Japan inflicted a last-minute defeat on the Netherlands.

GD&TĐ - The Netherlands took the lead twice but were still held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in an emotional opening match of Group F at the 2026 World Cup on June 15 (Hanoi time).

Both the Netherlands and Japan are considered potential surprise teams at the 2026 World Cup. Their clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (USA) quickly became one of the most emotionally charged matches of the tournament so far.

The 2-2 scoreline not only reflects the balance on the field, but also speaks to the resilience of Japan, a team that was twice put in a chasing position but still refused to give up the game.

The European representatives opened the scoring in the 51st minute. Center-back Virgil van Dijk rose high to head home a powerful header after an assist from midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, putting the "Orange Tornado" ahead.

Virgil van Dijk scored, but the Netherlands still had to share the points with Japan.

That goal held great significance for the Liverpool defender. At 34 years old, he remains the biggest icon of the Dutch national team at the 2026 World Cup.

Japan also showed they were not a team to be easily intimidated. Just six minutes after conceding a goal, midfielder Keito Nakamura unleashed a shot, leveling the score at 1-1 for the "Samurai Blue".

The drama didn't end there. In the 64th minute, striker Crysencio Summerville put the Netherlands ahead again with a beautiful strike from outside the penalty area. This was a special goal, as Summerville scored on his World Cup debut for the Netherlands national team.

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Striker Summerville became the first Dutch player to score his first goal for the national team at a World Cup since defender Daley Blind against Brazil in 2014. That moment seemed enough for the Netherlands to start the tournament with three points.

However, Japan brought the game back to its true spirit with their perseverance, tenacity, and refusal to give up until the very last second.

In the 88th minute, from a corner kick taken by midfielder Junya Ito, striker Koki Ogawa headed the ball, which deflected off midfielder Daichi Kamada and flew into the net, securing a 2-2 draw.

The Japanese players erupted in joy after equalizing the score at 2-2 against the Netherlands in the final minutes of the match.

That equalizer was somewhat unusual, but well deserved given Japan's efforts. The Asian team was without their captain Kaoru Mitoma due to a hamstring injury, but still had enough depth and composure to stand firm against a more physically strong opponent.

The match also offered many colorful moments beyond the sport itself. The stands, with 69,285 spectators, were bathed in the orange of Dutch supporters, while Japanese fans created a rhythm with drums and incessant singing.

Even the Netherlands' bright orange kit became a topic of discussion, with many fans jokingly saying the color was so flashy that television screens "couldn't keep up."

For the Netherlands, this was a disappointing draw. They had Van Dijk scoring, Summerville creating a beautiful moment, but they couldn't hold onto the victory in the final minutes.

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For the Japanese team, one point against the Netherlands was a strong statement in the tournament. In a group that also includes Sweden and Tunisia, this result helps the "Blue Samurai" continue to harbor ambitions of advancing further.

In the next round of Group F matches, the Netherlands will face Sweden at 00:00 on June 21st, while Japan will clash with Tunisia at 11:00 on June 21st ( Hanoi time).

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