Kansas City [US], June 26 (ANI): The Netherlands sealed prime spot in Group F with a commanding 3-1 victory over Tunisia of their remaining 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 no victory.
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 web whereas trying to clear the hazard.
Just 4 minutes later, Ronald Koeman’s aspect doubled their benefit. Virgil van Dijk saved a nook alive inside the world earlier than establishing Brian Brobbey, who made no mistake from shut vary to attain his third purpose 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 purpose again within the 54th minute. Hazem Mastouri rose highest to fulfill Hannibal Mejbri’s nook and powered a header past the goalkeeper to offer the African aspect 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 purpose and successfully put the consequence past doubt.
The Dutch comfortably managed the closing levels, 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)