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NFL quarterback Jameis Winston lent a hand Sunday as Japanese soccer fans cleaned up trash around Dallas Stadium after the team earned a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in the World Cup.
Videos posted on social media showed fans holding trash bags with the words “Japan Pride” written on them. The New York Giants quarterback, FOX Sports’ World Cup soccer correspondent, was also seen cleaning up trash around the stadium.
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Japan earned a point in the group stage thanks to Daichi Kamada’s equalizing goal in the 88th minute of the match against the Dutch. Samurai Blue fans were in a frenzy after the goal went into the back of the net.
“Our players managed to be tenacious but at the same time be patient and stay calm and find and seize an opportunity,” Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said through an interpreter.
Dutchmen Virgil Van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scored on the post in the second half. The Japanese Keio Nakamura recovered the score a few minutes later. The three goals were scored in 14 minutes.
Japanese fans clean up trash in the stadium after the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, June 14, 2026. (Jessica Tobias/AP Photo)
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But conceding a goal late in the match was difficult to swallow for the Dutch.
“It’s disappointing now because obviously conceding the advantage is never good,” Van Dijk said. “It’s very disappointing that we conceded so late from a free kick.”
Japanese fans watch the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, June 14, 2026. (Jessica Tobias/AP Photo)
The Netherlands beat Japan in their only other World Cup match in 2010.
“I’m disappointed that we didn’t win, but that’s because we led twice,” Koeman added. “A lot of people underestimated Japan, but for the 100,000th time, if you underestimate them, that’s your problem. You think Japan’s strength was overestimated before the match? Let’s wait until the end of the tournament to see who’s right.”
Japan reached the round of 16 in 2022 and 2018. They have never advanced beyond the round of 16.
Japan’s Koki Ogawa celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal against the Netherlands during a World Cup Group F match in Arlington, Texas, June 14, 2026. (Julio Cortés/AP)
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The Netherlands are the only country to have reached the final three times without winning the World Cup. The team reached the quarterfinals in 2022 but lost to Argentina on penalties.
