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Japan fought back twice to start their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, but ITV viewers were not impressedITV microphone (Image: (Richarders Sell/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images))The Netherlands and Japan may have played out an entertaining 2-2 draw, but ITV viewers weren’t too impressed. Hajime Moriyasu’s side came from behind twice, with Virgil van Dijk taking the lead with a header and Crisencio Somerville taking the lead back.ITV has received a lot of praise for its studio. The venue is located in Brooklyn, New York, with a stunning backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.However, viewers watching at…
Netherlands 2-2 Japan: The Netherlands already look overly reliant on aging captain Virgil van Dijk, who scored the opening goal on a disappointing afternoon in Dallas.June 14, 2026 23:22Updated June 14, 2026 23:26Virgil van Dijk was a key player for the Netherlands in the World Cup opener against Japan (Image: Rico Brouwer/Soccrates)In some ways it felt fitting that irrepressible captain Virgil van Dijk had started the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign in style.He won’t be around forever, but even at the ripe old age of 34, the imposing central defender remains absolutely essential to both club and country.Before the start of…
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin was criticized on Sunday by football’s governing body in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean for comments he said he would seek to expand to 48 teams. world cup This creates an uninteresting match.The federations of Cape Verde, Congo, Curacao, Haiti, Jordan and Uzbekistan issued a joint statement in solidarity with the federations of Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia.The statement said, “Soccer does not belong to any particular nation.Soccer’s strength comes from its universality.” “For many countries, participating in the FIFA World Cup is not only a sporting achievement; it is…
Gareth Southgate has kept a low profile ahead of the World Cup, but the former England manager says he doesn’t want to get in the way of his national team during the tournament.21:43, June 14, 2026Updated June 14, 2026 21:45Gareth Southgate has spoken about his decision not to work in television during the World Cup (Image: The Football Boardroom)Gareth Southgate was aware that his presence as a pundit during the World Cup could have had a negative impact on the England team, so he decided not to cover the tournament on TV.The former England manager led the Three Lions to…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Matt Slocum is a staff photographer for The Associated Press based in Philadelphia. He has been with the Associated Press for more than 20 years, starting with a summer internship in Dallas. He has covered a wide range of news and sporting events, including 15 Super Bowls, seven Olympic Games, and countless major golf tournaments.Why this photo?I took this photo because the late afternoon sun was shining into the stadium, casting long shadows of the players on the field from quite high up on the catwalks. Normally, it is not possible to shoot from such…
Mirror Football can shed light on beer, water and food prices at Texas’ Dallas Stadium, where Engando take on Croatia in Wednesday’s World Cup openerJune 14, 2026 20:42Updated June 14, 2026 21:18England vs Croatia scheduled to be played at Dallas Stadium next weekEngland supporters who attended Wednesday’s World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas are facing exorbitant prices for food and drink at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium.Sunday’s Group F opener between the Netherlands and Japan provided the first glimpse of that cost, but compared to other World Cup host cities, it’s not as fun to read.A pint (16 oz) of regular…
ATLANTA (AP) — Lamine Yamal is in ‘ideal condition’ to play in Spanish league games world cup Coach Luis de la Fuente said during Monday’s opening game against Cape Verde.Yamal is not expected to start the game in Atlanta, but the 18-year-old superstar has been cleared to play in his return from a hamstring injury. miss the last few weeks of the season For Barcelona.”We are following the instructions of the medical staff of Barcelona, his club and the Spanish national team, including his fitness coach, and we can say that Lamine Yamal will be ready to play tomorrow,” de…
HOUSTON (AP) — For 37 minutes Sunday, Curacao battled four-time champion Germany, daring the first-time World Cup team to believe it could accomplish the unimaginable.In the 21st minute, Libano Conencia broke through traffic from the center of the box and scored with his left foot to tie the score and give Curaçao the lead. First goal of the tournament It sends Blue Wave fans into a frenzy.However, Germany broke the 1-1 tie in the 38th minute and then overpowered the small Caribbean nation to escape. Toward a 7-1 victory in the group stage.Curaçao coach: “This is nothing to be ashamed…
Manchester United are thought to be interested in West Ham stars Jarrod Bowen and Matheus Fernandes this summer.June 14, 2026, 14:26Updated June 14, 2026 14:26West Ham’s Matheus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen could move to Manchester United (Image: Rob Newell – CameraSport via Getty Images)West Ham manager Daniel Kleczynski has revealed the club’s determination to retain top talent amid mounting speculation linking Manchester United with moves for Matheus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen. United have been named as potential suitors for both players as the summer transfer window approaches.Fernandes and Bowen have been heavily linked with a move away from the London…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Daichi Kamata’s header off Koki Ogawa’s corner kick in the 88th minute sent Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands. in their world cup Opening game on Sunday.Orange-clad Orange fans were stunned by a late goal that made it 21-2-11 in World Cup group play, while the Netherlands extended their unbeaten run in group play to 16 games.Virgil van Dijk and Chrisencio Somerville scored from each post early in the second half, and Keito Nakamura scored between the two in just 14 minutes, resulting in a three-goal spree.AT&T Stadium is…