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Skhiri's own goal highlights Tunisia's defeat to Netherlands

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:06 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Skhiri's own goal highlights Tunisia's defeat to Netherlands

Summary

The Netherlands secured a win against Tunisia in the World Cup group stage on June 26, with early goals paving their way to victory. Tunisia’s captain Ellyes Skhiri scored an own goal in the third minute, contributing to Tunisia’s struggles. Hazem Mastouri scored for Tunisia in the second half, but the Netherlands quickly restored their two-goal lead. This match resulted in Tunisia finishing the tournament with 12 goals conceded, the most in the competition. The Netherlands will face Morocco next in the Round of 32 in Guadalupe.

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By the Numbers

•Netherlands led Group F with this victory
•Skhiri scored an own goal early in the match
•Mastouri scored for Tunisia on his World Cup debut
•Tunisia conceded the most goals in the tournament
•Netherlands will play Morocco in the next round

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1:06 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Skhiri and Tunisia’s miserable tournament end with defeat to Netherlands

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Early goals set the Netherlands on their way to topping Group F with a comfortable victory over Tunisia. Former RB Leipzig striker Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament as the Netherla...
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