Kamada’s Late Goal Earns Japan 2-2 Draw With Netherlands

Group Stage · Group F · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · June 14, 2026

Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in Arlington, with Daichi Kamada equalizing in the 89th minute.

After a goalless first half, Virgil van Dijk put the Dutch ahead in the 51st minute from Ryan Gravenberch’s pass. Keito Nakamura replied six minutes later, set up by Takefusa Kubo. Gravenberch then created Crysencio Summerville’s goal in the 64th minute, but Kamada had the last word, finishing Koki Ogawa’s assist.

The Netherlands had 60% of the ball, and both teams took 10 shots. Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made four saves.

Both teams have a point, two behind Sweden, who beat Tunisia 5-1 later in the day.

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Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 1, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.