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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 · Jun 14

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 14

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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

The Dutch look to have a strong defence and midfield but will that be enough to top a tricky group?

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Japan 2026 World Cup Preview: Samurai Blue Target a Quarterfinal Berth

Record Asian champion Japan is aiming to upset the established order once again after a memorable 2022 campaign.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

Mitoma pounces as Japan beat England to give Tuchel World Cup headache

Thomas Tuchel’s experimental lineup failed to create many chances and Kaoru Mitoma scored the only goal as Japan beat England 1-0

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31

England vs Japan match ratings: Kobbie Mainoo shines, as Cole Palmer struggles

Your England vs Japan match ratings have dropped, with Thomas Tuchel given one last look at his players before naming his final squad

FourFourTwo · Mar 31

Steve Clarke ‘disappointed’ as some Scotland fans boo team after Japan defeat

Scotland 0-1 Japan: Junya Ito’s late finish earned the visitors a deserved victory and the sections of the Tartan Army let their feelings known

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Passive Scotland’s World Cup preparations hit by late defeat against Japan

Six minutes from time, Junya Ito scored from close range for the only goal of a poor game as Japan beat Scotland 1-0 in Glasgow

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28

Manchester United reignite interest in £40m star, but it could mean replacing FA Cup hero: report

Manchester United are looking to re-enter the market for a player they have previously held an interest in

FourFourTwo · Jan 16, 2025