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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	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Real Salt Lake	14	8	2	4	26	19	7	26	D W W L W
4	FC Dallas	15	7	4	4	30	22	8	25	W W L W W
5	Los Angeles FC	15	7	3	5	24	17	7	24	W L L L D
6	Seattle Sounders FC	13	7	3	3	17	11	6	24	L L W D D
7	Houston Dynamo FC	14	7	1	6	19	23	-4	22	D W L W W

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