The Dutch certainly appear likely to win Group E although Cameroon, inspired by three-times African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto'o, Japan and the Danes will all have other ideas.
Netherlands go into the tournament in outstanding form following victories by 2-1 over Mexico, 4-1 against Ghana and a thumping 6-1 scoreline versus Hungary in the last two weeks.
Although Cameroon failed to win in their last seven warm-ups French coach Paul Le Guen was still very pleased with his team's progress and optimistic about their chances.
Netherlands midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart said this week the self-belief in Bert Van Marwijk's squad was so high they did not just want to finish top of the group but felt they had what it takes to win the tournament.
"Like Spain, we have some very good players and a very good coach," he told reporters. "We have (Wesley) Sneijder, Robben, we have lots of quality. And if we get there in good shape, we definitely have possibilities to win the World Cup."
Apart from Robben's thigh problem, picked up versus Hungary, the Dutch have had a largely trouble-free build-up and if they stop conceding sloppy goals they could reach the later stages.
Their preparations have been unsettled by the remarks of Roger Milla, one of the heroes of 1990, about Eto'o, questioning his commitment to the cause and saying he did not play as well for Cameroon as he does for his club side Inter Milan.
Eto'o, who helped Inter win the Champions League last month and is dreaming of an astonishing double with a World Cup triumph as well, briefly hinted he would not take part in the tournament following Milla's criticism.
That threat has subsided and Cameroon's outstanding player will lead a strong, tough and experienced squad who could match or even better the team's performance 20 years ago.
