Japan equalised twice to rescue a draw against Netherlands to kick off Group F at the 2026 World Cup. After a cagey first half, it was a terrific second period. Virgil van Dijk scored shortly after half-time with a pinpoint header before Keito Nakamura equalised from range seven minutes later.

Brazil's World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Japan on Monday ​comes with the chance for revenge for Carlo Ancelotti's squad and a test of how far he has taken ‌his team since a Tokyo collapse early in his tenure.

Game summary of the Japan vs. North Korea Fifa World Cup Qualifying - Afc game, final score 1-0, from March 21, 2024 on ESPN.

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