All Goals: Tunisia vs Netherlands | FIFA World Cup 2026
The Oranje will fight for their World Cup future at Kansas City Stadium, while the Eagles of Carthage look to bow out on a positive note and finish their campaign with pride.
The Netherlands wasted no time taking control against Tunisia in its final Group F match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The Oranje raced to a 2-0 lead before the seventh minute, delivering a dominant start that puts them on course to finish top of the group.
All Goals of the match
Goal for the Netherlands
62' Jan Paul van Hecke makes it 3-1. Sweden and Japan are tied 1-1
Goal for Tunisia
54' Hazem Mastouri heads the ball in and the gap narrows in the second half
Goal for the Netherlands, their second
7' Brian Brobbey takes advantage in the box and finishes
Goal for the Netherlands
3' Ellyes Skhiri deflects the ball into his own net.
Perfect start for the Netherlands
The Dutch side showed no intention of slowing down from the opening whistle and struck early against a Tunisia team already eliminated from the tournament but still looking to finish with pride.
With two goals before the seventh minute, the Netherlands made clear it wanted to close the group stage without depending on other results and carry momentum into the Round of 32.
🏟️ When and Where
Tunisia vs Netherlands 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F Matchday 3 will take place on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 PM ET in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, at Arrowhead Stadium.
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🇹🇳 Tunisia's Preview
The Tunisians, already eliminated from contention for a place in the Round of 16 and following a mid-tournament coaching change after the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi, will look to end their World Cup campaign with pride. However, to do so they must overcome the tournament favorite, according to the controversial mathematical model by German economist Joachim Klement.
The African side will be hoping to spring another surprise, similar to their shock win over reigning champions France—now runners-up—at Qatar 2022. A victory would also mark their first win in five matches, dating back to a 1–0 friendly win over Haiti in late March, and only their fourth in six World Cup appearances.
With a full squad available, Herve Renard is seeking redemption after a difficult start in charge, having suffered a 0–4 defeat to Japan in Monterrey, Mexico, in the 1,000th match in World Cup history.
🇳🇱 Netherlands' Preview
The side led by Ronald Koeman has been growing into the tournament, raising expectations that Tunisia could become their next stepping stone toward a 15-match unbeaten run and a potential confirmation of top spot in Group F.
Qualification is still in their own hands, with the Africans viewed as a favorable opponent to boost goal difference in what could prove decisive against Japan in the battle for first place—especially if Sweden manage to take points off the Asian side.
The Dutch displayed their attacking efficiency in the win over Sweden, but concerns over the form and fitness of key players such as Cody Gakpo, Virgil van Dijk, and Quinten Timber could force Koeman to consider squad rotations. The question now is whether changes will be made for this decisive clash.
⭐ Players to Watch
🇹🇳 ELLYES SKHIRI
The Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder from the Bundesliga still has unfinished business at this World Cup, having been substituted in both matches against Sweden and Japan. This tournament could also mark his final World Cup appearance, after featuring in both Qatar 2022 and this edition.
The 31-year-old captain knows the team remains in debt to its supporters, and his role will be crucial in midfield as he looks to contain Dutch stars such as Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, and Virgil van Dijk.
🇳🇱 BRIAN BROBBEY
The Sunderland forward from the English Premier League has become a sensation in his country, and his brace against Sweden—built on work rate, timing, and sharp finishing—has put him firmly in the spotlight heading into this match.
With the Golden Boot race wide open, he now has a chance to extend his scoring run at this World Cup. On paper, Tunisia could offer the kind of opponent that allows him to showcase his goal-scoring instincts and strengthen his case for a starting role in the more demanding knockout rounds—but first, he must deliver here.
Still only 24 years old, he is beginning to make a name for himself on the biggest stage.
🎯 Final Analysis
This will be the fourth meeting between Tunisia and the Netherlands, and their first ever at a FIFA World Cup. Remarkably, the African side managed to hold the Dutch to draws in their last two friendlies, in 1994 and 2009. Their first encounter, however, dates back to 1978, when the then World Cup runners-up delivered a dominant 4–0 win against a debutant Tunisian side in Argentina.
Netherlands national football team will approach this match with full seriousness, as top spot in the group is at stake—an outcome that could help them avoid a potential Round of 16 clash with Brazil. Finishing second would likely set up a meeting with Morocco instead, meaning Tunisia could serve as a useful benchmark against a similar North African opponent that also dominates its continental region.
