Japan and the Netherlands play out a 2-2 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener in Texas. The Netherlands take the lead twice, and Japan respond on both occasions, earning a point after a late equaliser by Daichi Kamada. Multiple reports describe Kamada scoring in the 88th–89th minute to level the match after Japan had already twice come from behind.
The Netherlands’ goals are credited to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville. Japan’s reply comes through Keito Nakamura and Kamada, with Kamada’s late header seen as decisive. BBC and other outlets describe Japan’s comeback as coming from behind twice, while BBC characterises the late goal as rescuing Japan.
Attendance is reported as 69,285 in the match coverage. Several articles also note key saves by Japan’s goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, and Yahoo Sports adds that Dutch media scrutinise Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman’s substitutions after the result.
