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Netherlands Set Sights on Group F Top Spot Against Eliminated Tunisia
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Netherlands Set Sights on Group F Top Spot Against Eliminated Tunisia

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Netherlands enter their final Group F fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with maximum points and an eye on the Round of 32, where a meeting with Morocco in Monterrey awaits the group winners.

Ronald Koeman's side demonstrated their firepower in devastating fashion last time out, brushing aside Sweden 5-1 in a result that prompted many to reassess just how dangerous this Dutch squad can be.

Tunisia with nothing left to play for

Tunisia are already confirmed as heading home after this match, and the risk for Koeman's men is that an opponent with no pressure can occasionally be unpredictable. However, Tunisia have conceded nine goals across their two group games, offering little evidence that they can contain a Netherlands attack firing on all cylinders.

Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey have each scored twice at this tournament, and both will fancy their chances of adding to their tallies against a defence that has been consistently exposed.

A word of caution on the scoreline

The Netherlands' seven goals have arrived on the back of a cumulative Expected Goals figure of just 3.4, suggesting their finishing has been well above average and may not sustain that level of clinical efficiency. A heavy rout is far from guaranteed.

That said, if Tunisia concede early and motivation drains from their ranks — as it reasonably might — the scoreline could still turn ugly for the North Africans.

Match prediction

Netherlands carry too much quality and confidence for an already-eliminated Tunisia side. A controlled, professional victory for the Dutch is the most likely outcome, with Koeman's squad keen to build momentum heading into the knockout rounds.

Prediction: Tunisia 0-3 Netherlands

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