Netherlands confirm Depay and Verbruggen fit for Japan clash

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman confirmed that Memphis Depay and Bart Verbruggen are both fit to start Sunday's Group F opener against Japan. The Dutch squad received a significant boost ahead of their first match in the tournament.

Both players have recovered in time to feature in the highly anticipated encounter. Koeman will rely on their fitness as they aim to secure a victory in their group stage campaign.