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FWC: PAR v AUS live on SN ExtraNetherlands cruise into last 32 with convincing win
Press Association • June 26th, 2026 1:42 pm
Dutch Delight: The Netherlands have finished top of Group F after a 3-1 win over Tunisia | Photo: AP
The Netherlands have finished the World Cup group stage on top of Group F after chalking up a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City.
The Dutch started at a red-hot pace, taking just seven minutes to establish a 2-0 lead.
Ronald Koeman's side went ahead in the third minute courtesy of an Ellyes Skhiri own goal, after he lashed out at a cross and inadvertently tipped the ball into the back of his own net.
Brian Brobbey doubled the advantage minutes later, turning home Virgil van Dijk's headed knockdown from a free-kick.
Brian Brobbey had the ball at the back of the Tunisian net early as the Dutch seized control | Photo: AP
The Netherlands looked comfortable holding onto their advantage, but were snapped awake early in the second half when a Tunisia corner found Hazem Mastouri, who duly headed it into the bottom-left corner.
The response from the Dutch was almost immediate with Jan Paul van Hecke restoring their advantage with a headed corner of his own.
Tunisia had some sporadic chances from there, but were ultimately unable to trouble the scoreline any further as they headed out without a point and the Dutch cruised into the last 32.
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