Result

The Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F opener in Dallas on 14 June 2026, Daichi Kamada's late strike denying the Dutch.

Goals

Virgil van Dijk 50', Crysencio Summerville 64' (Netherlands); Keito Nakamura 57', Daichi Kamada 88' (Japan).

Match report

Virgil van Dijk headed the Netherlands in front after the break, and although Keito Nakamura levelled, Crysencio Summerville quickly restored the Dutch lead. But Japan refused to fold and Daichi Kamada snatched a deserved point for the Samurai Blue with a late finish from a corner. Van Dijk was named man of the match in an entertaining draw. Watch the full Netherlands vs Japan highlights and all four goals above.

People also ask

Who scored in Netherlands vs Japan?

Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville for the Netherlands; Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada for Japan.

What was the final score of Netherlands vs Japan?

It finished 2-2.

Who was man of the match?

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk.