Netherlands advances to knockout stage after defeating Tunisia at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Netherlands secured a 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City on June 26, finishing top of Group F with seven points. This performance has positioned the Dutch firmly among potential World Cup contenders, marking an effective group-stage campaign. Head coach Ronald Koeman urged caution, emphasizing the importance of preparing for their next match against Morocco in Monterrey on June 30. The Dutch have not won the tournament despite their storied history, often cited as the best nation never to have claimed the title.
- •Netherlands tops Group F with 7 points from three matches.
- •They will face Morocco in the last-32 round on June 30.
- •Ronald Koeman emphasizes preparation for Morocco as a priority.
- •Virgil van Dijk leads a strong defensive lineup for the Dutch.
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"Few observers tipped the Netherlands as potential World Cup winners, but a quietly efficient group-stage campaign has propelled them firmly into the conversation.But the head coach, who captained the Netherlands the last time the World Cup was held in the United States, in 1994, warned against thinking too far ahead.
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