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Van der Vaart compares Van Dijk to a 'Boeing 747' after Japan draw

Rafael van der Vaart has launched a stinging attack on Virgil van Dijk, comparing the Netherlands captain to a commercial airliner following a shaky defensive display against Japan. Despite the Liverpool man finding the net in the 2-2 draw, Van der Vaart admitted he was stunned by the defender's lack of mobility during the Netherlands' World Cup opener.

Drab Dutch held despite Summerville moment of magic

The Netherlands conceded a late equaliser as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Second-half strikes from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville looked to have got the Oranje over the line, but they were pegged back on both occasions as Group F began in Dallas.

Pos.	Team	P	S	U	N	T	G	+/-	Pkt	Form
4	FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy	36	14	8	14	59	51	8	50	S S S U N
5	Xamax	36	14	7	15	55	56	-1	49	N S S N S
6	FC Rapperswil-Jona	36	14	2	20	52	62	-10	44	S N N S S
7	Etoile Carouge	36	10	10	16	46	54	-8	40	U N N S N
8	Wil	36	10	10	16	39	55	-16	40	N S N S U

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