Kamada scores late equaliser as Japan hold Netherlands to draw

Japan hit back twice to start their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.
Jun 15, 2026, 06:37 am - PA

Match Timeline

Netherlands
Japan
  • KO
  • HT
  • 51
  • 57
  • 61
  • 64
  • 66
  • 70
  • 75
  • 81
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 89
  • 90+1
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Netherlands 2, Japan 2.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Netherlands 2, Japan 2.
90'+3'
Attempt missed. Teun Koopmeiners (Netherlands) header from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Denzel Dumfries with a cross.
Match Stats
NEDJPN
Possession
59.8%
40.259.8
40.2%
Shots on Goal
6
3
Shot Attempts
10
10
Yellow Cards
3
0
Corner Kicks
5
4
Saves
1
4
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