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Why U.S.-Born Zion Suzuki Plays for Japan at the 2026 World Cup

The Japanese goalkeeper made four big saves against the Netherlands on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Japan's anime spirit: The playbook behind a World Cup masterclass

As Japan takes the stage in the World Cup, their journey reflects a deep-rooted passion for football that captivates fans worldwide. Their recent duel with the Netherlands highlighted a blend of technical finesse and strategic gameplay. This impressive showing is rooted in a vibrant athletic culture that thrives at schools…

The Economic Times

Could Asian teams be catching up with Europe at this World Cup?

If there were a shift in world football power, it may look something like the impressive results from South Korea, Japan, Qatar and Australia

The Guardian - US

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Goals galore for Germany and Sweden, Ivory Coast leaves it until the last minute

World Cup Debrief: It was goals galore last night, especially for Germany, who got seven goals past Curaçao. The rookies, though, scored their first ever World Cup goal. The goals continued in the Estadio Monterrey as Sweden won 5-1 against Tunisia. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast did what they do best and…

France 24

Japan Stuns the Netherlands With Late Equalizer as Germany Routs Curaçao 7-1

Japan rallied to a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on a late Daichi Kamada equalizer, and Germany routed World Cup debutant Curaçao 7-1 after an early scare, as Groups E and F opened on Day 4 of the tournament.

Latin Times

Tenacious Japan rescue late draw against the Netherlands as Texas showdown lives up to the hype

Japan came away with a valuable point in Arlington

FourFourTwo

Discipline and togetherness: Japan's strategy for football greatness

On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japan has reached every edition of the tournament and now sits 18th in the FIFA rankings. FRANCE 24's Adam Hancock, Alexis Bregere and Ayana…

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'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium

ARLINGTON, United States - Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was "Japanese culture" to tidy up after themselves.

Bangkok Post

Germany cruises past Curaçao 7-1 and Netherlands-Japan tie 2-2 as World Cup group stages continue

Curaçao made history on Sunday after they scored their first goal in the World Cup in their first ever participation in the tournament, despite suffering a 7-1 loss to European giants and former world champions, Germany.

Euronews

FIFA World Cup 2026 Japan vs Netherlands: 3 goals in 13 minutes & finally a draw

FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. Daichi Kamada scored the late equalizer after Koki Ogawa's header. The Netherlands had taken the lead twice through Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville. Japan's Keito Nakamura had earlier…

The Economic Times

Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller

ARLINGTON, Texas: Japan showed their battling qualities to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their ‌World Cup Group F opener on Sunday as Hajime Moriyasu's side backed up their desire to make an impact at the tournament with a gritty display.

Bangkok Post

Paris Saint-Germain on alert after Netherlands star's World Cup breakout

Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville is on Paris Saint-Germain's radar

FourFourTwo

SPO:Japan rally twice for draw with eighth-ranked Dutch

Japan showed the darkhorse threat they pose at the World Cup as they twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.

AAP

Japan rally twice for draw with eighth-ranked Dutch

Japan showed the darkhorse threat they pose at the World Cup as they twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands.

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How to watch Sweden vs Tunisia: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Sweden vs Tunisia for free online and from anywhere as the two sides kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in a crucial Group F clash in Monterrey, Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

Netherlands Player Ratings vs. Japan: Late Drama Punishes Flawed World Cup Contenders

The Netherlands and Japan produced a thrilling context in their World Cup curtain-raiser.

FourFourTwo

Are the Netherlands the best team never to win the World Cup?

The Dutch have a strong football pedigree, seven Ballon d'Or winners and a Euros title to their name... but have never got their hands on the game's biggest prize

The Independent UK

Japanese fans deliver incredible gesture after World Cup clash with Netherlands

The fans remained behind after full-time to clean the stadium of built up rubbish

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The Guardian - UK

Fortune favours Kamada as Japan rescue World Cup draw with Netherlands

Daichi Kamada deflected in an 88th-minute equaliser as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, who led through Virgil van Dijk then Crysencio Summerville

Evening Standard

Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Koki Ogawa strikes late to snatch point in World Cup 2026 group stage

Oranje were aiming to open World Cup campaign with statement victory

France 24

World Cup 2026: Japan deny Netherlands with last-gasp equaliser

Netherlands and Japan ended their Group of Death encounter in a dramatic 2-2 draw after a thrilling spectacle in the second half. Daichi Kamada's stunning last-gasp header salvaged a point for the Samurai Blue, denying Oranje what appeared to be a crucial victory in a group where every point is…

FourFourTwo

Arne Slot tipped for Netherlands job after World Cup - live on ITV

Could Arne Slot take the reins with the Netherlands?

FourFourTwo

'Japan won't take the game to the opposition' Ange Postecoglou gives his verdict on stale first half

Netherlands and Japan went into the half-time break goalless

France 24

Netherlands - Japan: Dramatic late equaliser for Samurai Blue

The Netherlands and Japan played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a decisive Group of Death encounter that leaves both teams' knockout ambitions hanging in the balance. Japan came from behind twice but ultimately had to settle for a late equaliser through Daichi Kamada's stoppage-time header, denying Oranje a decisive…

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for Netherlands vs Japan?

Group F gets underway with a well-matched game between Netherlands and Japan

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