World Cup 2026 schedule: Japan vs. Netherlands, Germany opens campaign

The World Cup 2026 schedule for June 15 (Vietnam time) kicks off with a match between Germany and Curacao at midnight. This game is expected to be a one-sided affair, with Germany heavily favored to win.

The main event of the day, however, is the highly anticipated clash between Japan and the Netherlands at 3 a.m. The Dutch are considered top contenders for the group title, but Japan is expected to provide a significant challenge. Japan's progress in recent years and their strong performances, including topping a group with Spain and Germany in the 2022 World Cup, demonstrate their capability to compete at the highest level.

Fans can also look forward to two other notable matches: Ivory Coast against Ecuador at 6 a.m., and Sweden facing Tunisia at 9 a.m. All these matches will be broadcast on multiple Vietnamese channels, including VTV3, VTV6, VTV9, VTV10, SCTV, FPT Play, and TV360, with live online streams also available.