Netherlands and Japan battle to a thrilling 2-2 draw at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 in a World Cup 2026 group stage match on June 14 in Arlington, Texas. Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring in the 51st minute, followed by Keito Nakamura equalizing for Japan shortly after. Crysencio Summerville restored the Netherlands' lead in the 64th minute with his first international goal. Japan equalized again in the 88th minute through Daichi Kamada after a corner kick effort. The result marks an exciting start for both teams in their World Cup campaigns, with the Netherlands set to face Sweden and Japan to play Tunisia next.
- •Match held in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.
- •Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal for the Netherlands.
- •Keito Nakamura equalized for Japan shortly after Van Dijk's goal.
- •Crysencio Summerville scored to give the Netherlands a brief lead.
- •Daichi Kamada equalized for Japan late in the match.
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