession, holding the ball for 69-percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes. Lead striker Donyell Malen has paced the Dutch with three shots on goal.

However, Japan has still had its opportunities. While the Samurai Blue are still hunting a first shot on goal, multiple possession swings gave the Japanese some threats in the box. Against arguably the best backline in the world, Japan will have to be creative and assertive to find the back of the net in the final 45 minutes.

— Nick Harris

Scenes from inside the stadium

3:18 p.m.

Charles Baggarly captured fans of Japan and the Netherlands getting ready for the match:

Kudos for Dutch fans

3:10 p.m.

Parker Nay, a Netherlands supporter from Plano who has been to Dallas Cowboys games and Big 12 championships and attended Oklahoma State, talked about just how different the environment is at the World Cup.

He participated in the Oranje Fanwalk that took place before the game.

“I went to Oklahoma State University, and we had a great college football program, and we never had an experience quite like that, where you have 20,000 people walking around just excited to represent their country, and it was really, really cool to see,” Nay said.

— Lawrence Dow

A Texan rooting for the Netherlands

3:01 p.m.

Adam Haltman, a Netherlands fan from Austin, Texas, is one of many Texans who are choosing to support other nations as they travel to Dallas-Fort Worth for the the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities in the world to visit,” Haltman said. “I’ve been there many times, and I love the Dutch people. I’ve never been to Japan. Good luck to [Japan], though.”

— Charles Baggarly

The match is underway

3 p.m.

Japan and the Netherlands are underway in the first World Cup match in DFW since 1994.

Japanese fans making themselves heard

2:57 p.m.

Chants from Japanese fans are rattling through the stadium.

The view from near the top of AT&T Stadium

2:55 p.m.

Here’s what Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel’s view looks like from nearly the top of AT&T Stadium:

Checking the betting odds

2:35 p.m.

Sportsbooks expect a competitive match today.

The Netherlands is favored at +108 on DraftKings, which implies a 48.1% chance of winning. That means a bettor would profit $108 on a $100 bet if the Netherlands prevails.

Japan is +285 (profit $285 on a $100 wager), and the draw is +257.

That’s right, American sports fans, remember that the draw is in play in the World Cup group stage. Matches can end in a tie, with both teams receiving one point in the standings.

In this case, bookmakers view a draw as slightly more likely than a Japanese victory.

The Netherlands is the No. 8-ranked team in the world, while Japan is No. 18.

The total (the over/under for goals scored in the match) is 2.5.

Netherlands fans out in full force

2:05 p.m.

Fans of the Netherlands famously wear orange, and that color is well-represented at AT&T Stadium.

They’re even singing “Sweet Caroline.” Check out the video from Abigail Dollins (at the top of the page on desktop and below on mobile):

Setting the stage

1:55 p.m.

If you haven’t been following along with World Cup coverage, catch up with our primers here and here.

Those stories cover everything from sports angles to what fans should know if they want to go to a match or just enjoy a watch party.

Wreck snarls traffic on Interstate 30

1:40 p.m.

North Texas traffic is already finding a place on the World Cup stage.

Star-Telegram reporter Nick Harris is stuck on the media shuttle coming from Dallas to Arlington that was in a dead stop on westbound Interstate 30 because of a wreck.

“All lanes closed for a wreck on I-30 WB at the turnpike. Parked traffic.

“These poor Dutch and Japanese fans are about to get a rude awakening on North Texas traffic control.

“Kickoff is 3pm, do I make it in the stadium in time?”

Nick said one lane is now open, and vehicles are moving at a 5 mph pace.

Fans making their way into the stadium

1:33 p.m.

We are about an hour and a half away from kickoff.

Fans are making it through tight security into the stadium.

Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel will be watching from the stands, and he offers some advice:

“Fans going to #WorldCup matches —- arrive eaaaarly. Think airport security lines the day before Thanksgiving …. And there’s a strike.”

This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 1:38 PM.