Netherlands
Mon, Jun 15 · 1:45 AM
2–2
Full Time
Japan

Virgil van Dijk  51'

Crysencio Summerville 64'

Keito Nakamura 57'

Daichi Kamada 88'

Netherlands vs Japan 2-2 Live Score & Match Stats

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group F
Formations 4-3-3 vs 3-4-2-1
Result
Winner Draw
Penalties —
Scorers Virgil van Dijk  51', Crysencio Summerville 64', Keito Nakamura 57', Daichi Kamada 88'
Yellow cards 3 – 0
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 60% – 40%
Shots 10 – 10
Match stats
Goals 2 – 2
Substitutions 5 – 5
Yellow cards 3 – 0
Corners 5 – 4
Fouls 7 – 7
Saves 1 – 4
Passes 525 – 342
Attacks 106 – 76
Dangerous attacks 60 – 43
Big chances 1 – 0
Tackles 11 – 11
Interceptions 7 – 4
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
51' ⚽
Virgil van Dijk  — Goal!
Netherlands
57' ⚽
Keito Nakamura — Goal!
Japan
61' 🟡
Crysencio Summerville — Yellow card
Netherlands
64' ⚽
Crysencio Summerville — Goal!
Netherlands
66' 🔄
Substitution: Daizen Maeda → Junya Ito
Japan
70' 🔄
Substitution: Donyell Malen → Memphis Depay
Netherlands
70' 🔄
Substitution: Crysencio Summerville → Teun Koopmeiners
Netherlands
70' 🔄
Substitution: Tijjani Reijnders → Quinten Timber
Netherlands
75' 🔄
Substitution: Takefusa Kubo → Koki Ogawa
Japan
75' 🔄
Substitution: Ritsu Doan → Yukinari Sugawara
Japan
75' 🔄
Substitution: Tsuyoshi Watanabe  → Takehiro Tomiyasu
Japan
81' 🔄
Substitution: Ryan Gravenberch → Nathan Aké
Netherlands
83' 🟡
Memphis Depay — Yellow card
Netherlands
84' 🔄
Substitution: Ayase Ueda → Kento Shiogai
Japan
85' 🔄
Substitution: Cody Gakpo → Brian Brobbey
Netherlands
88' ⚽
Daichi Kamada — Goal!
Japan
90'+1 🟡
Micky van de Ven — Yellow card
Netherlands
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'
Delay in the match in the Netherlands.
90'
🟡 Yellow Card
Micky van de Ven of the Netherlands receives a yellow card for a foul.
90'
Junya Ito wins a free kick for Japan on the right wing.
90'+1
Foul committed by Micky van de Ven of the Netherlands.
90'+1
Attempt missed.
Teun Koopmeiners (Netherlands) had a header from the left side of the six-yard box.
90'+1
Teun Koopmeiners from the Netherlands misses an attempt with a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it high and wide to the left.
Denzel Dumfries provided the assist with a cross.
90'+3
Teun Koopmeiners from the Netherlands misses an attempt with a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it high and wide to the left.
The cross was assisted by Denzel Dumfries.
89'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
88'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Daichi Kamada scores for Japan with a header from the center of the box after a corner. The match is now 2-2.
88'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
87'
Koki Ogawa's header from the center of the box is blocked.
86'
Japan wins a corner after Micky van de Ven concedes.
86'
Corner awarded to Japan after Denzel Dumfries concedes.
85'
Teun Koopmeiners of the Netherlands commits a foul.
84'
Frenkie de Jong wins a free kick for the Netherlands in the defensive half.
84'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Brian Brobbey comes on for Cody Gakpo.
84'
Takehiro Tomiyasu wins a free kick for Japan on the right wing.
83'
Foul committed by Memphis Depay from the Netherlands.
83'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Kento Shiogai comes on for Ayase Ueda.
83'
Foul committed by Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan.
81'
Shogo Taniguchi wins a free kick for Japan in the attacking half.
80'
🟡 Yellow Card
Memphis Depay of the Netherlands receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
78'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Nathan Aké comes on for Ryan Gravenberch.
76'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Nathan Aké comes on for Ryan Gravenberch.
75'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Yukinari Sugawara comes on for Ritsu Doan.
75'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Yukinari Sugawara comes on for Ritsu Doan.
75'
Koki Ogawa from Japan misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left.
Yukinari Sugawara provided the assist with a cross.
75'
⚽ Goal
Yukinari Sugawara's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Bart Verbruggen.
The attempt was assisted by Junya Ito.
74'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Takehiro Tomiyasu comes on for Tsuyoshi Watanabe.
73'
Cody Gakpo's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Zion Suzuki.
The attempt was assisted by Frenkie de Jong.
73'
Japan wins a corner after Micky van de Ven concedes.
73'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Koki Ogawa comes on for Takefusa Kubo due to an injury.
72'
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after a concession by Zion Suzuki.
72'
Attempt saved.
Jan Paul van Hecke's header from the right side of the six-yard box is saved in the top right corner by Zion Suzuki. Memphis Depay provided the assist with a cross.
70'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Memphis Depay comes on for Donyell Malen.
70'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Takefusa Kubo from Japan.
70'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Takefusa Kubo from Japan.
69'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Teun Koopmeiners comes on for Crysencio Summerville.
67'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
67'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Memphis Depay comes on for Donyell Malen.
66'
Attempt missed.
Takefusa Kubo (Japan) took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
66'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
65'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Japan: Junya Ito comes on for Daizen Maeda.
65'
Cody Gakpo is caught offside for the Netherlands.
64'
Jan Paul van Hecke from the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
62'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Crysencio Summerville scores for the Netherlands with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box. The score is now Netherlands 2, Japan 1.
62'
Foul committed by Ayase Ueda of Japan.
61'
🟡 Yellow Card
Crysencio Summerville from the Netherlands receives a yellow card for a foul.
61'
Crysencio Summerville of the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
61'
Crysencio Summerville from the Netherlands wins a free kick in the defensive half.
60'
Crysencio Summerville commits a foul for the Netherlands.
57'
Tsuyoshi Watanabe wins a free kick for Japan in the attacking half.
51'
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after Ayase Ueda concedes.
50'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Netherlands lead Japan 1-0. Virgil van Dijk scores for the Netherlands with a header from the center of the box after a set piece.
50'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
The match is now 1-1 as Keito Nakamura scores for Japan with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
46'
Foul committed by Ritsu Doan of Japan.
45'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
45'+1
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after a foul by Keito Nakamura.
45'+1
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after a concession by Keito Nakamura.
45'+1
The second half begins with the match score at 0-0 between the Netherlands and Japan.
45'+2
Cody Gakpo wins a free kick for the Netherlands on the left wing.
44'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
44'
Crysencio Summerville from the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
43'
Ayase Ueda from Japan misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it close but to the right.
The attempt was assisted by Daichi Kamada with a through ball.
36'
Frenkie de Jong commits a foul for the Netherlands.
35'
Takefusa Kubo from Japan wins a free kick in the attacking half.
34'
Denzel Dumfries from the Netherlands misses a header from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
34'
Attempt missed.
Keito Nakamura from Japan takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
33'
Keito Nakamura commits a handball for Japan.
31'
Micky van de Ven from the Netherlands misses a header from the center of the box after a corner.
31'
Donyell Malen's header from the center of the box is saved.
28'
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after Shogo Taniguchi concedes.
26'
Delay in the match in the Netherlands.
23'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
21'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
21'
Hiroki Ito from Japan misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
14'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
8'
Foul committed by Keito Nakamura of Japan.
8'
Crysencio Summerville from the Netherlands wins a free kick on the right wing.
6'
Ayase Ueda from Japan is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
6'
Corner awarded to Japan after a concession by Denzel Dumfries.
3'
Foul committed by Micky van de Ven of the Netherlands.
3'
Frenkie de Jong commits a foul for the Netherlands.
1'
Keito Nakamura from Japan is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Kick-off!
The referee is Ismail Elfath.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Netherlands 4-3-3
Japan 3-4-2-1
1
Verbruggen
22
Dumfries
6
van Hecke
4
van Dijk
15
van de Ven
8
Gravenberch
21
de Jong
14
Reijnders
24
Summerville
18
Malen
11
Gakpo
1
Suzuki
21
Ito
3
Taniguchi
16
Watanabe
13
Nakamura
15
Kamada
24
Sano
10
Doan
11
Maeda
8
Kubo
18
Ueda
Netherlands
4-3-3
Starting XI
1 Bart Verbruggen GK
22 Denzel Dumfries DEF
6 Jan Paul van Hecke DEF
4 Virgil van Dijk DEF
15 Micky van de Ven DEF 🟡90'+1
8 Ryan Gravenberch MID ⚽51' ⚽64' 🔄81'
21 Frenkie de Jong MID
14 Tijjani Reijnders MID 🔄70'
24 Crysencio Summerville FWD 🟡61' ⚽64' 🔄70'
18 Donyell Malen FWD 🔄70'
11 Cody Gakpo FWD 🔄85'
Substitutes
2 Lutsharel Geertruida DEF
3 Marten de Roon MID
5 Nathan Aké DEF 🔄81'
7 Justin Kluivert MID
9 Wout Weghorst FWD
10 Memphis Depay FWD 🔄70' 🟡83'
12 Mats Wieffer DEF
13 Robin Roefs GK
16 Guus Til MID
17 Noa Lang FWD
19 Brian Brobbey FWD 🔄85'
20 Teun Koopmeiners MID 🔄70'
23 Mark Flekken GK
25 Jorrel Hato DEF
26 Quinten Timber MID 🔄70'
Japan
3-4-2-1
Starting XI
1 Zion Suzuki GK
16 Tsuyoshi Watanabe DEF
3 Shogo Taniguchi DEF
21 Hiroki Ito DEF
10 Ritsu Doan FWD 🔄75'
24 Kaishu Sano MID
15 Daichi Kamada MID ⚽88'
13 Keito Nakamura FWD ⚽57'
8 Takefusa Kubo FWD ⚽57' 🔄75'
11 Daizen Maeda FWD 🔄66'
18 Ayase Ueda FWD 🔄84'
Substitutes
2 Yukinari Sugawara DEF 🔄75'
4 Ko Itakura DEF
5 Yuto Nagatomo DEF
6 Shuto Machino FWD
7 Ao Tanaka MID
9 Keisuke Goto FWD
12 Keisuke Osako GK
14 Junya Ito FWD 🔄66'
17 Yuito Suzuki FWD
19 Koki Ogawa FWD 🔄75' ⚽88'
20 Ayumu Seko DEF
22 Takehiro Tomiyasu DEF 🔄75'
23 T. Hayakawa GK
25 Junnosuke Suzuki DEF
26 Kento Shiogai FWD 🔄84'
Group F standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
Netherlands
3 2 1 0 +6 7
2
Japan
3 1 2 0 +4 5
3
Sweden
3 1 1 1 +0 4
4
Tunisia
3 0 0 3 -10 0
All statistics
60%Ball possession40%
10Total shots10
6Shots on target3
10Shots inside box6
0Shots outside box4
525Passes342
464Successful passes287
88%Pass accuracy84%
106Attacks76
60Dangerous attacks43
5Corners4
1Big chances created0
36Long passes38
17Successful long passes14
21Total crosses23
8Accurate crosses6
11Tackles11
7Interceptions4
1Saves4
7Fouls7
3Yellow cards0
5Substitutions5
14Dribble attempts9
7Successful dribbles3
Top stats
60% Ball possession 40%
10 Total shots 10
6 Shots on target 3
10 Shots inside box 6
0 Shots outside box 4
525 Passes 342
464 Successful passes 287
88% Pass accuracy 84%
106 Attacks 76
60 Dangerous attacks 43
5 Corners 4
1 Big chances created 0
36 Long passes 38
17 Successful long passes 14
21 Total crosses 23
8 Accurate crosses 6
11 Tackles 11
7 Interceptions 4
1 Saves 4
7 Fouls 7
3 Yellow cards 0
5 Substitutions 5
14 Dribble attempts 9
7 Successful dribbles 3
10 Shots 10
60% Possession 40%
1 Offsides 0
Detailed statistics
Attacking
10 Shots inside box 6
0 Shots outside box 4
1 Shots blocked 1
4 Shots off target 7
11 Goal attempts 8
5 Corners 4
Passing & Crosses
525 Passes 342
464 Successful Passes 287
88% Pass accuracy 84%
36 Long passes 38
17 Successful long passes 14
47% Long pass accuracy 37%
21 Total crosses 23
8 Accurate crosses 6
21 Throw-ins 19
9 Goal kicks 7
7 Free kicks 8
Defending
1 Saves 4
11 Tackles 11
7 Interceptions 4
1 Offsides 0
58 Ball safe 52
Discipline & Dribbles
7 Fouls 7
3 Yellow cards 0
0 Injuries 1
14 Dribble attempts 9
7 Successful dribbles 3
50% Dribble success % 33%
5 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
NetherlandsStatJapan
8
Accurate crosses
6
2
Assists
2
106
Attacks
76
60%
Ball possession
40%
58
Ball safe
52
1
Big chances created
0
5
Corners
4
60
Dangerous attacks
43
14
Dribble attempts
9
44
Duels Won
28
7
Fouls
7
7
Free kicks
8
11
Goal attempts
8
9
Goal kicks
7
2
Goals
2
0
Injuries
1
7
Interceptions
4
10
Key Passes
10
36
Long passes
38
1
Offsides
0
525
Passes
342
1
Saves
4
1
Shots blocked
1
10
Shots inside box
6
4
Shots off target
7
6
Shots on target
3
0
Shots outside box
4
10
Total shots
10
5
Substitutions
5
7
Successful dribbles
3
50%
Dribble success
33%
20
Successful Headers
7
17
Successful long passes
14
47%
Long pass accuracy
37%
464
Successful passes
287
88%
Pass accuracy
84%
11
Tackles
11
21
Throw-ins
19
21
Total crosses
23
3
Yellow cards
0
All-time record
1
Wins
1
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 14, 2026
Netherlands 2 – 2 Japan
World Cup
Jun 19, 2010
Netherlands 1 – 0 Japan
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