Updated
Updated · ESPN · Jun 25
Netherlands Beat Tunisia 3-1 to Win Group F as Japan Draw Sends Dutch to Morocco
Updated
Updated · ESPN · Jun 25

Netherlands Beat Tunisia 3-1 to Win Group F as Japan Draw Sends Dutch to Morocco

3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 25

Summary

  • Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament as the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City and advanced to the Round of 32 as Group F winners.
  • Two Dutch goals came via Tunisian own goals—Ellys Skhiri in the opening minutes and Anis Slimane in the 62nd—after Hazem Mastouri briefly cut the deficit to 2-1.
  • Japan’s 1-1 draw with Sweden left the Dutch alone on 7 points, setting up a Monday knockout match with Group C runner-up Morocco while Japan faces Brazil.
  • The result extends Dutch momentum after a 5-1 win over Sweden, while Tunisia exited winless at 0 points after changing coaches following its opening loss.

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