Virgil van Dijk scores in Netherlands' World Cup draw against Japan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:10 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
In their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the Netherlands and Japan played to a 2-2 draw in Dallas. Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring with a header from a cross by Ryan Gravenberch. Despite taking the lead, the Dutch team conceded twice, ultimately settling for a point. Roy Keane praised Van Dijk's goal, describing it as a 'fantastic' finish. As the tournament progresses, the Netherlands aims to improve on this performance to meet their pre-tournament expectations.
- •Virgil van Dijk scored with a header from Ryan Gravenberch's cross.
- •The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
- •Roy Keane praised Van Dijk's goal on ITV Sport.
- •The Netherlands relinquished a lead twice during the match.
- •The Dutch aim for deeper runs in the tournament.
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