Dumfries and the Netherlands advance in World Cup after win over Tunisia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Netherlands secured a win against Tunisia in Kansas City on June 25, 2026, as Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke scored to help their team progress in the World Cup. Denzel Dumfries contributed significantly, assisting an own goal and maintaining strong possession. The Netherlands, tied on points with Japan, needed their result to outperform Japan's performance against Sweden for group advancement. Tunisia briefly leveled the match with a goal but could not maintain the momentum as the Netherlands regained control.
- •The match took place on June 25, 2026, in Kansas City.
- •Denzel Dumfries assisted an own goal early in the match.
- •Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke also scored for the Netherlands.
- •Tunisia briefly equalized before the Netherlands secured the lead again.
- •The Netherlands needed to outperform Japan to secure top position in Group F.
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Dumfries and the Netherlands storm into the knockout phase
"The Netherlands took their 2026 World Cup tally into double figures as Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke struck in a comfortable win over Tunisia. Level on points with Japan, the Oranje needed to better their rivals’ result against Sweden to secure top spot in Group F. They started perfectly, Denzel Dumfries’ cross turned […]
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