TunisiavsNetherlands

Netherlands saw off Tunisia 3–1. Goalscorers — Tunisia: Hazem Mastouri 54'; Netherlands: Ellyes Skhiri 3' (OG), Brian Brobbey 7', Jan Paul van Hecke 62'.

Tunisia met Netherlands in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey on Thursday, June 25, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group F, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Netherlands go in ranked 8th in the FIFA World Ranking to Tunisia's 46th — a gap of 38 places that marks Netherlands out as clear favourites on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Tunisia of CAF against Netherlands of UEFA — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

Tunisia are one of Africa's most experienced World Cup nations, with the Eagles of Carthage known for their tactical sophistication and ability to compete with higher-ranked opponents. Tunisian football is technically refined, influenced by both African and European footballing traditions, producing players who are comfortable in possession and tactically intelligent.

The Netherlands head to the 2026 World Cup as perennial contenders who are still searching for their first title despite a storied history in the sport. Under the guidance of Ronald Koeman, the Oranje have rebuilt into a competitive force after missing the 2018 World Cup entirely.

Tunisia: Tunisia have appeared at six World Cups: 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022. Netherlands: The Netherlands have reached the World Cup final three times, in 1974, 1978, and 2010, but have never won the tournament, making them the most successful nation to have never lifted the trophy.

The match is scheduled at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico. Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM (07:00 PM ET).