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Kamada’s Late Goal Earns Japan 2-2 World Cup Draw

Daichi Kamada’s late equaliser rescues Japan a 2-2 World Cup Group F draw against the Netherlands in Dallas after a dramatic second half.

Bipin·June 15, 2026· 5 min read 5

Kamada strikes late as Japan earn valuable World Cup draw with Netherlands

Daichi Kamada scored a dramatic late equaliser as Japan held the Netherlands to a 2 2 draw in their World Cup Group F opener in Dallas, a result that raises early questions over which of these sides might advance further at the tournament. In a contest that only truly ignited after the interval, Japan twice came from behind to deny Ronald Koeman’s team a winning start.

Slow first half followed by explosive second period

The first half at AT&T Stadium offered little indication of the drama…

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