Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder — and current NOS TV commentator — Rafael van der Vaart apologized Wednesday after making an ill-advised comment while breaking down Netherlands 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday.

After a scoreless first half, the World Cup group stage match between the Netherlands and Japan burst into life in the second 45 minutes, with Japan twice rallying and securing a 2-2 draw thanks to an 88th-minute header from Daichi Kamada.

It's day five at the World Cup, and after Japan snatched a draw against the Netherlands, you can follow all the latest updates right here, with ESPN.

Follow Netherlands vs. Japan showdown live! It's a clash of the titans as two teams with big ambitions start the World Cup out against each other when the Netherlands and Japan meet in North Texas. Japan was by far the best team in Asian qualification and has continued its excellent form in preparation friendly matches,

Zion Suzuki turned heads on Sunday when he made four clutch saves between the posts, steering Japan to a 2–2 draw with the mighty Netherlands. The 23-year-old goalkeeper, born to a Ghanian father and a Japanese mother,

World Cup group stage action continues on Sunday, and new users can claim the Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS for a $50 trading bonus after a $20 initial deposit. Netherlands vs. Japan, which will be played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas at 4 p.