Brobbey, Van Hecke Find Nets As Netherlands Secure Dominant Win To Top Group F Standings

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Tunisia vs Netherlands Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: The Netherlands secured the top spot in Group F with a commanding 3-1 victory over Tunisia at Kansas City Stadium on Thursday (June 25). The Dutch began aggressively, forcing an own goal from Tunisian captain Ellyes Skhiri within three minutes, followed quickly by a clinical Brian Brobbey strike in the 7th minute to double the lead. Although the Eagles of Carthage fought back in the second half when Hazem Mastouri headed in from a corner in the 54th minute, Jan Paul van Hecke restored the two-goal cushion just eight minutes later with a header of his own. The result sees the Netherlands advance to a Round of 32 clash against Morocco, while Tunisia concludes their campaign after a difficult group stage. See the best photos from the TUN vs NED football match here:

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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Flags AP Photo
National flags are displayed as teams enter the field ahead of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Netherlands fans cheer before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
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Tunisia Vs Netherlands, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
A Netherlands fan waves a flag before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
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Tunisia Vs Netherlands, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
People wait in a tunnel during a lightning delay before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
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Tunisia Vs Netherlands, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
Fans brave the rain to take a ramp up to the stands at Kansas City Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City Reed Hoffmann/AP Photo
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Tunisia players warm up before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City Reed Hoffmann/AP Photo
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Tunisia Vs Netherlands, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
A Netherlands fan looks on before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
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Tunisia Vs Netherlands, FIFA World Cup: See Best Photos
Tunisia fans cheer before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Prematch AP Photo
Teams stand for their national anthems ahead of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Ronald Koeman AP Photo
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman stands by the bench before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Tunisia XI AP Photo
The starting eleven from Tunisia pose for a photo during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Hervé Renard AP Photo
Tunisia head coach Hervé Renardlooks on during the national anthem before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Dutch XI AP Photo
Netherlands players pose before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Hannibal Mejbri and Ryan Gravenberch AP Photo
Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri, left, vies for the ball with Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Ellyes Skhiri Own Goal AP Photo
Tunisia's Ellyes Skhiri (17) reacts to an own goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Dutch Goal Celeb AP Photo
Netherlands players celebrate Tunisia's own goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Ref Katia Itzel Garcia AP Photo
Referee Katia Itzel Garcia, of Mexico, during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Anis Slimane In the Middle AP Photo
Tunisia's Anis Slimane jumps for the ball with Netherlands' Nathan Ake, right, and Jan Paul van Hecke during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Brian Brobbey Scores AP Photo
Netherlands' Brian Brobbey, far right, scores their second goal past Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen (16) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Brian Brobbey Scores and Celebs AP Photo
Netherlands' Brian Brobbey (19) celebrates their second goal with Virgil van Dijk (4) and teammates during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Ismael Gharbi in action AP Photo
Tunisia's Ismael Gharbi (11) controls the ball against Netherlands' Brian Brobbey (19) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Dutch Fans AP Photo
Netherlands fan celebrate during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Aymen Dahmen and Cody Gakpo AP Photo
Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen (16) blocks a shot by Netherlands' Cody Gakpo (11) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Denzel Dumfries shoots AP Photo
A Tunisian player tries to block a shot from Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Jan Paul van Heckes goal AP Photo
Netherlands' third goal scored by Jan Paul van Hecke (not pictured) flies into the net during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Jan Paul van Hecke Celeb AP Photo
Netherlands' Jan Paul van Hecke (6) is congratulated by Virgil van Dijk (4) and teammates after their third goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Ronald Koeman Ready For changes AP Photo
Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman gestures during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Donyell Malen and Ali Abdi AP Photo
Netherlands' Donyell Malen (18) battles for the ball with Tunisia's Ali Abdi (2) during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
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Tunisia vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Katia Itzel Garcia Gestures AP Photo
Referee Katia Itzel Garcia of Mexico reacts during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Netherlands vs Tunisia World Cup Soccer highlights-Memphis Depay
Netherlands' Memphis Depay tries to reach the ball in front of Tunisia's Mohamed Hadj Mahmoud, right, during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo: AP/Ed Zurga
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Netherlands vs Tunisia World Cup Soccer highlights-Cody Gakpo
Netherlands' Cody Gakpo applauds the fans as he leaves the pitch after being substituted during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo: AP/Ed Zurga
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Netherlands vs Tunisia World Cup Soccer highlights-Bart Verbruggen
Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (1) shakes hands with Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri (10) after the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann
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Netherlands vs Tunisia World Cup Soccer highlights-Jan Paul van Hecke
Netherlands' Jan Paul van Hecke (6) celebrates a win during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
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Netherlands vs Tunisia World Cup Soccer highlights-Virgil van Dijk
Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk (4) and Denzel Dumfries (22) celebrate a win during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
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Netherlands vs Tunisia World Cup Soccer highlights-Micky van de Ven
Netherlands' Micky van de Ven, left, and Denzel Dumfries react at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo: AP/Ed Zurga
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Netherlands vs Tunisia World Cup Soccer highlights-Netherlands fans
Netherlands fans celebrate a win during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo: AP/Charlie Riedel
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Netherlands fans celebrate at the end of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Tunisia and the Netherlands in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo: AP/Ed Zurga

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