Japan draws 2-2 with Netherlands as Sweden thrashes Tunisia in 2026 World Cup group stage

Japan's men's national team played the Netherlands to a 2‑2 draw in a Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada scored for Japan, while Virgil van Dijk and Christopher Sampson netted for the Dutch. Goalkeeper Zaïr Sudzuki made several key saves, including a late intervention on a Koki Ogawa header.

Sweden defeated Tunisia 5‑1 in another group match. Sweden's goals came from Jasins Ajari, Alexander Isak, Viktor Gekereš, Omar Reiks (head) and Matīss Svānberjs, with Tunisia’s sole strike by Muhibs Šamahs.

Costa Rica earned a 1‑0 win over Ecuador, the only goal scored in the final minute by Amad Diallo after a quick counter‑attack.

These matches are part of the inaugural 48‑team World Cup, jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada, with the tournament format expanding to twelve groups of four teams each.