Japan come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Dutch at World Cup

Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F opener on Sunday, June 15. The Samurai Blue came from behind twice, with Daichi Kamada deflecting a Koki Ogawa header into the net in the 88th minute to secure the equaliser. The Netherlands had led through a Virgil van Dijk header in the 51st minute and Crysencio Summerville's goal in the 64th minute, while Japan's draw extended their unbeaten run to eight matches.