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On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japa…
Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands as Iran made their long-awaited arri…
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki eyes the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday…
For a crowd of superfans, Japan’s performance against the Netherlands only stoked their enthusiasm.
Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 spectators in Texas, opening their…
World Cup 2026: Netherlands let victory slip as Japan salvage point with last-gasp header
The Netherlands and Japan clash in a decisive Group stage encounter that will shape both teams' knockout ambitions. Japan arrive in fine form with five consecu…
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.
Japan kick off their World Cup campaign against Group F opponents the Netherlands when the sides meet for the first time in over a decade on Friday evening in …
After Ancelotti’s Brazil debut and Montella’s Turkey suffering a surprise defeat, the opening matchday of the World Cup continues with Germany and the Netherla…

































































































