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Japan's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against the Netherlands on June 15 produced a dramatic 2-2 draw, with Daichi Kamada scoring an 88th-minute equalizer in Dallas. The match was further charged by Japan's last-minute decision to drop injured captain Wataru Endo, a tough call confirmed by coach Hajime Moriyasu just days before kickoff.
Japan national football team, men's international soccer team, is trending after drawing 2-2 with the Netherlands in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 15, with Daichi Kamada scoring an 88th-minute equalizer.
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