How to watch Netherlands vs Japan in US and UK - Virgil van Dijk in action, TV channel, live stream
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Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo gets their World Cup underway with the Netherlands against Japan later. Learn moreVirgil van Dijk will captain the Netherlands at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Three more Liverpool stars will get their World Cup underway today as the Netherlands take on Japan.Reds captain Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo are all part of Ronald Koeman's squad as the Dutch look to end their long wait to be crowned world champions, having made three finals previously.They haven't been handed the easiest of draws in Group F though, starting with a tough opener against Japan before facing Sweden and Tunisia.
If Van Dijk and co are to land the trophy they've been craving for so long, they will have to things the hard way.Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Netherlands vs Japan in the US and UK today.What time is kick-off?The game kicks off at 3 pm local time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will also be available in Spanish via Telemundo and streaming through Peacock.Watch LFC safely from anywhere in the world with NordFrom $3.39 a monthNord VPNSee the dealWatch every Reds game, at the Kop or away, with Nord VPN.
Prices from $3.39 a month depending on package, with a free Amazon gift card included with many deals for a limited time.Early team newsThe Liverpool trio of Van Dijk, Gravenberch and Gakpo will all be expected to start for the Netherlands, with the former captaining his country.The Dutch have been hit by the withdrawal of Jurrien Timber, with the Arsenal defender unable to recover from injury in time for the tournament as Lutsharel Geertruida has earned himself a late call-up. Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman has confirmed both Memphis Depay and Bart Verbruggen are in contention, having been doubts after the warm-up games.Arsenal full-back Jurrien Timber will miss the World Cup through injury.(Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)Predicted Netherlands line-up: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, De Jong; Summerville, Reijnders, Gakpo; Memphis.As for Japan, Wataru Endo's injury and subsequent international retirement has come as a big blow ahead of the tournament.