The Netherlands and Japan played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Group F opener at AT&T Stadium. The Dutch dominated possession at 60 percent and created more clear-cut chances, with six shots on goal compared to Japan's three. Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring in the 51st minute before Cody Summerville doubled the lead nine minutes later, earning him player of the match honors with an 8.3 rating. Japan showed resilience, with Kaoru Nakamura pulling one back in the 57th minute and Daichi Kamada salvaging a point in the 89th minute. The Netherlands' defensive discipline wavered late, evidenced by three yellow cards and a crucial defensive lapse allowing Kamada's dramatic leveler. Both teams have now qualified for the knockout rounds from Group F, though the draw leaves points on the table for a Dutch side that controlled much of the play.