Netherlands and Japan Draw 2-2 in Dallas as van Dijk and Kamada Strike
The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan at AT&T Stadium, with van Dijk and Summerville scoring for the Dutch, while Nakamura and Kamada equalized for Japan.
On June 15, 2026, the Netherlands and Japan played out a 2-2 draw in Group F at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The first half ended goalless, but the second half was full of action.
The Netherlands broke the deadlock in the 51st minute when defender Virgil van Dijk headed home from a Ryan Gravenberch assist, making it 1-0.
Japan responded quickly, with Keito Nakamura equalizing in the 57th minute, assisted by Takefusa Kubo, to make it 1-1.
The Dutch regained the lead in the 64th minute as Crysencio Summerville scored from Gravenberch's second assist, putting the Netherlands ahead 2-1.
Japan fought back and equalized in the 88th minute through Daichi Kamada, who finished from a Koki Ogawa assist, securing a 2-2 draw.
The draw gives both teams a point each in a tightly contested Group F. The Netherlands will face other group opponents next, while Japan looks to build on this momentum.