Japan snatch 2-2 draw with Netherlands in World Cup Group F
Japan's midfielder #13 Keito Nakamura (R) fights for the ball with Netherlands' forward #24 Crysencio Summerville during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 14, 2026. (Photo by Aric Becker / AFP)
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June 14, 2026

Japan snatch 2-2 draw with Netherlands in World Cup Group F

ARLINGTON, United States (AFP)—Daichi Kamada headed a late equaliser as Japan twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in a thrilling World Cup Group F clash in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.

Crystal Palace player Kamada headed home in the 88th minute at the AT&T Stadium to earn a precious point for the Blue Samurai after Crysencio Summerville had given the Dutch a 2-1 lead in the 64th minute.

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk had opened the scoring for the Netherlands in the 51st minute before Japan’s Keito Nakamura made it 1-1 six minutes later.

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