Japan, the Netherlands, and Australia are among the national teams participating in the 2026 World Cup whose jerseys differ significantly from their national flag colors, often due to symbolic reasons.
Center-back Tsuyoshi Watanabe blames himself for allowing Virgil van Dijk to score the opening goal, as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their first Group F match at the 2026 World Cup.
Japan's coaching staff drew attention for holding up a numbered board on the sidelines during their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group F of the 2026 World Cup.
Japan showed a never-say-die spirit, equalizing twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening match of Group F at World Cup 2026.
Coach Ronald Koeman used FaceTime to directly inform 12 players, including many Premier League stars, that they were cut from the Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup.
