The Netherlands and Japan played to a 2-2 draw in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan twice came from behind to secure a point against the Dutch. Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring for the Netherlands, but Japan equalized shortly after. Crysencio Summerville put the Netherlands back in front, only for Japan to find a late equalizer.
Both coaches expressed mixed feelings. Netherlands’ coach noted disappointment with conceding late but acknowledged the team’s effort. Japan’s coach lamented the inability to secure a win but praised his team’s resilience and collective effort in fighting back twice.
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