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Sun 14 Jun · 20:00📍 AT&T StadiumRef · Ismail Elfath, USA
Netherlands vs Japan Result & Match Review
Netherlands vs Japan in World Cup, World. Review the final score, AI-graded tips, form, H2H and detailed stats on BetLogic.
World Cup · World · Group Stage - 1NetherlandsJapanAI After-Match ReportPowered by BetLogic AIPost-match editorial report · Final reportNetherlands and Japan Share Spoils in Thrilling 2-2 World Cup Opener at AT&T Stadium
Match result
The final score was Netherlands 2, Japan 2 after full time.
In a competitive Group Stage opener at the 2026 World Cup, Netherlands and Japan played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at AT&T Stadium.
What happened
At AT&T Stadium in the World Cup Group Stage opener, Netherlands took the lead through V. van Dijk in the 51st minute. Japan responded quickly with K. Nakamura equalizing in the 57th minute. Netherlands regained the lead via C. Summerville in the 64th minute, but Japan's D. Kamada scored a late equalizer in the 89th minute to level the match. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Key turning points
Key moments included goals by V. van Dijk (51'), K. Nakamura (57'), C. Summerville (64'), and D. Kamada (89'). Additionally, three yellow cards were issued to Netherlands players: Summerville (61'), Memphis Depay (83'), and Micky van de Ven (90+1').
Stats that mattered
Netherlands held 60% possession and had 10 total shots with 6 on target, compared to Japan's 40% possession and 10 shots with 3 on target. Expected goals were 0.78 for Netherlands and 0.59 for Japan. Corner kicks were close, 5 to 4 in favor of Netherlands.
What this means next
Both teams start their World Cup campaign with a point each in Group Stage - 1, setting up a competitive group where every match will be crucial for qualification to the knockout rounds.
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Match result — quick answer
- Result read
- The final score was Netherlands 2, Japan 2 after full time.
- What happened?
- In a competitive Group Stage opener at the 2026 World Cup, Netherlands and Japan played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at AT&T Stadium.
- Risk note
- BetLogic AI reports are generated for informational and editorial purposes only.