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Netherlands 3-1 Tunisia: Dutch Clinch Group F

Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands put Tunisia to the sword, a 3-1 trouncing at GEHA Field in Kansas City securing Group F's top spot. Tunisia? They're heading home without a damn point.

26 Jun 2026 · via skysports.com

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The Dutch wasted no time. An Ellyes Skhiri own goal in the third minute – the 12th of the tournament, tying the World Cup record – was barely registered before Brian Brobbey notched his third goal. Just four minutes later. A 2-0 lead for Netherlands in front of 68,391 fans. Early, decisive.

Tunisia, to their credit, didn't just roll over. Hazem Mastouri, on his World Cup debut, pulled one back early in the second half. They even crafted a few scares. Skhiri, before his redemption, somehow blocked a Dumfries shot right on the line. Small mercies.

But the Dutch response was swift. Jan Paul van Hecke buried a header just after the hour mark, restoring the two-goal cushion. Tijjani Reijnders even rattled the bar with a clever chip. Just to rub it in.

Netherlands only needed to match Japan's result against Sweden. Japan drew 1-1. So, Koeman's squad grabbed top spot comfortably. Ten goals across three group games. Not bad for a warm-up act.

Their reward? A Round of 32 clash. Morocco. Remember them? Semi-finalists in 2022. That's a proper test. Guadalajara, Mexico. Tuesday 30 June, 2am BST. Tunisia, meanwhile, can start packing. Zero points. Brutal.

Betting angle

The Dutch bagged goals in every group game. Averaged over three per match. Over 2.5 goals in their Morocco clash? Looks tempting. But remember Morocco's 2022 defensive wall. Those two facts are wrestling each other. Pick your poison.

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