Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands
The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, with 2 goals inside the first 7 minutes, to win Group F.
Tunisia got a consolation goal but still finish at the bottom and are out of the World Cup.
How the match went
The Netherlands made a flying start and never looked back against Tunisia.
They were 2-0 up inside 7 minutes, with an early own goal followed by a strike from their forward Brian Brobbey.
Tunisia pulled one back through Mastouri in the 54th minute, to delight their fans after a brutal tournament in which they conceded 12 goals.
But the Netherlands restored their 2-goal lead when Van Hecke scored in the 62nd minute.
The 3-1 win confirmed the Netherlands as Group F winners with 7 points.
They got there after drawing 2-2 with Japan and beating Sweden 5-1.
Tunisia, who lost 5-1 to Sweden and 0-4 to Japan, finish at the bottom of the group and bow out of the tournament.
Key moments
- ⚽ 3' Skhiri (Netherlands) (OG)
- ⚽ 7' Brobbey (Netherlands)
- ⚽ 54' Mastouri (Tunisia)
- ⚽ 62' Van Hecke (Netherlands)
Goals in the order they were scored.
OG = own goal (a player scored in their own net).
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Thursday, June 25
- Kickoff Time
- 18:00 (Chicago time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group F
- Attendance
- 68,391
- Referee
- Katia Itzel García (Mexico)
What's next for Netherlands?
The Netherlands are through to the round of 32 as Group F winners.
They look sharp going forward and will be a team nobody wants to face.
What's next for Tunisia?
Tunisia head home at the bottom of Group F, with their 2026 World Cup done after 3 defeats.
After losing all 3 games and conceding 12 goals, Mastouri's late strike was at least one proud moment to take home from a painful World Cup.
Common questions
What was the final score of Tunisia vs Netherlands?
The Netherlands won 3-1. They led 2-0 early through an own goal and a Brobbey strike, Mastouri pulled one back for Tunisia, then Van Hecke restored the lead.
Did the Netherlands win Group F?
Yes. The win gave the Netherlands 7 points and 1st place in Group F. They go through to the round of 32 as group winners.
Are Tunisia out of the World Cup?
Yes. Tunisia end up bottom of Group F with 0 points, so their tournament is over.