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Hervé Renard is set to become Tunisia's new head coach following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after the Carthage Eagles' 5-1 defeat to Sweden...

The Tunisian Football Federation has moved quickly to appoint Mondher Kebaier as interim head coach following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after...

Rayan Elloumi and Tunisia continue their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a Group F contest against Japan in Mexico.

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has criticised the mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup following the Oranje's 2-2 draw with Japan...

The Netherlands were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Japan in their World Cup opener, but there was still a special Liverpool moment to...

West Ham are poised for a big summer transfer window, with Crysencio Summerville assured to be one of the bigger stories.The Hammers ace shone for...

The Netherlands opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with an entertaining draw with Japan and former Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart might...

Ally McCoist was on commentary duty when Daizen Maeda was in action for Japan against the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday. If there...

Japan staged a dramatic late comeback against the Netherlands, securing a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 2026 World Cup. A late equalizer, deflecting...

Everton are reportedly looking to sign a new central midfielder this summer, with Daichi Kamada among the very best options available.The...

West Ham can officially conduct their transfer business now that the window is open.There is plenty of work for the Hammers to get done between now...

Move comes after thrashing in opening game in MexicoTunisia still to face Japan and Netherlands in Group FTunisia sacked their head coach, Sabri...

Crysencio Summerville starred for the Netherlands in their World Cup opener against Japan on Sunday. He scored the Netherlands’ second goal on his...

Lucas Bergvall proved his quality away from Tottenham as he made a real impact off the bench for Sweden in their 5-1 World Cup win vs...

Former Netherlands star Rafael van der Vaart ‘joked’ that the Japanese team all ‘looked alike’ (Picture: NOS) Rafael van der Vaart has come in for...

If there were a shift in world football power, it may look something like the impressive results from South Korea, Japan, Qatar and...

The first four days of World Cup 2026 delivered in a big way. The host countries got two wins (Mexico, USMNT) and a comeback draw (Canada), and the...

Daizen Maeda could not take his incredible Celtic form into the first game of the World Cup as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands on Sunday.The...

Ayase Ueda enjoyed a successful campaign in the Eredivisie, earning himself interest from Leeds United.The Japan international ended the league...

Aston Villa sent a scout to check on Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki in action at the World Cup against the Netherlands. The post Aston Villa Scout...

FIFA have mandated that all 104 matches at the World Cup will contain a three-minute-long hydration break in each half, even if the stadium has air...

Ange Postecoglou criticised Tottenham star Micky van de Ven for a lapse in concentration during the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw against Japan at the...

Japan attacker Takefusa Kubo was forced off in the second half of Samurai Blue's dramatic 2-2 World Cup draw against Holland in Dallas

Daizen Maeda has kicked off his World Cup campaign with Japan. The Celtic forward jetted off to the United States in stellar form after scoring...

While several WWE personalities were recently present at the White House for UFC Freedom 250 on Jun. 14, 2026, Liv Morgan had another important...

Virgil van Dijk scored Netherland’s opening goal in their 2-2 draw against Japan (Picture: Hayters TV) Virgil van Dijk has urged FIFA to...

Crysencio Summerville has continued his impressive run of form away from West Ham United after scoring for the Netherlands against Japan on...

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven started Holland's opening World Cup match against Japan in Dallas, which ended in a frustrating draw for Oranje

Plus: A perfect start for Sweden's superstar strikeforce against Tunisia and Eberechi Eze's penalty vow

It all started in 2018 when they had a shocking 2-0 lead in the second half against favorites Belgium in the Round of 16, it continued in 2022 when...

Crysencio Summerville has announced himself on the World Cup stage in stunning fashion, netting a brilliant goal to restore the Netherlands’ lead...

Japanese football fans captivated the world by cleaning stadium stands after a thrilling 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands. This...

Ronald Koeman said Netherlands' performance in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Japan should be their "minimal standard" if they are to win the World Cup.

Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke, wanted by Spurs, suffered significant swelling to his eye following a collision in Holland's thrilling...

Japan secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener, thanks to Daichi Kamada's late header. The Samurai Blue fought...

The Sweden national football team and the Tunisia national football team met in their opening Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both...

After the Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their World Cup 2026 Group F opener, Sports Mole takes a look at Crysencio Summerville's...

ITV have been left red-faced as viewers watching the Netherlands vs Japan World Cup match on Sunday night complained about the poor picture quality...

West Ham United star Crysencio Summerville made his impact felt in the Netherlands' opening World Cup game.Summerville only made his debut for the...

Celtic supporters tuning into STV for Japan’s World Cup clash against the Netherlands on Sunday night were treated to a familiar sight before a...

Day 4 of World Cup 2026 was all about the goalscorers as Germany smashed six past Curacao, while Sweden hit five against Tunisia. The Netherlands...

Aston Villa would surely have kept a close eye on Zion Suzuki as Japan faced the Netherlands in the World Cup on Sunday.The young goalkeeper, who...

Tottenham transfer target Jan Paul van Hecke has revealed he's struggling to see properly out of his right eye after suffering a blow to the face...

Day 4 may not have been as entertaining as all the goals may lead us to believe — an average of nearly five scored per game, 19 total — but the...

