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Netherlands v Japan: Group F - FIFA World Cup 2026

Van Dijk not a fan of World Cup hydration breaks

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has expressed his frustration with the mandatory hydration breaks introduced for the 2026 World Cup. Speaking after his side's dramatic 2-2 draw with Japan, the veteran defender questioned the necessity of the stoppages in air-conditioned environments.

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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.

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6JKT Tanzania crestJKT Tanzania2691162828038
L
D
D
D
W
7Pamba Jiji crestPamba Jiji268992629-333
L
L
W
L
D
8Dodoma Jiji FC crestDodoma Jiji FC268992428-433
L
L
D
W
D
9Coastal Union crestCoastal Union2788112833-532
W
D
W
L
W
10Fountain Gate FC crestFountain Gate FC2685132138-1729
L
W
D
L
W
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