Netherlands and Japan drew 2–2 in a World Cup Group F encounter that saw the Dutch create the better chances despite neither side pulling clear. The Netherlands dominated the shooting count with 10 shots to Japan's 10, though only six found the target compared to Japan's three; their 0.78 xG underscored their superiority in chance creation, while Japan's 0.59 xG reflected a more pragmatic approach through their 3–4–2–1 formation. Crysencio Summerville and Virgil van Dijk scored for the hosts, while Daichi Kamada netted Japan's equaliser as the visitors showed resilience to claim a point. The Netherlands' goalkeeper made 66.67 per cent of saves, though conceding 2.16 xG suggested defensive vulnerabilities that Japan exploited on the counter. Both sides will view the draw differently—the Dutch frustrated by dropped points at home, Japan buoyed by their comeback resilience. Group F remains wide open after this stalemate.