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FIFA WC 2026: Japan fought back to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands

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FIFA WC 2026: Japan Strike Late to Hold Netherlands 2-2 in Thrilling Game

By IANS News June 15, 2026 • 08:27 AM View: 718

Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 fans in Texas to open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.

The Netherlands had looked set to become the early Group F frontrunners after Crysencio Summerville's 64th-minute goal. However, as they had done during the 14-minute goal burst earlier in the second half, Japan showed their mettle to secure a point.