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Japan and Netherlands draw 2-2 in World Cup Group F opener

Japan and the Netherlands drew 2-2 in their opening World Cup Group F match. Japan took an early lead, but the Netherlands scored twice before Japan equalized in the second half, giving both teams one point each.

Jun 15, 2026

Sports

Japan fight back twice to deny Netherlands in World Cup opener

Japan twice came from behind to hold the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in their Group F opener, witnessed by 69,285 fans in Texas. Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville were cancelled out by Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada.

Jun 14, 2026