Japan coach lauds fightback but draw with Dutch 'disappointing'
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their Group F World Cup match in Dallas on June 14, 2026. The team came from behind twice, equalising two minutes before full time. Coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the players' resilience but said the single point was disappointing.
- ▪Japan fought back from a deficit twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas.
- ▪Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring for the Dutch, while Keito Nakamura and Koki Ogawa each netted for Japan.
- ▪Coach Hajime Moriyasu highlighted his squad's tenacity and calm but expressed disappointment at only earning one point.
- ▪Japan’s next Group F match is scheduled against Tunisia on June 20 in Monterrey.
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