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Japan’s scoreboard trick turns heads after dramatic World Cup draw with the Netherlands

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First reported by Mako · Jun 14, 2026

What happened

Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in Dallas in its 2026 World Cup opener, with Daichi Kamada scoring a late equalizer. The match also drew attention for coach Hajime Moriyasu’s unusual sideline board showing only the minutes left in the game.

  • 01Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in its World Cup opener in Dallas.
  • 02Daichi Kamada scored the late equalizer two minutes before full time.
  • 03Hajime Moriyasu used a board showing only the minutes remaining.
  • 04The tactic sparked discussion on social media and in ITV’s studio.
  • 05Ange Postecoglou and Gary Neville reacted with jokes and praise.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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Daichi KamadaVirgil van Dijk
OrganizationsJapan national football team, Netherlands national football team, ITV, Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic, Valencia
PlacesDallas, Japan, Netherlands

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Japan’s scoreboard trick turns heads after dramatic World Cup draw with the Netherlands
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Japan Stuns Netherlands With Late Equalizer in World Cup Thriller
N12Center · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Japan and the Netherlands play out a thrilling 2-2 World Cup draw
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Japan’s Late Header Stuns the Netherlands in 2-2 Draw
N12Center · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Kamada’s Late Header Earns Japan a Dramatic 2-2 Draw Against the Netherlands

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