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Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake featured in Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan in their opening group-stage fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

After a goalless first-half, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring for Ronald Koeman‘s side before Keito Nakamura pulled back just before the hour mark.

Crysencio Summerville scored what looked set to be the winner for the Netherlands soon after but Daichi Kamada levelled proceedings right at the death to salvage a valuable point for Japan.

Reijnders started and played 70 minutes for Oranje, with Ake coming off the bench after 80 minutes as he vies for a starting berth in north America.

How did Tijjani Reijnders fare against Japan?

Crosses (Accurate) – 7 (3)

Accurate Passes – 19/22 (86%)

Passes in Opposition Half (Accurate) – 15/18 (83%)

Passes in Own Half (Accurate) – 4/4 (100%)

Unsuccessful Touches – 1

Total Carrying Distance – 84.4m

Total Progression – 30m

Defensive Contributions – 2

Aerial Duels (Won) – 2 (1)

How did Nathan Ake fare against Japan?

Accurate Passes – 9/10 (90%)

Passes in Opposition Half – 6/7 (86%)

Passes in Own Half – 3/3 (100%)

Long Balls (Accurate) – 2/2 (100%)

Total Carrying Distance – 21m

Total Progression – 19.2m

Aerial Duels (Won) – 1 (0)

All stats taken from SofaScore

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Source: Cityxtra.co.uk