Tunisia vs Netherlands World Cup 2026 preview

Tunisia meet the Netherlands on 25 June 2026, kicking off at 19:00 EST (23:00 GMT). The Dutch go into the final group game buoyed by a 5–1 victory over Sweden and a 2–2 draw with Japan; their right-hand side, led by Inter Milan fullback Denzel Dumfries, has been particularly effective.

Tunisia were eliminated after heavy defeats to Sweden (5–1) and Japan (4–0), a run that prompted the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi and the appointment of Herve Renard. The Carthage Eagles remain anchored by captain Ellyes Skhiri, creative Hannibal Mejbri and winger Elias Achouri, and Renard is likely to set them up to frustrate the Netherlands as they bow out of the tournament.

Virgil van Dijk remains the Dutch defensive pillar while Frenkie de Jong provides the midfield metronome; Dumfries claimed two assists in the win over Sweden. Ronald Koeman, 63, leads a young squad with the task of taking one of the great World Cup underachievers to their first-ever crown.

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