The Independent
·14 June 2026
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·14 June 2026
Netherlands were hit back twice by Japan in an instant World Cup group stage classic in Dallas that resulted in a 2-2 draw.
Virgil Van Dijk gave the Oranje the lead with a super header, only for Keito Nakamura’s tidy finish to level matters.
But Ronald Koeman’s side were back in front through the sublime, curling finish of Crysencio Summerville.
Yet the Samurai Blue would not give in and late pressure eventually broke the Dutch, Koki Ogawa’s header was deflected home via his teammate Daichi Kamada to spark wild scenes in Dallas.







































