In the first round of the FIFA World Cup group stage, Japan played against the Netherlands, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw.

In this match, Japanese international Keito Nakamura scored a goal. However, during his celebration, his suspected lack of shinguards sparked heated discussion.

According to Japanese media, Keito Nakamura was not without shinguards; rather, he wore ultra-small shinguards. The photos also show a small shinguard in Keito Nakamura's sock, though its size is indeed very small.