Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller - Reuters
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Key People
Crysencio Summerville is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Daichi Kamada is a Japan international midfielder whose contract expired at the end of last season.
The national football team representing Japan.
Keito Nakamura is a Japanese professional footballer recognized for his offensive play.
Koki Ogawa is a Japanese professional soccer player who plays as a striker.
Nathan Ake is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defender.
The national football team representing the Netherlands.
Ronald Koeman is a former professional footballer and the coach of the Netherlands national team.
Ryan Gravenberch is a Dutch professional footballer playing as a midfielder.
Takefusa Kubo is a Japanese professional footballer known for his skillful play.
Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional football player who plays as a defender for Liverpool.
Zion Suzuki is a Japanese professional soccer player who serves as a goalkeeper.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPeTVlbFNOb1pQOURjakxWVHVrSzc5N19JaDdZeE5seG5Bd3YyN0VJUmVBNEZFSWczaVRYa1hqOW1pQldiQU5BSDFiRWdJcFBCNDIxcFhiVlRJYTVGUTYwZFZyQmw1cnd4bFlTeEdOYXY5Zm9MQmtjYjVxTlZ5S2tWOE0tNkdUZmJMbmJGWWdPemdWLS1mVjNhVVNwdU5lVDE1RkYzNGx2VEg1ajlz?oc=5" target="_blank">Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute header off Koki Ogawa's corner kick secured a 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener in Arlington, Texas.
Daichi Kamada's 89th-minute equaliser denied the Netherlands a win as Japan fought back to draw 2-2 in their World Cup opener in Dallas.
Japan twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F opener in Arlington, Texas, with Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute header earning them a point.
Japan held the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw after a late equalizer in their Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas.
Japan and the Netherlands drew 2-2 in their World Cup opener, with Daichi Kamada's late header securing the equalizer for Japan in Arlington, Texas.
Japan's resilience was on display as they twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in a pulsating Group F encounter at Dallas Stadium.
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