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If these results hold, Netherlands will face Morocco in the last 32. Japan will meet Brazil and Sweden will go against France.
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Half-time: Tunisia 0-2 Netherlands
A fairly straightforward opening half. Two early goals for the Netherlands, who pretty much had their way of things with possession from there. Japan and Sweden are drawing 0-0 in Arlington, meaning the Dutch will go through as Group F winners if the present results hold.
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45 min The pace has slowed significantly here. The fourth official signals for three minutes of stoppage time.
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Updated at 01.53 CEST
42 min Reijnders eludes a couple of defenders inside the area before finding Gakpo, whose attempt to center is busted up by Dahmen.
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Updated at 01.43 CEST
38 min More good defending from Koemanâs side, who disrupt a Ben Slimane attempt at the crucial moment after Abdi found him for a tap-in.
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35 min Gharbi carries down the right flank before sending in a cross for Mastouri, but Verbruggen snuffs it out easily (again).
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32 min Another corner for the Netherlands, who are really laying it on thick. A couple of half-chances for the Dutch before Tunisia can finally clear.
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29 min The corner is played outside the box for Malen, whose shot from about 22 yards curls well over and wide of the target.
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28 min Gravenberch slips past a defender and has a go on goal, but it deflects off a Tunisia player for a corner.
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26 min Weâre back under way in Kansas City, which seems to have entirely dodged what could have been a rather dire weather situation.
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Updated at 01.33 CEST
22 min A lengthy sequence of uninterrupted possession here by the Dutch in the final third. It ends when a Gakpo pass is intercepted, but Tunisia are dispossessed almost immediately ⊠and promptly saved by the hydration break.
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20 min The Netherlands win their first corner of the afternoon. Reijnders sends it into the center of the area, but itâs cleared from danger.
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18 min The Dutch win a free kick from a dangerous area on the right side of the box. Reijndersâ effort finds Van Hecke, but he sends it clear over the bar.
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15 min A surprisingly quick counter by Tunisia ends with another cross into the middle, but Mastouri canât get a head on it and it curls out for a goal kick.
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12 min A second decent chance for Tunisia as Valery swings one in from about 30 yards on to the head of Ben Slimane, but his header lands directly in the gloves of Verbruggen.
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10 min Itâs been a walk in the park so far for the Dutch, who have almost completely dominated possession aside from that early Tunisia chance.
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GOAL! Tunisia 0-2 Netherlands (Brobbey, 7)
Brian Brobbey with an easy tap-in off the assist from Virgil van Dijk for his third goal of the tournament and the Dutch have doubled their lead. The lack of marking from Tunisia there was stunning.
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Updated at 01.11 CEST
GOAL! Tunisia 0-1 Netherlands (Skhiri og, 3)
An unfortunate own goal as the hits just keep on coming for HervĂ© Renardâs Eagles of Carthage. Itâs the quickest goal for the Netherlands in a World Cup match since Johan Neeskensâ penalty against West Germany in the 1974 final.
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Updated at 01.10 CEST
2 min Mastouri finds space down the left flank and swings a pass into the middle. But Gharbi, one of Tunisiaâs four changes, sends it over the crossbar.
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1 min And off we go! The Netherlands kick off and they will attack from right to left in orange shirts and black shorts, while Tunisia are attacking from left to right in their all-white strips.
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Updated at 01.02 CEST
The Dutch fans have taken their positions inside Arrowhead ⊠er, Kansas City Stadium. The players should be making their way through the tunnel for the national anthem any minute now.
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Some pre-match recommended reading: if youâve got a few minutes before kick-off, enjoy Jonathan OâBrienâs celebration of six forgotten World Cup classics. There are solo runs, thunderbolts, audacious lobs and one exquisite Quagliarella chip. Guaranteed to improve your day (or night).
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Weâve had this from Peter Rehwaldt in Kansas City:
double quotation markToday the Oranje took over Kansas City with their bus-led march through downtown Kansas City, and âtook overâ is not hyperbole. At least one local television station cut into its regular programming to show the Dutch parade, with their orange double-decker bus leading thousands through the streets, and liveblogged it on its website. Clearing the path ahead of the bus, the city Public Works Department even wrapped three of the cityâs snowplows in orange to encourage people to get off the streets and onto the sidewalks.
double quotation markWhat makes this truly amazing is that orange is the colour of one of the Kansas City Chiefsâ main rivals, the Denver Broncos. Local television presenters repeatedly told viewers: âThese are not Broncos fans â theyâre supporters of the Oranje from the Netherlands.â One local resident who joined the parade told a reporter: âIâm a lifelong Chiefs fan and have never worn orange in my life. Thatâs Denverâs color. But today, for the Dutch, for the joy they have brought our city, I had to go out and get some orange, non-Broncos clothes so I could take part properly.â
For tonightâs match, weâve got rainstorms moving through, but the latest forecast says the threat of lightning has almost entirely disappeared, so it looks as if we wonât have to worry about a two-hour delay like the one for France v Iraq. Tonightâs game may be wet, perhaps with heavy rain at times, but it probably will not be delayed.
