Japan Draw 2-2 With Netherlands in World Cup Opener
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- Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas, recovering from a deficit twice to earn a result the source calls "deserved."
- Daichi Kamada headed in a late equalizer to rescue the point for Japan after the Netherlands had taken the lead for a second time.
Why it matters: A comeback draw in a World Cup opener is a credible start for Japan, who avoided defeat despite trailing twice — a point that could matter in tight group-stage qualification while keeping the Netherlands from a winning start.
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