Official lineups of Japan – Netherlands
Japan:Suzuki – Taniguchi, Watanabe, H.Ito – Doan, Kamada, Sano, Nakamura – Maeda, Kubo – Ueda
Netherlands:Verbruggen – Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven -Frenkie De Jong, Gravenberch – Summerville, Reijnders, Gakpo – Malen
Japanhave been in distinctive type heading into the match, stringing collectively
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Japan’s gamers rejoice after scoring a purpose in opposition to the Netherlands in a Group F match on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, June 14, 2026. /VCG
Japan fought again after trailing twice to earn a 2-2 draw in opposition to the Netherlands, in an entertaining Group F match to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup marketing campaign within the Dallas suburb of Arlington on Sunday.
Following a cagey first 45 minutes that featured comparatively few attacking threats from both aspect, the competition opened up dramatically after the intermission, with each groups buying and selling objectives in a energetic second half.
The Netherlands broke the impasse within the 51st minute, when captain Virgil van Dijk was left unmarked contained in the penalty space and powered a header into the online off a move from Ryan Gravenberch.
Japan responded six minutes later, as Takefusa Kubo fed Keito Nakamura outdoors the field earlier than the winger unleashed a low strike that deflected off Jan Paul van Hecke, beating goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to knot the rating at 1-1.
Coach Ronald Koeman’s Oranje restored their benefit within the sixty fourth minute, due to a wonderful particular person effort from Crysencio Summerville. Cutting inside from the appropriate flank, the ahead bypassed an overlapping Denzel Dumfries and fired a left-footed shot in off the publish, past the attain of Japanese shot-stopper Zion Suzuki.
Japan’s Daichi Kamada (R) heads the ball towards the online in opposition to the Netherlands in a Group F match on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, June 14, 2026. /VCG
Needing one other reply, the Samurai Blue steadily elevated the stress as coach Hajime Moriyasu reshaped his unit by utilizing all 5 substitutions.
The modifications helped shift the momentum towards the Asian aspect, which spent the closing phases pushing the Dutch protection deeper and deeper into its personal half of the sphere.
Those efforts paid off two minutes from time. Junya Ito’s nook kick was first met by substitute Koki Ogawa, together with his header glancing off Daichi Kamada earlier than slipping away from the grasp of Verbruggen, who might solely assist additional nudge the ball into the Netherlands web.
Japan’s late equalizer ensured that every workforce would accept one level to kick off Group F, with the end result including to the Samurai Blue’s fame for fortitude on the World Cup stage, whereas denying the Oranje a gap victory.
Other outcomes:
Germany 7-1 Curacao (Group E)
Cote d’Ivoire 1-0 Ecuador (Group E)
Sweden 5-1 Tunisia (Group F)
Source: CGTN
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): The Delhi Jal Board has launched a pilot challenge by putting in a web-based water analyser within the Gulmohar Park space to watch water high quality in actual time, together with parameters similar to pH and disinfectant ranges, following latest complaints of water contamination.
Delhi BJP MLA from Malviya Nagar Satish Upadhyay mentioned that the analysers, if discovered profitable, could be expanded throughout town to enhance water high quality monitoring.
The transfer follows latest issues raised by locals relating to the standard of their water provide. Upadhyay mentioned that the analysers can be utilized to watch water high quality in real-time, particularly monitoring pH, complete dissolved solids (TDS), and chlorine ranges to make sure higher water high quality.
‘Ten days in the past, there have been complaints of water contamination within the Gulmohar Park space, which had been addressed by the Delhi Jal Board. Because the water pipelines run underground, utilizing such water analysers, we will verify pH, TDS and Chlorine ranges in water. This know-how will assist verify for any contamination and its supply. Delhi Jal Board will use this know-how all through town if this pilot is profitable,’ he informed ANI.
He added that the challenge is being applied beneath a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mannequin and is anticipated to be absolutely put in inside per week.
‘This has been put in through the PPP mannequin, and its full set-up can be performed in per week’s time,’ mentioned Upadhyay.
Highlighting the swift assist of presidency officers, President of the Gulmohar Park RWA Atul Bal mentioned that after the MLA workplace was made conscious of the contaminated water situation, the response was fast and thorough.
