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World Cup 2026: Netherlands secure Group F top spot, Tunisia's nightmare ends

Group F Netherlands Tunisia Brian Brobbey Ellyes Skhiri Oranje Morocco Round of 32
Tunisia's Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida in action with Netherlands' Donyell Malen.
Tunisia's Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida in action with Netherlands' Donyell Malen. © Siphiwe Sibeko, Reuters

The Netherlands claimed an emphatic 3-1 victory over Tunisia to secure their Group F top spot. The Dutch struck early through an own goal from Ellyes Skhiri and Brian Brobbey's clinical finish, before JP van Hecke added a third to seal the victory. Tunisia's Hamza Mastouri pulled one back, but it proved merely a consolation as the Oranje cruised to victory. The Netherlands will take on Morocco in their Round of 32 encounter.

The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City on Thursday to top World Cup Group F, avoiding a tricky encounter with Brazil in the last 32.

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