Ronald Koeman’s side are looking to reach the latter stages of the sport’s biggest competition, and perhaps even better their 2010 feat, where they reached the final in South Africa.
They were beaten 1-0 by Spain thanks to Andres Iniesta’s goal, in what was their third-ever final appearance following their 1974 and 1978 runs.
The Oranje are hoping to go three better than their Qatar quarter-final exit, where they were defeated by Argentina on penalties after an astonishing game in Lusail.
They face a Japan side who are coming into this tournament as many’s dark horses.
Hajime Moriyasu has what many…
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