Speaking to ANI, he mentioned, ‘This drawback began three weeks in the past. Immediately, we approached the MLA workplace. Both the MLA workplace and DJB labored with us for 2 weeks to resolve this drawback. They recognized totally different contamination factors and different issues. Today, the difficulty of water contamination has been fully resolved.’ (ANI)
Brussels [Belgium], June 15 (ANI): European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa have welcomed the peace settlement reached between US and Iran and urged its swift and full implementation by all events. They referred to as for the restoration of freedom of navigation, terming it important for the worldwide economic system and mentioned that the European Union is able to contribute to advancing a complete technique for lasting peace throughout West Asia.
In a put up on X, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen referred to as for the rapid toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
‘This is important for regional stability and the worldwide economic system. It opens the door to broader negotiations on peace and safety within the Middle East,’ she mentioned.
The EU Chief additionally referred to as for ending ‘Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programmes and its destabilising actions within the area.’
She referred to the battle in Lebanon and mentioned, ‘Europe calls on all events to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and implement a real ceasefire.’
She knowledgeable that on the G7 Summit slated to happen within the French resort city Evian, the G7 leaders will meet companions from the Gulf and the broader Middle East.
She gave a name for diversification of provide chains and mentioned, ‘Once once more, vitality dependencies have been weaponised. We should diversify our provide routes and develop different export corridors to diversify away from the bottleneck of Hormuz. We will focus on this, and extra, in Evian.’
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European Council President Antonio Costa referred to as for peaceable decision of excellent variations in accordance with worldwide legislation and mentioned, ‘The European Union is able to contribute to advancing a complete technique for lasting peace throughout the Middle East.’
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi welcomed the diplomatic decision and in an announcement, mentioned, ‘Japan has been making proactive diplomatic efforts based mostly on its constant place that what issues most is that de-escalation of the scenario is steadily achieved as quickly as doable. Japan has additionally been strongly requesting Iran to make sure as quickly as doable the free and protected navigation of vessels of all nations, together with Japan and different Asian nations, via the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for international logistics and a global public good.’
Leaders throughout Europe and the Indo-Pacific have welcomed the landmark peace settlement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a uncommon diplomatic opening to revive stability in West Asia, revive freedom of navigation via the Strait of Hormuz, and ease mounting strain on international vitality markets and financial development and create momentum for a long-lasting decision of considerations surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme.
The main diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran was introduced on Sunday, with President Trump saying that the settlement would deliver ‘peace and safety’ to West Asia and facilitate the reopening of the crucial vitality chokepoint Strait of Hormuz.
Following the announcement, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the peace deal and outlined Tehran’s situations for shifting ahead with negotiations.
According to Iran’s state-affiliated Press TV, Gharibabadi mentioned the official signing ceremony would happen on Friday, after which the textual content of the Memorandum of Understanding could be launched publicly.
He acknowledged that Iran would enter a proposed 60-day negotiation interval for a closing settlement solely after verifying that the United States had fulfilled commitments associated to ending hostilities, lifting the blockade and releasing Iranian property.
The peace deal is about to be signed on Friday in Switzerland. (ANI)
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Hong Kong, June 15: Wozoyo, a brand new world shopper know-how model from Secure Connection Limited has introduced its world launch, introducing a less complicated, extra intuitive technique to expertise on a regular basis know-how, the place units work seamlessly within the background, turning on a regular basis tech chaos into calm christened ‘Live The Wozoyo Life’.
Built on the 30+ years of legacy of Secure Connection Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong, Wozoyo is the fruits of a multi-year journey rooted in deep market understanding and shopper insights. As know-how turns into more and more embedded in on a regular basis life, customers are additionally experiencing rising micro-frustrations. Bringing collectively this expertise and analysis in shopper know-how with a design-led method. Wozoyo is created to handle this shift, with know-how that removes friction from on a regular basis experiences and simplifies how customers work together with on a regular basis know-how.
Mohit Anand, Co-Founder & CEO, Wozoyo, stated, ‘Over the years, know-how has develop into an integral a part of on a regular basis life, but it surely has additionally created a rising want for less complicated, extra intuitive experiences. We recognized a transparent hole out there for choices that mix sturdy design and efficiency with accessibility observing how know-how was turning into extra highly effective, but usually extra sophisticated. Today’s customers are in search of merchandise which are simple to make use of, thoughtfully designed, and seamlessly built-in into their on a regular basis lives. Wozoyo has been created to convey simplicity again to tech merchandise that really feel intuitive, purposeful, and combine into the customers’ on a regular basis life seamlessly. As we launch globally, our imaginative and prescient is to construct a model that redefines how customers work together with tech merchandise.’
