Ayase Ueda has blossomed playing in the Dutch Eredivisie. He now has to hurt Netherlands' World Cup prospects.

Cut straight to the action with the latest highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Release date: 26 June 2026

Japan's World Cup hopes take a hit as captain Wataru Endo exits three days before kickoff against the Netherlands.

Those who purchased World Cup tickets months ago through FIFA's lottery were offered fixed prices. Now, days away from Netherlands-Japan at AT&T Stadium, prices are higher on secondary markets.

As the clock ticks down to the Netherlands' opening World Cup match, the country is gripped once more by orange fever.

"We never would have dreamt that, first of all, we'd get a World Cup here, and then your Dutch team plays here."

The Netherlands meets Uzbekistan on Monday at Icahn Stadium in New York City for their final tune-up before the World Cup.