2-2 draw for Japan and the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both

NPR News Monday 15 June 2026, 00:14 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa's corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.(Image credit: Jessica Tobias)

(Image credit: Jessica Tobias)

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Japan (LOCATION) the Netherlands (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Daichi Kamada (PERSON) Koki Ogawa's (ORG) Netherlands (LOCATION) Jessica Tobias (PERSON)

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