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Japan and the Netherlands Draw 2-2 in World Cup Opener
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67% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 14, 2026
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Japan and the Netherlands drew 2-2 in their opening World Cup 2026 Group F match in Arlington. Virgil van Dijk and Crisencio Somerville scored for the Netherlands, while Kaito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada replied for Japan. Japan next plays Tunisia, and the Netherlands face Sweden.
- 01Van Dijk and Somerville twice put the Netherlands ahead.
- 02Nakamura and Kamada rescued Japan with second-half goals.
- 03The match ended 2-2 in Arlington in Group F.
- 04Japan had beaten England and Scotland in pre-tournament preparation.
- 05The Netherlands now face Sweden next, while Japan meets Tunisia.
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