Life right this moment flows throughout screens – from the cellphone in your hand, to the laptop computer in your desk, to the pill you unwind with, to the tv that anchors shared moments. Wozoyo merchandise are designed to offer customers the liberty to attach with individuals, content material, and knowledge on their phrases. Whether powering a workspace, enhancing air high quality at house, or enabling quicker and extra environment friendly charging, each Wozoyo product is designed to work collectively as a part of a linked ecosystem that simplifies trendy residing.
Guided by its philosophy of constructing know-how really feel easy, Wozoyo brings collectively performance, aesthetics, and accessibility throughout its product ecosystem, making certain that on a regular basis know-how works for customers – not the opposite means round.
Wozoyo merchandise mirror a design philosophy rooted in simplicity, minimalism, and a focus to element. From rigorously chosen supplies to light curves and easy surfaces, each aspect is thoughtfully crafted to ship an intuitive consumer expertise. Inspired by the Wozoyo brand, a particular open kind ‘O’ is subtly built-in throughout the product ecosystem, making a cohesive visible id that balances aesthetics with performance. Designed in Japan with love for the world, Wozoyo merchandise are created to seamlessly combine into on a regular basis areas – at house, at work, and on the go.
Wozoyo’s product portfolio* spans throughout three key classes – The Air of Ease (Air Purifiers), Power of Connection (Laptop Essentials), and Power Without Chaos (Charging Essentials). The vary contains the Pure Air sequence of air purifiers for improved indoor air high quality, alongside docking stations, USB hubs, and HDMI cables that allow seamless connectivity throughout units. The portfolio additionally options GaN wall chargers and automotive chargers, delivering quick, dependable energy throughout work, house, and journey.
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Arlington (Texas) [US], June 15 (ANI): Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu praised his aspect’s preventing spirit after they twice got here from behind to earn a 2-2 draw in opposition to the Netherlands of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F opener, however admitted the consequence left him disillusioned because the Blue Samurai had focused all three factors.
In an entertaining contest in Arlington, Texas, Japan confirmed exceptional character to get better from deficits on two events, with substitute Koki Ogawa’s late equaliser securing a precious level in opposition to one of many event favourites.
Despite the dramatic comeback, Moriyasu insisted his crew had arrived with ambitions of victory.
‘The Netherlands have been very sturdy, we have been trailing behind, a really tough opponent, the gamers have been united as one, tenacious, they fought to the top and didn’t stop to persevere,’ Moriyasu informed reporters after the match, in response to Reuters.
‘Of course, we’re not fully happy with simply the one level for the draw,’ he added.
After a disciplined first-half defensive show, Japan fell behind shortly after the restart when Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk rose highest to move residence a Ryan Gravenberch supply.
The response was speedy, nevertheless, as Keito Nakamura rifled a strong low effort into the web to convey Japan degree. The Netherlands regained the benefit by way of Crysencio Summerville’s very good strike, however Japan refused to give up.
Their persistence paid off two minutes from time when Ogawa’s header discovered the web by way of teammate Daichi Kamada, sparking celebrations among the many Japanese supporters.
Moriyasu credited his gamers for sustaining composure underneath strain and persevering with to imagine they might rescue the competition.
‘Of course, it was powerful for them to battle again … they managed to be tenacious and on the identical time be affected person and maintain calm and discover and seize the alternatives. So I’m very proud that they might maintain their very own tempo,’ he mentioned, as per Reuters.
While happy with the dedication proven by his squad, the 57-year-old reiterated {that a} draw was not the result Japan had sought.
‘We have been aiming to get three factors, not one level. So in that viewpoint, after all it was a bit of bit disappointing,’ he concluded.
The consequence leaves Japan with a degree from their opening Group F fixture forward of their subsequent match in opposition to Tunisia in Monterrey on June 20, whereas the Netherlands additionally start their marketing campaign with a draw. (ANI)
OSAKA (TR) – Police have solidified their intention to arrest a 47-year-old man in reference to the deadly stabbing of his aged neighbor in Osaka City earlier this yr, stories the Yomiuri Shimbun (June 15).
