Netherlands draws 2-2 with Japan in World Cup opener with Ake, Reijnders
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Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Netherlands played to a 2-2 draw against Japan in their opening group-stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 15. The match featured a goalless first half, followed by Virgil van Dijk scoring for the Netherlands, before Keito Nakamura equalized. Crysencio Summerville then gave the Netherlands a 2-1 lead, but Daichi Kamada equalized late to secure a point for Japan. Tijjani Reijnders started and played 70 minutes, while Nathan Ake came off the bench in the final minutes as both players vie for roles in the tournament.
- •Match ended in a 2-2 draw in the World Cup opener.
- •Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scored for the Netherlands.
- •Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada netted for Japan.
- •Tijjani Reijnders played 70 minutes; Nathan Ake came on late.
- •Both teams are vying for a strong position in Group A.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Reijnders and Ake’s Holland held by Japan
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Man City World Cup 2026 Watch: Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake feature in Netherlands draw vs Japan
"A late equaliser meant Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake’s Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their World Cup Group F opener.Reijnders started for the Dutch in Dallas before coming off i...
"Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake featured in Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan in their opening group-stage fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After a goalless first-half, Liverpool’s Virgil van Di...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:45 AMReijnders and Ake’s Holland held by Japan
A late equaliser meant Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake’s Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their World Cup Group F opener.Reijnders started for the Dutch in Dallas before coming off i...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 5:35 AMMan City World Cup 2026 Watch: Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake feature in Netherlands draw vs Japan
Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake featured in Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan in their opening group-stage fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After a goalless first-half, Liverpool’s Virgil van Di...
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