Netherlands vs Japan
Netherlands
JapanMatch summary
Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2. It was goalless at half time. Japan came from behind to draw.
- 1-0V. van Dijk51′
- 1-1K. Nakamura57′
- 2-1C. Summerville64′
- 2-2D. Kamada89′
V. van Dijk opened the scoring for Netherlands, set up by R. Gravenberch (51′). K. Nakamura levelled for Japan, set up by T. Kubo (57′). C. Summerville put Netherlands ahead, set up by R. Gravenberch (64′). D. Kamada levelled for Japan, set up by K. Ogawa (89′).
Cards and VAR
Yellow cards: Netherlands 3, Japan 0.
In numbers
Netherlands had 60% of the ball. Shots: Netherlands 10 (6 on target), Japan 10 (3). Expected goals (xG): Netherlands 0.78, Japan 0.59. Top rated: Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands), 8.3.
Head to head
Match facts
- Competition
- World Cup · Group Stage 1
- Kickoff
- Referee
- Ismail Elfath, USA
- Goals
- Netherlands: V. van Dijk 51′, C. Summerville 64′Japan: K. Nakamura 57′, D. Kamada 89′
Questions and answers
Who won Netherlands vs Japan?
Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2. V. van Dijk opened the scoring for Netherlands in the 51st minute. D. Kamada levelled in the 89th minute. Japan came from behind to draw.
Who scored in Netherlands vs Japan?
Netherlands: V. van Dijk 51′, C. Summerville 64′. Japan: K. Nakamura 57′, D. Kamada 89′.
What were the key stats of Netherlands vs Japan?
Netherlands had 60% of the ball. Shots: Netherlands 10 (6 on target), Japan 10 (3). Expected goals (xG): Netherlands 0.78, Japan 0.59. Corners: Netherlands 5, Japan 4.
Who was the best player in Netherlands vs Japan?
Top rated: Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands), 8.3. He scored 1 of the goals.
Were there any red cards in Netherlands vs Japan?
No player was sent off.
When and where was Netherlands vs Japan played?
Netherlands vs Japan was played on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 1.
Who started for Netherlands and Japan?
Netherlands (4-3-3, coach Ronald Koeman): B. Verbruggen, D. Dumfries, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, M. van de Ven, R. Gravenberch, F. de Jong, T. Reijnders, C. Summerville, D. Malen, C. Gakpo. Japan (3-4-2-1, coach Hajime Moriyasu): Z. Suzuki, T. Watanabe, S. Taniguchi, H. Ito, R. Doan, K. Sano, D. Kamada, K. Nakamura, T. Kubo, D. Maeda, A. Ueda.
Who refereed Netherlands vs Japan?
Ismail Elfath, USA was the referee.
How did the previous meeting between Netherlands and Japan end?
Netherlands won the last meeting 1-0 (World Cup, June 2010).