Netherlands and Japan play out an eventful World Cup Group F match in Arlington, ending 2-2 after Japan secures a late equaliser. With temperatures reported as high in the early stages of the game, the contest becomes a back-and-forth battle in which the Netherlands look set to gain an early advantage. Daichi Kamada scores for Japan in the 88th minute to make the score level, cancelling out what had appeared to be a Dutch breakthrough. The goal comes from a corner and is described as deflected, leading to immediate celebration from the Japanese substitutes and staff. Earlier in the match, the Netherlands find ways to trouble Japan, and the game develops into a late swing that prevents either team from taking full points. Multiple outlets describe the match as a thriller and note that the result keeps both sides in contention in one of the tournament’s more difficult group scenarios. The late scoring means both teams leave the match with the same points from an opening game that produces an unexpected final score.