Igea Virtus Overview

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.

How to watch Netherlands vs Japan with a VPN

Want to access your usual streaming service with greater security, or from a different part of the world where you may run into geo-restrictions? This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

Netherlands vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Netherlands vs Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed

Get a first look at Japan’s 2026 kits ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E, and F

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E and F, plus NYC restaurants to watch matches and sample global flavors.

Japan v Iceland - International Friendly

Endo withdraws from Japan World Cup squad & RETIRES from international duty

Japan captain Wataru Endo has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup squad due to a persistent injury, bringing a premature end to his international career. The Liverpool midfielder confirmed he is stepping away from the national team entirely after failing to recover in time for the tournament in North America.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Deportivo Espanol	16	4	9	3	13	11	2	21	W W D D W
8	Claypole	16	5	5	6	13	18	-5	20	W L D L D
9	Sportivo Barracas	15	5	4	6	13	13	0	19	L W L W D
10	Central Cordoba de Rosario	16	4	6	6	12	14	-2	18	L L D W D
11	Central Ballester	16	4	4	8	14	19	-5	16	L L D L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form