Thanks, Peter. We always love these dispatches from readers on the ground. If youâre at the game in Kansas City, or watching from somewhere around the world, drop us a line and let us know what youâre seeing.
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Weather update
The shelter-in-place order at Kansas City Stadium has now been lifted after the threat of nearby lightning passed.
Fans had earlier been instructed to move indoors and seek shelter in concourses and other covered areas because of severe weather. Officials say lightning is no longer being detected within eight miles of the stadium, although steady rain continues.
The Fifa Fan Festival has been closed for the rest of the day, although shuttle bus services are continuing to operate for now.
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Group E results
There are the final whistles!
Ecuador 2-1 Germany
Curacao 0-2 Cote dâIvoire
Ecuador have qualified as one of the best third-place teams and will face either Mexico, Portugal or Colombia in the last 32.
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Team news
Ronald Koeman sticks with a strong side despite the Dutch already having one foot in the knockout stages, while HervĂ© Renard makes several changes for Tunisiaâs final game of the tournament.
Tunisia
XI Dahmen; Valery, Talbi, Abdi, Ben Hmida; Skhiri (c), Khedira; Slimane, Mejbri, Gharbi; Mastouri
Subs Chamakh, Ben Hessen, Rekik, Bronn, Achouri, Saad, Ben Ouanes, Ayari, Hadj Mahmoud, Elloumi, Chaouat, Chikhaoui, Tounekti, Arous, Neffati
Netherlands
XI Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk (c), Aké; Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders; Malen, Brobbey, Gakpo
Subs Roefs, Flekken, Geertruida, De Roon, Kluivert, Weghorst, Depay, Wieffer, Van de Ven, Til, Lang, Koopmeiners, Summerville, Hato, Timber
Referee Katia GarcĂa (Mexico)
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A quick glance across to Group E, where the knock-on effects are starting to get interesting. Ecuador are closing in on a 2-1 win over Germany, a result that will not be greeted warmly in Scotland, while CĂŽte dâIvoire are heading for a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
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Preamble
The Netherlands know the equation. Beat Tunisia and they will have done everything they can to secure top spot in Group F. Whether that proves enough depends on events hundreds of miles away in Arlington, where Japan face Sweden in the groupâs other decisive fixture.
Both the Dutch and Japan begin the final round level on four points with identical goal differences after drawing 2-2 in their meeting, leaving Group F tightly wound at the top. Ronald Koemanâs side are favorites to finish the job against a Tunisia team already eliminated after heavy defeats to Sweden and Japan, but the Netherlands coach has insisted there will be no distraction from the concurrent match.
âYou have to focus on making sure you win the match,â Koeman said. âWe would love to be first in the group and of course the result will have an impact on that, but thatâs not the most important thing. Playing this game is the most important thing.â
For Tunisia, the objective is rather different. After conceding nine goals in two losses and changing coaches midway through the tournament, pride is all thatâs left to play for.
HervĂ© Renard was brought in following Sabri Lamouchiâs dismissal after the 5-1 loss to Sweden, but he could not prevent a 4-0 defeat against Japan that confirmed Tunisiaâs exit. Now the veteran Frenchman wants his side to restore some respectability.
âWe need to finish this competition as cleanly as possible,â Renard said. âFootball requires pride, even when the situation is difficult, and you need to face these situations with dignity all the way to the end.â
The Netherlands arrive with the longest unbeaten run in World Cup history at 14 matches and the chance to extend it. Tunisia arrive seeking a performance that offers their supporters something to remember from an otherwise forgettable campaign.
Kick-off is forthcoming in Kansas City. Weâll be back shortly with the lineups.
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Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime, hereâs the briefing from Graham Ruthvenâs daily guide on what to know about this Group F matchup:
What to watch for
Tunisia wonât have fond memories of the 2026 World Cup. Already out of the tournament after defeats to Sweden and Japan, the first of which prompted the firing of Sabri Lamouchi and Herve Renardâs hiring in his place, the African outfit have arguably been the worst team in the entire tournament.
Fresh from putting five past Sweden, the Netherlands could be set for another big win. Not always known for their attacking prowess under Ronald Koeman, the Dutch may have found the right balance in the forward line after introducing Brian Brobbey as a focal point in their last match.
Player to watch: Brian Brobbey, Netherlands â The Sunderland striker was too much for Sweden to handle and played an important role in bringing others into the game as well as scoring two goals of his own.
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If these results hold, Netherlands will face Morocco in the last 32. Japan will meet Brazil and Sweden will go against France.
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Half-time: Tunisia 0-2 Netherlands
A fairly straightforward opening half. Two early goals for the Netherlands, who pretty much had their way of things with possession from there. Japan and Sweden are drawing 0-0 in Arlington, meaning the Dutch will go through as Group F winners if the present results hold.
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45 min The pace has slowed significantly here. The fourth official signals for three minutes of stoppage time.
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Updated at 01.53 CEST
42 min Reijnders eludes a couple of defenders inside the area before finding Gakpo, whose attempt to center is busted up by Dahmen.
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Updated at 01.43 CEST
38 min More good defending from Koemanâs side, who disrupt a Ben Slimane attempt at the crucial moment after Abdi found him for a tap-in.
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35 min Gharbi carries down the right flank before sending in a cross for Mastouri, but Verbruggen snuffs it out easily (again).
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32 min Another corner for the Netherlands, who are really laying it on thick. A couple of half-chances for the Dutch before Tunisia can finally clear.
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29 min The corner is played outside the box for Malen, whose shot from about 22 yards curls well over and wide of the target.
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28 min Gravenberch slips past a defender and has a go on goal, but it deflects off a Tunisia player for a corner.
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26 min Weâre back under way in Kansas City, which seems to have entirely dodged what could have been a rather dire weather situation.
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Updated at 01.33 CEST
22 min A lengthy sequence of uninterrupted possession here by the Dutch in the final third. It ends when a Gakpo pass is intercepted, but Tunisia are dispossessed almost immediately ⊠and promptly saved by the hydration break.
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20 min The Netherlands win their first corner of the afternoon. Reijnders sends it into the center of the area, but itâs cleared from danger.
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18 min The Dutch win a free kick from a dangerous area on the right side of the box. Reijndersâ effort finds Van Hecke, but he sends it clear over the bar.
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15 min A surprisingly quick counter by Tunisia ends with another cross into the middle, but Mastouri canât get a head on it and it curls out for a goal kick.
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12 min A second decent chance for Tunisia as Valery swings one in from about 30 yards on to the head of Ben Slimane, but his header lands directly in the gloves of Verbruggen.
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10 min Itâs been a walk in the park so far for the Dutch, who have almost completely dominated possession aside from that early Tunisia chance.
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GOAL! Tunisia 0-2 Netherlands (Brobbey, 7)
Brian Brobbey with an easy tap-in off the assist from Virgil van Dijk for his third goal of the tournament and the Dutch have doubled their lead. The lack of marking from Tunisia there was stunning.
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Updated at 01.11 CEST
GOAL! Tunisia 0-1 Netherlands (Skhiri og, 3)
An unfortunate own goal as the hits just keep on coming for HervĂ© Renardâs Eagles of Carthage. Itâs the quickest goal for the Netherlands in a World Cup match since Johan Neeskensâ penalty against West Germany in the 1974 final.
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Updated at 01.10 CEST
2 min Mastouri finds space down the left flank and swings a pass into the middle. But Gharbi, one of Tunisiaâs four changes, sends it over the crossbar.
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1 min And off we go! The Netherlands kick off and they will attack from right to left in orange shirts and black shorts, while Tunisia are attacking from left to right in their all-white strips.
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Updated at 01.02 CEST
The Dutch fans have taken their positions inside Arrowhead ⊠er, Kansas City Stadium. The players should be making their way through the tunnel for the national anthem any minute now.
Share
Some pre-match recommended reading: if youâve got a few minutes before kick-off, enjoy Jonathan OâBrienâs celebration of six forgotten World Cup classics. There are solo runs, thunderbolts, audacious lobs and one exquisite Quagliarella chip. Guaranteed to improve your day (or night).
Share
Weâve had this from Peter Rehwaldt in Kansas City:
double quotation markToday the Oranje took over Kansas City with their bus-led march through downtown Kansas City, and âtook overâ is not hyperbole. At least one local television station cut into its regular programming to show the Dutch parade, with their orange double-decker bus leading thousands through the streets, and liveblogged it on its website. Clearing the path ahead of the bus, the city Public Works Department even wrapped three of the cityâs snowplows in orange to encourage people to get off the streets and onto the sidewalks.
double quotation markWhat makes this truly amazing is that orange is the colour of one of the Kansas City Chiefsâ main rivals, the Denver Broncos. Local television presenters repeatedly told viewers: âThese are not Broncos fans â theyâre supporters of the Oranje from the Netherlands.â One local resident who joined the parade told a reporter: âIâm a lifelong Chiefs fan and have never worn orange in my life. Thatâs Denverâs color. But today, for the Dutch, for the joy they have brought our city, I had to go out and get some orange, non-Broncos clothes so I could take part properly.â
For tonightâs match, weâve got rainstorms moving through, but the latest forecast says the threat of lightning has almost entirely disappeared, so it looks as if we wonât have to worry about a two-hour delay like the one for France v Iraq. Tonightâs game may be wet, perhaps with heavy rain at times, but it probably will not be delayed.
Thanks, Peter. We always love these dispatches from readers on the ground. If youâre at the game in Kansas City, or watching from somewhere around the world, drop us a line and let us know what youâre seeing.
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Weather update
The shelter-in-place order at Kansas City Stadium has now been lifted after the threat of nearby lightning passed.
Fans had earlier been instructed to move indoors and seek shelter in concourses and other covered areas because of severe weather. Officials say lightning is no longer being detected within eight miles of the stadium, although steady rain continues.
The Fifa Fan Festival has been closed for the rest of the day, although shuttle bus services are continuing to operate for now.
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Group E results
There are the final whistles!
Ecuador 2-1 Germany
Curacao 0-2 Cote dâIvoire
Ecuador have qualified as one of the best third-place teams and will face either Mexico, Portugal or Colombia in the last 32.
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Team news
Ronald Koeman sticks with a strong side despite the Dutch already having one foot in the knockout stages, while HervĂ© Renard makes several changes for Tunisiaâs final game of the tournament.
Tunisia
XI Dahmen; Valery, Talbi, Abdi, Ben Hmida; Skhiri (c), Khedira; Slimane, Mejbri, Gharbi; Mastouri
Subs Chamakh, Ben Hessen, Rekik, Bronn, Achouri, Saad, Ben Ouanes, Ayari, Hadj Mahmoud, Elloumi, Chaouat, Chikhaoui, Tounekti, Arous, Neffati
Netherlands
XI Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk (c), Aké; Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders; Malen, Brobbey, Gakpo
Subs Roefs, Flekken, Geertruida, De Roon, Kluivert, Weghorst, Depay, Wieffer, Van de Ven, Til, Lang, Koopmeiners, Summerville, Hato, Timber
Referee Katia GarcĂa (Mexico)
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A quick glance across to Group E, where the knock-on effects are starting to get interesting. Ecuador are closing in on a 2-1 win over Germany, a result that will not be greeted warmly in Scotland, while CĂŽte dâIvoire are heading for a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
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Preamble
The Netherlands know the equation. Beat Tunisia and they will have done everything they can to secure top spot in Group F. Whether that proves enough depends on events hundreds of miles away in Arlington, where Japan face Sweden in the groupâs other decisive fixture.
Both the Dutch and Japan begin the final round level on four points with identical goal differences after drawing 2-2 in their meeting, leaving Group F tightly wound at the top. Ronald Koemanâs side are favorites to finish the job against a Tunisia team already eliminated after heavy defeats to Sweden and Japan, but the Netherlands coach has insisted there will be no distraction from the concurrent match.
âYou have to focus on making sure you win the match,â Koeman said. âWe would love to be first in the group and of course the result will have an impact on that, but thatâs not the most important thing. Playing this game is the most important thing.â
For Tunisia, the objective is rather different. After conceding nine goals in two losses and changing coaches midway through the tournament, pride is all thatâs left to play for.
HervĂ© Renard was brought in following Sabri Lamouchiâs dismissal after the 5-1 loss to Sweden, but he could not prevent a 4-0 defeat against Japan that confirmed Tunisiaâs exit. Now the veteran Frenchman wants his side to restore some respectability.
âWe need to finish this competition as cleanly as possible,â Renard said. âFootball requires pride, even when the situation is difficult, and you need to face these situations with dignity all the way to the end.â
The Netherlands arrive with the longest unbeaten run in World Cup history at 14 matches and the chance to extend it. Tunisia arrive seeking a performance that offers their supporters something to remember from an otherwise forgettable campaign.
Kick-off is forthcoming in Kansas City. Weâll be back shortly with the lineups.
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Bryan will be here shortly. In the meantime, hereâs the briefing from Graham Ruthvenâs daily guide on what to know about this Group F matchup:
What to watch for
Tunisia wonât have fond memories of the 2026 World Cup. Already out of the tournament after defeats to Sweden and Japan, the first of which prompted the firing of Sabri Lamouchi and Herve Renardâs hiring in his place, the African outfit have arguably been the worst team in the entire tournament.
Fresh from putting five past Sweden, the Netherlands could be set for another big win. Not always known for their attacking prowess under Ronald Koeman, the Dutch may have found the right balance in the forward line after introducing Brian Brobbey as a focal point in their last match.
Player to watch: Brian Brobbey, Netherlands â The Sunderland striker was too much for Sweden to handle and played an important role in bringing others into the game as well as scoring two goals of his own.
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