The Netherlands flew out of the blocks to beat Tunisia and set up a cracking last-32 World Cup tie against Morocco.After storm warnings in Kansas City threatened kick-off, the game did start on time and the Dutch wasted no time racing into a two-goal lead.An own goal from Ellyes Skhiri was added to by Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey as Ronald Koemans men took a tight grip on Group F.Striker Hazem Mastouri headed Tunisia back into the game after the break but another header from Jan Paul van Hecke sealed the win and top spot.The Dutch were guaranteed to finish in the top two but sewed up the group and will now play the Atlas Lions in Monterrey on 29 June.Tunisia were already eliminated and finish with three defeats and a miserable -10 goal difference.The Netherlands took just three minutes to go ahead.Deenzel Dumfries, who terrorised Sweden, put in another devilish cross looking for Brobbey which captain Skhiri could only turn into his own net.The new Real Madrid signing has been superb in the tournament and should give Jose Mourinho some serious options on the right along with Trent Alexander-Arnold.And four minutes later the powerful Brobbey fired in after Virgil van Dijk headed a free-kick back across goal.It was his third of the World Cup from just his third shot at a World Cup. Clinical.The second half was played in heavy rain and Dumfries went close to a third on his 75th cap but a powerful shot was bravely charged down.As the rain continued to fall Tunisia struck back. Nobody marked Mastouri from a corner and he thumped in a header.But eight minutes later more slack defending led to Van Heckes header sailing in via another deflection but the goal was given to the recent Tottenham signing.Tijjani Reijnders hit the crossbar with a clever improvised lob as the Dutch saw out victory. Topics Netherlands National Football Team Tunisia National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Tunisia v Netherlands: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Dutch look to secure top spot Jon Fisher 25th June, 2026 Tunisia vs Netherlands: Line-ups confirmed for World Cup clash Mitch Fretton 25th June, 2026 Tunisia v Netherlands: Predicted line-ups, preview and where to watch as Dutch look to secure top spot in Group F Jon Fisher 25th June, 2026 Japan cruise past Tunisia after Moriyasu masterclass Jon Fisher 21st June, 2026 Graham Potter: Sweden will learn a lot from Netherlands thrashing 101 GreatGoals 20th June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Netherlands 5-1 Sweden report, result, goals as Oranje claim victory in style 101 GreatGoals 20th June, 2026
