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Japan draws 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup opener

Published 14 June 2026

Japan twice came from behind to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener on Sunday. Daichi Kamada’s deflected header in the 88th minute secured a point for the Samurai Blue in front of 69,285 spectators at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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