Japanese soccer fans have gone viral once again for tidying up the stadium after their team’s World Cup soccer match against the Netherlands this week, only to prompt a meme criticizing the country’s men for not applying the same standards of behavior while at home.

Japan, Germany's rout, Ivory Coast, and Spain's outlook.

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo said on Wednesday his side must be wary of Liverpool teammate Alexander Isak when they ​face Sweden in their next World Cup Group F match, after the striker's ‌return to fitness and scoring form.

The Netherlands national team opened training at its base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 10.  The Dutch practiced for just over an hour at the NWSL Kansas City Current’s training facility.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder — and current NOS TV commentator — Rafael van der Vaart apologized Wednesday after making an ill-advised comment while breaking down Netherlands 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday.