Daichi Kamada's late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
- Posted on June 14, 2026
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Daichi Kamada's late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
Daichi Kamada and his Japanese teammates were minutes away from a World Cup -opening loss that wouldn't have been unexpected considering the opponent. 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 higher-ranked Netherlands on Sunday. While the Dutch extended their unbeaten streak to 17 games in group play, the orange-clad Oranje supporters were stunned by the late goal that left them at 21-2-11 in group play at the World Cup.