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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
14	Madura United	34	9	8	17	37	54	-17	35	W L L W W
15	PSM Makassar	34	8	10	16	39	49	-10	34	L L L W L
16	Persis Solo	34	8	10	16	39	59	-20	34	W W D L L
17	Semen Padang	34	5	5	24	22	65	-43	20	L L L L L
18	PSBS Biak Numfor	34	4	6	24	31	95	-64	18	L L L L L

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