On March 18, Yuji Hashimoto, 85, was discovered useless inside his unit in an condominium constructing in Higashiyodogawa Ward. An examination of the physique revealed a deep stab wound that had pierced his coronary heart, prompting police to right away launch a homicide investigation.
According to investigative sources, police have now linked the crime to Tsutomu Shimotaki, who lived in the identical condominium constructing as Hashimoto.
Shimotaki was arrested and indicted in May on suspicion of tried theft for making an attempt to withdraw money from an ATM utilizing Hashimoto’s money card on February 26.
The case is being handled as theft and homicide. Police are at present investigating the exact timeline and circumstances main as much as the lethal assault.
Monterrey [Mexico], June 15 (ANI): Sweden head coach Graham Potter praised the partnership between forwards Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres after the duo scored a purpose every and in addition saved at testing Tunisia’s defence in what was a commanding 5-1 win for Sweden in each groups’ FIFA World Cup 2026 opener on Sunday (Local Time), in response to Reuters.
Speaking on the post-match press convention, Potter praised Isak and Gyokeres, saying that whereas each are excellent gamers individually, their partnership makes them particularly harmful.
‘Individually, in fact, they’re high gamers however I believe collectively they could be a actual menace. I believe they’re going to get higher and higher the extra they play; they complement one another very properly,’ Potter stated as quoted by Reuters.
While Yasin Ayari opened and accomplished the scoring, and substitute Mattias Svanberg additionally scored a purpose, it was Isak and Gyokeres who persistently troubled Tunisia’s again line all through the match.
Potter stated he was happy along with his staff’s efficiency, highlighting that whereas Sweden’s attackers are of high quality individually, their success trusted the staff functioning properly as a unit. He acknowledged that the efficiency was not flawless however felt the staff managed the sport successfully from the outset.
‘I’m actually happy with the gamers. We know the standard of the people within the entrance positions however they wanted a staff to operate. We weren’t excellent; we knew we would not be. But at the beginning of the sport I assumed we had good management,’ he stated.
Potter’s aspect made a blistering begin in Guadalupe and took management of the competition with two objectives contained in the opening half-hour. Tunisia goalkeeper Mouhib Chamakh endured a troublesome match and was at fault for Sweden’s opener within the 18th minute.
Misjudging a protracted clearance from Victor Lindelof on the sting of his space, Chamakh was left scrambling as Gyokeres’ preliminary effort was blocked. The free ball fell kindly for Yasin Ayari, who fired into an unguarded internet from lengthy vary to place Sweden forward.
The Scandinavian aspect continued to press and doubled their benefit on the half-hour mark by means of Alexander Isak.
Gyokeres confirmed glorious consciousness to launch the ahead on a swift counterattack, and Isak calmly slotted previous Chamakh to make it 2-0.
Tunisia, nevertheless, refused to fold and located a manner again into the match simply earlier than halftime. Omar Rekik escaped his marker to go residence a floated supply from Hannibal Mejbri, giving the Eagles of Carthage renewed hope heading into the break.
Any expectation of a Tunisian comeback rapidly disappeared after the restart. Sweden restored their two-goal cushion on the hour when Isak capitalised on an error from captain Ellyes Skhiri earlier than establishing Gyokeres, who rifled a close-range end past Chamakh.
The purpose continued the striker’s exceptional worldwide scoring kind, taking his tally to fifteen objectives in his final 16 appearances for Sweden.
Although Mejbri continued to threaten along with his creativity, Tunisia struggled to comprise Sweden’s attacking depth within the closing phases.
Svanberg added a fourth purpose with a composed end inside the realm earlier than Ayari accomplished his brace in spectacular trend, driving residence from exterior the field to cap a commanding Swedish efficiency.
The convincing win offers Sweden a super begin forward of a vital Group F conflict towards the Netherlands, who drew 2-2 with Japan of their opening match.
Tunisia, then again, face mounting strain as they put together to tackle Japan subsequent. (ANI)
Japanscored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought again to rescue a 2-2 draw with theNetherlandsin entrance of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open theirWorld Cup 2026campaigns.
A match that had bubbled away within the first interval sparked into life within the second half.
Netherlands skipper Virgil van Dijk scored with a tremendous header, just for Keito Nakamura to rapidly stage, earlier than winger Crysencio Summerville’s scrumptious curled end into the underside nook simply after the hour.
