Virgil van Dijk scores as Netherlands draws Japan 2-2 in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring for the Netherlands in their World Cup match against Japan on June 15, 2026. Despite leading on two occasions, the Dutch side drew the match 2-2. Van Dijk expressed disappointment after the game, emphasizing that they could have avoided Japan's first goal. Coach Ronald Koeman faces scrutiny for his substitutions during critical moments. The Netherlands will next compete against Sweden, who won their opener against Tunisia.
- •Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal for Netherlands.
- •Netherlands leads twice but allows Japan to equalize both times.
- •Coach Ronald Koeman criticized for substitutions after retaking the lead.
- •Next match for Netherlands is against Sweden, who won their opener 5-1.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk disappointed with World Cup opener
"Virgin van Dijk scored the opening goal for the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup. Unfortunately for the Liverpool star, his side twice lost the lead to Japan, with the game ending 2-2. Speaking to th...
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