After a scoreless first half, the World Cup group stage match between the Netherlands and Japan burst into life in the second 45 minutes, with Japan twice rallying and securing a 2-2 draw thanks to an 88th-minute header from Daichi Kamada.

Japan & the Netherlands combined for the perfect introductory World Cup match in Arlington as the atmosphere created by the fans won the day

Fans have complaints about the shade of orange donned by the Dutch World Cup team. The Netherlands kicked off their tournament on Sunday with a draw against Japan, but their kits were the biggest topic of conversation.

A passionate crowd of Dutch soccer fans has descended on Texas, throwing a massive block party in Dallas and driving a shipped-in double-decker bus across the state ahead of their match against Japan.

Virgil Van Dijk put the Netherlands ahead before Keito Nakamura tied it for Japan. Kamada’s late goal came after Crysencio Summerville had once again put the Dutch ahead.

Japan and the Netherlands traded goals as a promising Group F opener to the 2026 World Cup delivered the goods and then some from Dallas Stadium in Texas.

The Netherlands and Japan will face off in Arlington for their first FIFA World Cup match.

Full preview of Netherlands for the 2026 summer tournament, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances. The Netherlands arrives in North America determined to shed their reputation as the most talented nation never to capture soccer’s biggest prize.

Daniel Oordt travels all over the globe in his crisp orange suit, never missing a single Netherlands game and amassing fans and friends wherever he goes. Now he's got big plans for the World Cup

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