The 2026 World Cup group stage first round match between Netherlands and Japan took place today (June 11). In this match held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
The text translation of the championship was running with instant updates of the match. Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk scored the first goal. He scored from a corner kick in the 50th minute. Then Japan's Kaito Nakamura equalized with a goal in the 57th minute. In the 64th minute, Netherlands' Cresencio Somerville put the team ahead again. But Japan's Daichi Kamada scored a goal in the 89th minute to equalize the match.
The Netherlands will play Sweden (June 20) and Japan will play Tunisia (June 21) in the next round.
Although the Netherlands did not participate in the 2018 World Cup, the Netherlands will participate in the 2026 World Cup for the second time.
