The 2026 FIFA World Cup served up its first genuine thriller at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, as Netherlands and Japan shared the spoils in a breathless 2-2 draw in Group F. An uninspiring first half was followed by a relentless second forty-five that produced four goals and a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser.

Goals Summary

  • 50' Van Dijk (NED) — Headed back across goal from a Ryan Gravenberch cross
  • 57' Nakamura (JPN) — Low, driven strike that beat Bart Verbruggen at his near post
  • 64' Summerville (NED) — Cut inside brilliantly and curled a shot off the post and in
  • 89' Kamada (JPN) — Deflected header at the death from a corner, denying the Dutch a winning start

Group F Standings

Sweden top Group F with 3 points after their stunning 5-1 win over Tunisia, while Netherlands and Japan each have 1 point heading into Matchday 2. (Sky Sports)

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