{"id":336437,"date":"2026-06-14T23:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T23:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/336437\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T23:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T23:21:09","slug":"daichi-kamadas-late-header-gives-japan-a-2-2-draw-with-the-netherlands-in-world-cup-opener-for-both-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/336437\/","title":{"rendered":"Daichi Kamada’s late header gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both |"},"content":{"rendered":"

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) \u2014 Daichi 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 Netherlands in their World Cup<\/a> opener on Sunday.<\/p>\n

While the Dutch extended their unbeaten streak to 16 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.<\/p>\n

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