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Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Coverage of the World Cup clash between Netherlands and Japan.
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Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands, on June 14, 2026
Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch create World Cup history for Liverpool but concerns remain
Virgil van Dijk's goal for the Netherlands against Japan on Sunday created history for Liverpool at the World Cup, but concerns about the Dutch team remain.
00:32
 Bart Verbruggen of Netherlands on June 14, 2026
Netherlands 2-2 Japan player ratings: Bart Verbruggen disappoints as Daichi Kamada rescues late point
Sports Mole provides player ratings from the 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan in World Cup Group F.
23:34
 Crysencio Summerville celebrates after scoring on June 14, 2026
Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Crysencio Summerville makes major transfer statement amid PSG interest
The Netherlands's 2-2 World Cup draw with Japan saw Crysencio Summerville score a brilliant goal which shows just why the likes of Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing the West Ham United star.
23:19
 Japan's Take Kubo on May 31, 2026
Netherlands vs Japan: After Wataru Endo withdrawal, who stands out for Hajime Moriyasu's side?
Sports Mole assess who could stand out for Japan in World Cup 2026 especially after losing their talisman midfielder Wataru Endo.
21:06
 Brighton & Hove Albion and the Netherlands' Jan Paul van Hecke and Bart Verbruggen pictured on October 12, 2025
Netherlands vs. Japan team news: Eight Premier League players named for World Cup Group F opener
Netherlands and Japan announce their starting lineups for Sunday's World Cup fixture in Group F.
19:50
Brighton & Hove Albion and the Netherlands' Jan Paul van Hecke and Bart Verbruggen pictured on October 12, 2025
Team News: Netherlands vs Japan injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the latest team news for both teams before the Netherlands face Group F rivals Japan at World Cup 2026.
Jun 13, 21:17
 Netherlands attacker Memphis Depay feature image
Netherlands vs. Japan: Why Memphis Depay deserves to be recognised as a Dutch legend
Memphis Depay's record for Netherlands is excellent, and the attacker deserves more respect ahead of his team's opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Japan.
Jun 13, 17:38
 Ronald Koeman, coach of the Netherlands national team
Netherlands vs. Japan: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Netherlands and Japan.
Jun 13, 13:38
 Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands - June 19, 2010
Netherlands vs. Japan: Head-to-head record and past meetings before World Cup 2026 clash
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup clash between Netherlands and Japan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jun 12, 18:25
 Japan's Take Kubo on May 31, 2026
Japan lineup vs. Netherlands: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group F clash as Moriyasu makes tight midfield call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group F rivals the Netherlands.
Jun 12, 17:44
 Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman with Memphis Depay on June 7, 2025
Netherlands lineup vs. Japan: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group F clash as Koeman faces striker decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group F rivals Japan.
Jun 12, 17:22
 Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk on June 4, 2026
Preview:Netherlands vs Japan - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Netherlands and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 12, 16:56
 Japan's Wataru Endo on May 31, 2026
Liverpool's Wataru Endo announces decision over international future following World Cup heartbreak
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo makes a major decision over his Liverpool future after withdrawing from Japan's World Cup squad.
Jun 11, 23:53
 Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk celebrates with Cody Cakpo on March 27, 2026
World Cup 2026 Group F preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group F of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.
Jun 5, 00:05
 Hajime Moriyasu, head coach of Japan
Preview:Japan vs Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 29, 17:03
 Japan attacker Kaoru Mitoma in March 2026.
Japan name World Cup squad: Major Kaoru Mitoma decision made as Hajime Moriyasu selects 26-player group
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu selects his 26-player squad for the World Cup, with a major decision on the fitness of Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma having been made.
May 15, 09:59
 Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
World Cup 2026 : Favourites and dark horses as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal battle for glory
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the main contenders for glory in North America, as well as a couple of dark horses.
May 11, 08:00
 Lionel Messi/Harry Kane/Vinicius Junior composite
World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for this summer's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.
May 11, 08:00
 Japan's Kaoru Mitoma celebrates scoring against England on March 31, 2026
England 0-1 Japan: Highlights, man of the match, stats as damning xG stat emerges for Thomas Tuchel
England suffer an unwanted first at Wembley under Thomas Tuchel as Kaoru Mitoma propels Japan to a 1-0 friendly win on Tuesday evening.
Mar 31, 21:40
 England players celebrate Ben White's goal against Uruguay on March 27, 2026
England vs. Japan: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for international friendly
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the international friendly between England and Japan.
Mar 30, 15:03
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