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World Cup Night Delivers Late Drama, History and a Touching Tribute
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 with a 90th-minute goal, and Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 at the 2026 World Cup. The night also featured milestone goals, a touching no-celebration tribute by Yasin Ayari, and a viral cleanup scene involving Jameis Winston and Japan fans.
- 01Japan came back twice to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in Group 6.
- 02Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 on Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner.
- 03Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1, led by a heartfelt goal from Yasin Ayari.
- 04Virgil van Dijk became the Dutch team's second-oldest World Cup scorer.
- 05Jameis Winston joined Japan fans cleaning up the stadium after the match.
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