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Japan’s unusual time-board tactic grabs attention in World Cup draw with Netherlands

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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 15, 2026

What happened

Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in its 2026 World Cup opener in Dallas after Daichi Kamada scored late. Coach Hajime Moriyasu’s staff drew attention by showing players a board with only the remaining time, a tactic that sparked debate and jokes on ITV.

  • 01Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in its 2026 World Cup opener in Dallas.
  • 02Hajime Moriyasu used a board showing only the minutes remaining.
  • 03Daichi Kamada equalized two minutes from full time.
  • 04Ange Postecoglou and Gary Neville joked about the unusual method.
  • 05The tactic became a social media talking point after the match.

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

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Japan’s unusual time-board tactic grabs attention in World Cup draw with Netherlands
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Japan Coach Goes Viral for Using a Giant Tactical Board at the World Cup

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