Japan strikes late to earn thrilling draw with Netherlands in World Cup opener ^31.1%

The Japan Times - By No Author - 6/14/2026, 9:54 PM

Biased Writer Voice 89.8% - Framing Effect 37.5% - Fundamental Attribution Error 32.8%

Arlington, Texas – Japan came back from a goal down twice to secure ⁠a 2-2 World Cup draw with the Netherlands on Sunday as Daichi Kamada’s 88th-minute deflection earned Hajime Moriyasu’s side a point in the Group F clash at Dallas Stadium. The game came to life after a tense opening 45 minutes, with Virgil van Dijk giving the Dutch ​the... more