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2-2 draw for Japan and the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both

By The Associated PressJune 15, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki eyes the ball during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa's corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.

(Image credit: Jessica Tobias)

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