Virgil van Dijk, Tijjani Reijnders criticize Dutch performance after Tunisia win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Netherlands secured a 3-1 victory against Tunisia in their final Group F match of the FIFA World Cup on June 26. Despite the win, players Virgil van Dijk and Tijjani Reijnders described portions of their play as 'sloppy.' The Dutch scored two early goals, including an own goal from Ellyes Skhiri, before Tunisia fought back with a header. Jan Paul van Hecke later restored a two-goal lead for the Netherlands. With this result, the Dutch finished at the top of Group F and will advance to face Morocco in the Round of 32 on June 29.
- •Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in World Cup group stage match.
- •Virgil van Dijk criticized the team's 'sloppy' performance.
- •Jan Paul van Hecke scored to regain a two-goal cushion for the Dutch.
- •The Netherlands finished top of Group F and will play Morocco next.
- •Match took place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Virgil van Dijk and Tijjani Reijnders call out 'sloppy' Dutch World Cup win
"Premier League stars Virgil van Dijk and Tijjani Reijnders both called out the Netherlands' 'sloppy' play following their 3-1 FIFA World Cup win over Group F rivals Tunisia on Thursday
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