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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	Squadra	G	V	P	S	GF	GS	+/-	Pt.	Forma
1	Bayern Munich	34	28	5	1	122	36	86	89	V V D V V
2	Borussia Dortmund	34	22	7	5	70	34	36	73	V V S V S
3	RB Leipzig	34	20	5	9	66	47	19	65	S V S V V
4	VfB Stuttgart	34	18	8	8	71	49	22	62	D V D D S
5	Hoffenheim	34	18	7	9	65	52	13	61	S V D V V

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