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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
5	Bärum	10	6	0	4	29	18	11	18	W W L L L
6	Union Carl Berner	10	6	0	4	18	12	6	18	W L W W W
7	Frigg	10	5	1	4	25	20	5	16	W W L W W
8	Vaalerenga 2	10	4	1	5	20	31	-11	13	W W L L W
9	Ullern	10	3	1	6	16	24	-8	10	W W L L L

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