2-2 draw for Japan and the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
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In their World Cup opener, Japan refused to go quietly. According to NPR, midfielder Daichi Kamada scored a late header in the 88th minute off a corner from Koki Ogawa, forcing a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands and keeping the Samurai Blue's tournament hopes very much alive.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/14/g-s1-128102/japan-netherla...
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