Tunisia vs Netherlands
Tunisia 1–3 Netherlands
Netherlands made it two wins from two in the World Cup 2026 group stage with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia, a side that has now shipped nine goals in just two tournament games.
Netherlands claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Netherlands end of the standings.


Netherlands 3-1 Tunisia: Oranje Cruise Through as Eagles Crash Out of World Cup 2026
Netherlands made it two wins from two in the World Cup 2026 group stage with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia, a side that has now shipped nine goals in just two tournament games.
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- 7'assist: Virgil van Dijk
- 54'assist: Hannibal
- 62'assist: Tijjani Reijnders
- 67'off: Rani Khedira
- 68'off: Anis Slimane
- 68'off: Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida
- 72'off: Tijjani Reijnders
- 72'off: Frenkie de Jong
- 72'off: Donyell Malen
- 75'off: Ismaël Gharbi
- 77'off: Brian Brobbey

- 84'off: Cody Gakpo
- 90'off: Hazem Mastouri
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What was the final score of Tunisia vs Netherlands?
The match finished 1-3 to Netherlands.
Who won Tunisia vs Netherlands?
Netherlands won the match 3-1.
When did Tunisia vs Netherlands take place?
The match took place on Friday, 26 June 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Tunisia fell to the Netherlands 1-3 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model backed a Netherlands win at 62% probability, and the pick landed. Both sides had scored in each of their last five matches, though the Dutch proved more clinical in converting their chances. Tunisia managed a goal but couldn't contain the Netherlands' attacking threat across the ninety minutes. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result kept Netherlands top of their group with maximum points from their opening fixture, while Tunisia remained fourth with no wins from 4 matches. The 3-point gap between first and fourth reflects the emerging hierarchy in the group stage. Netherlands' form suggests sustained attacking threat; Tunisia's defensive frailty and winless run indicate structural problems that require urgent correction to remain competitive.
Tunisia v Netherlands · World Cup 2026 · 26/06/2026, 00:00:00