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Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match on June 25, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Ellyes Skhiri scored an own goal for the Netherlands, while Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke also scored. Hazem Mastouri scored Tunisia’s only goal.
Key Takeaways
- Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The match was played on June 25, 2026, in Kansas City.
- Netherlands had 72% possession and 20 shots compared with Tunisia’s 29% possession and 10 shots.
- Before 2026, the teams had met three times, with two draws and one Netherlands win.
- Tunisia has never beaten the Netherlands in their four recorded senior international meetings.
Netherlands vs Tunisia: 2026 World Cup Result
The latest Netherlands vs Tunisia meeting took place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F stage.
Netherlands won the match 3-1 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on June 25, 2026. The victory helped the Dutch finish first in Group F and move into the knockout stage. Tunisia finished the group stage without a point.
The match was important for both teams because it was the final Group F game for each side. Netherlands entered the game after a 2-2 draw with Japan and a 5-1 victory over Sweden. Tunisia had suffered defeats in its first two group matches.
The Netherlands started strongly and created an early advantage.
How the Match Was Decided
Netherlands Take an Early Lead
The Netherlands needed only three minutes to move ahead.
Tunisia midfielder Ellyes Skhiri accidentally put the ball into his own net, giving the Netherlands a 1-0 lead.
Four minutes later, the Dutch doubled their advantage. Brian Brobbey scored in the seventh minute after a set-piece situation involving Virgil van Dijk. That gave Netherlands a 2-0 lead before the match had reached the 10-minute mark.
This quick start put Tunisia under pressure and allowed the Netherlands to control much of the first half.
Tunisia Pull One Back
Tunisia returned from halftime with a response.
Hazem Mastouri scored in the 54th minute, cutting the Netherlands’ lead to 2-1. Hannibal Mejbri provided the assist.
The goal gave Tunisia a chance to get back into the game.
However, the Netherlands restored its two-goal advantage only eight minutes later.
Netherlands Restore Their Two-Goal Lead
In the 62nd minute, Jan Paul van Hecke scored the Netherlands’ third goal.
Tijjani Reijnders supplied the assist, and the goal changed the score to 3-1. Tunisia could not produce another goal, and the Netherlands completed the victory.
The final score was:
Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands
Netherlands vs Tunisia Match Stats
The statistics show that the Netherlands controlled much of the match.
| Statistic | Tunisia | Netherlands |
| Final score | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 29% | 72% |
| Shots | 10 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 199 | 602 |
| Passing accuracy | 77.1% | 93% |
The Netherlands had more than twice as much possession as Tunisia and produced twice as many total shots. The Dutch also completed 602 accurate passes compared with Tunisia’s 199.
These numbers help explain how the Netherlands maintained control for long periods, even though Tunisia managed to score in the second half.
Netherlands vs Tunisia Head-to-Head Record
Before their 2026 World Cup meeting, Netherlands and Tunisia had played three times. All three previous matches were international friendlies.
The Netherlands won the first meeting in 1978, while the next two matches ended in draws.
After the 2026 World Cup match, the overall record stood at:
| Result | Matches |
| Netherlands wins | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Tunisia wins | 0 |
The four meetings produced 14 goals for the Netherlands and six for Tunisia.
The 2026 match was also the first competitive fixture between the two countries. Their earlier meetings had all been friendlies.
Previous Netherlands vs Tunisia Meetings
1978: Tunisia 0-4 Netherlands
The first recorded meeting came on April 5, 1978, in Tunisia.
Netherlands won comfortably 4-0. The result gave the Dutch an early advantage in the historical matchup.
1994: Tunisia 2-2 Netherlands
The teams met again in January 1994.
This time, the match ended 2-2. Frank Rijkaard and Ronald Koeman scored for the Netherlands, while Tunisia scored twice to earn a draw.
2009: Tunisia 1-1 Netherlands
The third meeting took place on February 11, 2009.
The match ended 1-1. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored for the Netherlands. The result was the second consecutive draw between the teams.
2026: Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands
The fourth meeting was the first one at a FIFA World Cup.
Netherlands won 3-1 through an own goal from Ellyes Skhiri, a goal from Brian Brobbey, and a goal from Jan Paul van Hecke. Hazem Mastouri scored Tunisia’s only goal.
Who Scored in Netherlands vs Tunisia?
Four goals were scored in the 2026 match, although three were credited to the Netherlands.
- Ellyes Skhiri: 3rd minute, own goal
- Brian Brobbey: 7th minute
- Hazem Mastouri: 54th minute
- Jan Paul van Hecke: 62nd minute
Skhiri’s own goal gave the Netherlands an early lead. Brobbey then made it 2-0 before halftime. Mastouri brought Tunisia back into the match after the break, but Van Hecke’s goal restored the Dutch advantage.
What the Result Meant at the 2026 World Cup
The Netherlands entered the match knowing that the result could affect the final Group F standings.
After beating Tunisia 3-1, the Netherlands secured first place in Group F and advanced to the knockout rounds. Tunisia’s defeat ended its World Cup campaign after three group-stage losses.
The Dutch had scored heavily in their second group match as well, beating Sweden 5-1. Against Tunisia, they again produced three goals and controlled possession for most of the match.
The Netherlands later faced Morocco in the Round of 32. That match finished 1-1 after extra time, with Morocco winning the penalty shootout 3-2.
So, although the Netherlands progressed from Group F, its 2026 World Cup campaign ended in the next knockout round.
FAQs:
What was the Netherlands vs Tunisia score?
Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match. Ellyes Skhiri scored an own goal, while Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke scored for the Netherlands. Hazem Mastouri scored for Tunisia.
Has Tunisia ever beaten the Netherlands?
No. In the four recorded senior international meetings between Tunisia and the Netherlands, Tunisia has not won. The Netherlands has two wins, while the other two matches ended in draws.
How many times have Netherlands and Tunisia played?
Netherlands and Tunisia have played four recorded senior international matches. They met in 1978, 1994, 2009, and 2026. Their first three meetings were friendlies, while the 2026 meeting was a FIFA World Cup group-stage match.
When did Netherlands and Tunisia first meet?
The first recorded meeting was on April 5, 1978. The Netherlands won 4-0 in Tunisia. The two nations then met again in 1994, 2009, and 2026.
Where was Netherlands vs Tunisia played in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup match was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on June 25, 2026. The attendance was 68,391.
Conclusion:
The Netherlands vs Tunisia matchup has produced four international meetings, with the Netherlands winning two and two ending in draws. Their latest meeting came at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the Netherlands won 3-1 in Kansas City.
The match showed the Netherlands’ control in possession and attacking play, while Tunisia managed to score one goal after halftime.
Overall, the 2026 result added another Netherlands win to a head-to-head record in which Tunisia has yet to claim victory.
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