Japan hold Netherlands 2–2, Sweden awaits Friday

Kamada's late equalizer stuns the Netherlands

Japan 2–2 Netherlands. Daichi Kamada scored a late equalizer that felt like more than just one point (2) (8). Your team did not sit back and survive, they forced Ronald Koeman into defensive substitutions that became a major talking point after the match. The result has already sparked discussion about the gap between Asian and European sides closing. This is a statement draw.

Ueda's double announced him to the world

Ayase Ueda scored twice for Japan at this World Cup. "He podido desquitarme," he said afterwards, I got my revenge (1). He also finished as top scorer in the Eredivisie with Feyenoord. The timing could not be better.

4–0 against Tunisia, and they are going home

Japan dismantled Tunisia 4–0, a result that eliminated them from the tournament (4) (5) (6) (7). Ali Abdi was in tears after the match: "Bond breekt alles af", the federation breaks everything down (4). Your team were ruthless.

Sweden on Friday, Group F finale

Next up: Sweden. The match is scheduled for Friday, June 26, in Group F (3). After taking a point off the Netherlands and putting four past Tunisia, your team go into this one with real momentum.

Fan-reaktioner

Reddit lit up after the Tunisia win. One user posted a clip of celebrations at Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, the crowd spilled across the road, but as soon as the light turned green, the scramble cleared in seconds. "That's just how they are," the top comment read. Watch the clip here