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alex Abnos and Ben Fisher as the Netherlands and Japan play out a cracker in Dallas, while Germany put...

Sweden boss Graham Potter suffered a strange injury (Picture: Getty Images) Graham Potter got off to a dream start with Sweden at the World Cup,...

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alex Abnos and Ben Fisher as the Netherlands and Japan play out a cracker in Dallas, while Germany put...

West Ham's stance on a Crysencio Summerville exit should be obvious after his World Cup exploits.The Hammers ace scored the second goal for the...

Ronald Koeman said the Netherlands must be better in their upcoming World Cup games, but defended the tactics he used against Japan. The post...

If Daizen Maeda does leave Celtic this summer, he will depart having produced one of the most remarkable runs of form in recent memory. When Celtic...

Ange Postecoglou’s latest comments on Daizen Maeda perfectly capture why the Japanese forward may be Celtic’s most irreplaceable player. Goals and...

The Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan in their World Cup opener and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch and Cody Gakpo featured

Leeds United full-back Gabriel Gudmunddson has not enjoyed the best of starts at the 2026 World Cup this summer.Despite Sweden firing five past...

Football fans voiced complaints about ITV's picture quality and streaming problems during the Netherlands vs Japan fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Rangers may have been handed an unexpected transfer boost from one of the most compelling games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s opening days, and...

Sunday’s World Cup action featured emphatic wins for Germany and Sweden, alongside a ding-dong encounter between the Netherlands and Japan. We’ve...

Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka was an unused substitute as Japan battled to a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.Tanaka had been tipped by many to...

It was Celtic versus Celtic in the early hours of Monday morning as Benjamin Nygren and Sebastian Tounekti got their World Cup campaigns underway....

An 88th-minute goal by Daichi Kamada salvaged a point for Japan as the Dutch were left to rue their two blown leads.

Trophy-winning duo Daizen Maeda and Benjamin Nygren savour impressive openings at the game's biggest showpiece

Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Japan rescue point with late Kamada leveller – FIFAIn a thrilling clash in Dallas, Japan denied the Netherlands with Daichi...

Postecoglou Calls Out Van De Ven on ITV During World Cup The post Postecoglou Calls Out Van De Ven Live on ITV During Japan’s World Cup Clash...

Japanese media have praised Zion Suzuki for his performance in the World Cup against the Netherlands as Aston Villa eye a move for his...

Rafael van der Vaart has launched a stinging attack on Virgil van Dijk, comparing the Netherlands captain to a commercial airliner following a...

It has been quite the week of football for West Ham United's Crysencio Summerville, who is now starring at the 2026 World Cup.Before this summer,...

Analyzing the Netherlands' poor performance in their 2-2 World Cup draw against Japan. Discover why the Samurai Blue fully deserved a point in Dallas.

Crysencio Summerville scored a great goal for the Netherlands against Japan on his World Cup debut. Summerville was making just his third...

Antionio Valencia believes he’s spotted a genuine contender for the Golden Boot (Picture: Getty) Antonio Valencia believes Sweden have two...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now well underway, with a number of countries having already played their opening games.

Crysencio Summerville bagged his first Netherlands goal against Japan over the weekend as he thanked legendary striker Ruud van Nisteolrooy.

Japan hit back twice to start their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against the Netherlands - but ITV viewers were not impressed

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TOM COLLOMOSSE: As the game's greatest prize eluded him as a player, Koeman is determined to make amends as a coach. But his team are far more dour...

An 88th-minute goal by Daichi Kamada salvaged a point for Japan as the Dutch were left to rue their two blown leads.

Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute header rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw for Japan, stunning the Netherlands after a frantic second half in their World Cup...

Virgil van Dijk's Netherlands side were denied a victory in their World Cup Group F opener against Japan when Koki Ogawa scored two minutes from time

Netherlands 2-2 Japan: The Japanese twice came from behind to salvage a draw in Texas

The Samurai Blue got their World Cup underway at a packed and air-conditioned AT&T Stadium on Sunday evening against the Netherlands.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: As the game's greatest prize eluded him as a player, Koeman is determined to make amends as a coach. But his team are far more dour...

Virgil van Dijk had a mixed night as the Netherlands were held by Japan in Dallas (Picture: Getty) Rafael van der Vaart took aim at Virgil van...

The fans remained behind after full-time to clean the stadium of built up rubbish

Daichi Kamada diverted in an 89th-minute equaliser for Japan as they twice levelled to secure a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in this Group F opener.

Arlington: Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 fans in...

Virgil van Dijk's goal for the Netherlands against Japan on Sunday created history for Liverpool at the World Cup, but concerns about the Dutch...

The World Cup continued to produce the unexpected in Arlington. On a throbbingly hot afternoon in the low flat plains outside Dallas the...

Virgil van Dijk scored in Holland's 2-2 World Cup draw against Japan in Dallas

The Netherlands and Japan shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Group F opener, extending the Blue Samurai's unbeaten...

NETHERLANDS 2-2 JAPAN: Holland already look overly reliant on their ageing captain Virgil van Dijk, who powered home their opener on a...