The Netherlands opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2:2 draw against Japan at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Coach Ronald Koeman's team led twice but failed to hold on to their initial lead. Japan equalized late in the match, when Daichi Kamada secured a point for his team in the 89th minute. Die Zeit ↗
According to available information, the Group F match had a different character in each half. The first half did not produce a notable tempo, while after the break the game opened up and brought more chances and goals. The Netherlands dictated play on the pitch for most of the match and twice took the lead, but Japan stayed in the game thanks to a compact defense. Tagesspiegel ↗
The Japanese team punished the Netherlands mainly at set pieces. These moments were precisely what mattered in Japan's comeback against an opponent with one of the best defenses in the tournament. Takefusa Kubo did not make much of an impact on the Japanese side, as he had to withdraw due to injury, limiting his influence on the match. Der Standard ↗
For the Netherlands, this marks a disappointing end to the match and the loss of two points in a contest they came close to winning. Koeman's team will therefore be looking to make amends as Group F continues, while Japan came away with a valuable point after their late equalizer. Der Standard ↗
Netherlands lose victory over Japan late in the match
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Fußballweltmeisterschaft 2026: Japan sichert sich spät ein Remis gegen die Niederlande
Die Zeit
| 00:38 15.06.
Oranje-Party getrübt: Japan verdirbt Niederlande kurz vor Schluss den WM-Start
n-tv
| 23:59 14.06.
Oranje-Party getrübt: Japan verdirbt Niederlanden kurz vor Schluss den WM-Start
n-tv
| 23:59 14.06.
Fußball: Später Ausgleich: Niederlande verpasst Startsieg gegen Japan
Tagesspiegel
| 23:56 14.06.
Fußball: Das war die WM-Nacht: Jubel bei Ivorern und Lob für DFB-Team
Tagesspiegel
| 05:02 15.06.
Japan knöpft der Niederlande spät einen Punkt ab
Der Standard
| 00:16 15.06.
Japan knöpft den Niederlanden spät einen Punkt ab
Der Standard
| 00:16 15.06.
Japán az utolsó percekben egyenlített Hollandia ellen
Telex
| 00:05 15.06.
Países Bajos deja resucitar a un timorato Japón que castiga a Koeman
El Mundo
| 00:15 15.06.
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