Kansas City [US], June 26 (ANI): Tunisia ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 marketing campaign on the mistaken facet of historical past, conceding 12 objectives, the joint-most by a workforce in a bunch stage since North Korea within the 2010 version.
The Netherlands sealed prime spot in Group F with a commanding 3-1 victory over Tunisia of their ultimate FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match at Kansas City Stadium on Thursday, June 25 (native time). The Dutch completed the group stage unbeaten with two wins and a draw, whereas Tunisia bowed out of the event with out a victory or a degree.
Before this, Tunisia registered a 5-1 thrashing in opposition to Sweden, earlier than a 4-0 thrashing in opposition to Japan.
As per Opta Analyst, Tunisia’s 12 objectives conceded are probably the most by any workforce since North Korea’s 12 objectives within the 2010 version and probably the most outright objectives conceded in a FIFA WC since Brazil in 2014 (14 conceded in seven video games).
The Netherlands made a dream begin, taking the lead in simply the third minute. Denzel Dumfries drilled a harmful low cross into the field, and Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri inadvertently turned the ball into his personal internet whereas making an attempt to clear the hazard.
Just 4 minutes later, Ronald Koeman’s facet doubled their benefit. Virgil van Dijk stored a nook alive inside the world earlier than establishing Brian Brobbey, who made no mistake from shut vary to attain his third aim of the event and put the Dutch firmly in management.
The Oranje continued to dominate possession for the rest of the primary half, with Frenkie de Jong and Tijjani Reijnders dictating play in midfield as Tunisia struggled to create significant alternatives.
Tunisia confirmed better urgency after the break and pulled a aim again within the 54th minute. Hazem Mastouri rose highest to fulfill Hannibal Mejbri’s nook and powered a header past the goalkeeper to provide the African facet hope.
However, the Netherlands shortly restored their two-goal cushion. In the 62nd minute, Reijnders delivered an inviting nook and defender Jan Paul van Hecke headed residence from shut vary to attain his first worldwide aim and successfully put the consequence past doubt.
The Dutch comfortably managed the closing phases, denying Tunisia any probability of one other comeback to wrap up a convincing victory.
The win noticed the Netherlands end atop Group F with seven factors, forward of Japan and Sweden, who additionally progressed to the Round of 32 following a 1-1 draw. Tunisia exited the event after ending backside of the group with one level. (ANI)