Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands result, stats and report

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.

Japan were comfortable, professional, and deserved in their 2-0 win over Tunisia. Tunisia arrived at this World Cup group stage match with one game played, five goals conceded, and zero points. It showed.

Netherlands delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, a result that was every bit as comprehensive as the scoreline suggests. The Dutch shape was too much for Sweden to handle from first whistle to last.

Sweden edged Tunisia 2-1 in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, collecting three points in a match that asked serious questions of both sides before the Scandinavians found a way through.

Japan earned a remarkable 2-2 draw against Netherlands in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener, and the scoreline is far more meaningful than a simple share of the points suggests. The structural questions this result raises for the Dutch are ones they will need to answer quickly.

Arne Slot has confirmed he held informal talks with the KNVB over the vacant Netherlands job before withdrawing, insisting his next role will be in club football. The former Liverpool boss also denied reports that the talks collapsed over salary and contract length.

Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as head coach through Euro 2028, replacing Rudi Garcia after the Red Devils' World Cup quarter-final exit. With zero senior international management experience, Van Bommel faces an immediate examination against Italy, France and Turkey.

Cody Gakpo opened the scoring during a difficult week for his family. Morocco forced extra time and eliminated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties.