Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38am on 15 Jun 2026,Monday Sports
Japan fought back twice to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their Group F opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas. Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk broke the deadlock in the 51st minute, but Keito Nakamura equalised six minutes later. Crysencio Summerville restored the Netherlands' lead in the 64th minute before Daichi Kamada headed home in the 89th minute to rescue a point for Japan. The thrilling contest showcased Japan's resilience and denied the Dutch a winning start to their World Cup campaign.
