Netherlands and Japan trade goals as World Cup match heats up

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:34 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Netherlands and Japan trade goals as World Cup match heats up
Summary

The World Cup match between the Netherlands and Japan is currently taking place in Dallas. After a scoreless first half, Virgil van Dijk gave the Netherlands the lead with a header. Japan's Keito Nakamura quickly equalized before Crysencio Summerville restored the Dutch lead with a curled shot. The match remains competitive as both teams seek further scoring opportunities.

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  • Match is live in Dallas between Netherlands and Japan.
  • Virgil van Dijk scored first for the Netherlands.
  • Keito Nakamura equalized for Japan shortly after.
  • Crysencio Summerville restored the lead for the Netherlands.
  • Ongoing back-and-forth adds intensity to the match.
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There wasn’t much happening in the first half of the World Cup cracker between the Netherlands and Japan. Both teams largely canceled each other out. So a little nap in the stands at the stadium in ...

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