Why can’t we win it? Inside the Japanese embassy for Sunday’s World Cup opener. – Politico

1. Why can’t we win it? Inside the Japanese embassy for Sunday’s World Cup opener.  Politico
2. Netherlands 2-2 Japan  FIFA
3. Japan justify bolter credentials with dramatic draw vs. Netherlands  ESPN
4. Netherlands vs Japan: a brotherhood off the pitch, and mirrored approaches on it  The New York Times
5. Netherlands vs. Japan odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert  SportsLine

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