Japan have already shown they can beat major European nations at the World Cup, while the Netherlands enter this opener protecting a long unbeaten run in World Cup group-stage matches. One of those trends may break in Dallas.
Ecuador’s recent progress has been built on clean sheets and defensive control, while Ivory Coast are returning to the World Cup after 12 years away. That combination points towards a tight, tense and potentially goalless Group E opener.
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