Netherlands secures victory over Tunisia ahead of Morocco clash
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Netherlands achieved a comfortable victory over Tunisia during their World Cup match. A record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament, along with goals from Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke, helped the Dutch secure top spot in Group F. This win ensures they avoid a first knockout round match against Brazil, setting up a meeting with Morocco in Monterrey. The Netherlands’ specially converted bus now heads on a 1,000-mile journey for their upcoming match on Monday.
- •Netherlands defeats Tunisia to finish Group F at the top.
- •The win features a record-equalling own goal and goals from Brobbey and van Hecke.
- •Next match is against Morocco in Monterrey on Monday.
- •The Dutch bus faces a 1,000-mile journey ahead of the knockout stage.
- 1:11 AMThe Guardian Sport — Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco
"The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and further strikes from Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke sealed top spot in Group F for the Netherlands ahead of Japan. Their prize is avoiding a meeting with Brazil in the last 32, with Ronald Koeman’s side now set for a mouthwatering showdown with Morocco in Monterrey instead. Having arrived in southern Texas almost a month ago and already taken in games in Dallas, Houston and Kansas City, the specially converted bus that has become a fixture at recent major tournaments now faces a journey of more than 1,000 miles before Monday’s game in northern Mexico. Continue reading...
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