The Dutch seemed like they might maintain on, however Japan levelled on the loss of life with Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada credited with the aim after a deflection.
SwedenfaceTunisiain a competitive-looking Group F later Sunday.
Japan and the Netherlands are in North America lacking key gamers by way of damage, however on paper this was nonetheless one of many extra enticing fixtures within the group stage.
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Both have been touted as darkish horses able to going far on the match. The Dutch have been runners-up thrice whereas Japan have by no means gone past the final 16.
The Netherlands made a assured begin and practically took the lead after three minutes, Donyell Malen allowed to swivel contained in the field and forcing a sensible save from Zion Suzuki.
The spectacular air-conditioned enviornment is normally dwelling to the Dallas Cowboys, and on the hydration break the NFL group’s cheerleaders have been proven on the large display screen hanging over the pitch performing one in all their routines.
The stoppage appeared to assist Ronald Koeman’s facet and Roma ahead Malen once more labored Suzuki with a header from a nook, then Cody Gakpo fired wildly over the bar.
Japan’s followers, who had hardly stopped singing and outnumbered the Dutch contingent, have been briefly silenced.
The first actual likelihood for Hajime Moriyasu’s group got here a couple of minutes earlier than the break when a cross evaded the backtracking Summerville however Nakamura pulled his low effort extensive.
The Dutch had seemed most threatening within the air, so it was no shock when Liverpool talisman Van Dijk rose to plant a well-placed header into the underside nook after a pinpoint cross from membership team-mate Ryan Gravenberch on 51 minutes.
The lead lasted simply six minutes, Nakamura wriggling free and firing low previous goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, the ball taking a small deflection off Jan Paul van Hecke.
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In a madcap interval of play, the Dutch cast forward as soon as extra on 64 minutes when West Ham’s Summerville beat his man on the proper wing and curled into Suzuki’s bottom-right nook along with his left foot.
Both groups rang the modifications and had possibilities to attain once more, earlier than Kamada’s chaotic leveller from a nook.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP)
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Houston [US], June 15 (ANI): German footballer Deniz Undav had a memorable outing in his facet’s FIFA World Cup marketing campaign opener in opposition to debutants Curacao, turning into simply the third participant from his nationwide workforce to attain a aim and ship an help no less than throughout a WC match since 1966.
World Cup debutants Curacao made historical past by scoring a aim on their World Cup debut and sending German camp into misery for a quick interval, nevertheless it was not lengthy earlier than the four-time champions, powered by Undav and Kai Havertz hammered it to safe a win by a large 7-1 margin, which is the heaviest defeat suffered by a WC debutant since 1954 (South Korea falling 0-9 to Hungary), as per Opta.
After being drafted in its place, Undav delivered two assists and scored a aim. As per ESPN, he’s simply the second German participant to help two objectives in a World Cup sport in its place after Pierre Littbarski in opposition to the United Arab Emirates within the 1990 version of the match.
In the 69th minute, Brown joined the goal-scoring feast as an help from Deniz Undav helped him fireplace a volley into the web, piling up extra distress for the WC debutants, making it 5-1. Undav himself discovered the web for the seventh time in his tenth worldwide look within the 78th minute, making it an absolute hammering. In the 88th minute, Havertz delivered the ultimate blow after being fed by Undav, dinking the ball over the goalie.
After Rudi Voller (vs Argentina in 1986) and Niclas Fullkrug (vs Costa Rica in 2022), Undav is the third German to attain a aim and ship an help every no less than after coming off in its place. Also, his three-goal contribution in its place is the joint-most by somebody coming from the bench in a WC sport since 1966, alongside James Rodriguez (vs Japan in 2014), Tim Cahill (vs Japan in 2006) and Laszlo Kiss (vs Slovenia in 1982).
This is the largest win within the ongoing version of the FIFA World Cup, and this goalfest helped the four-time champions topple five-time champions Brazil because the all-time highest goal-scorers in match historical past, with 239 objectives in comparison with Brazil’s 238. This can be the fourth time that Germany scored seven or extra objectives in a FIFA WC match, essentially the most by any workforce in match historical past.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer began off as Germany’s oldest appearance-maker in match historical past on the age of 40 years and 79 days, having reversed his worldwide retirement for the occasion. (ANI)
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