London Evening Standard·3 min read·easy
Netherlands vs Japan LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction
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The Netherlands and Japan played to a 2-2 draw in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The match featured goals from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville for the Dutch, with Japan equalizing late through Koki Ogawa.
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The World Cup is a major global sporting event with significant cultural and economic impact.
Goal: Netherlands vs Japan Getty Oli Gent , Sports Reporter @ oli_gent 19 hours ago Netherlands vs Japan LIVE
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