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.

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo 's partner announced Saturday their unborn son had died during pregnancy. Gakpo and model Noa van der Bij already have a son together and the baby was due in October. Gakpo is with the team at the World Cup,

Fans lined up for hours at a suburban shopping mall in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday to buy the most sought-after ticket in town: entry to Friday's blockbuster World Cup quarterfinal between Brazil and the Netherlands.

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The Netherlands won their World Cup group and tens of thousands of Dutch fans descended upon Kansas City on Thursday. It was a day that many locals will never, ever forget.