The Netherlands cruised to a 3-1 win over Tunisia on Friday, clinching the top spot in Group F at the 2026 World Cup. Tijjani Reijnders and Nathan Ake both started and contributed to a dominant performance that put the Dutch in control from the opening whistle.
Reijnders and Ake, both Manchester City players, were instrumental in the early pressure that paid off with a first-half goal. The victory extended the Netherlands' unbeaten run in the tournament and showcased their depth and tactical discipline.
With the win, the Netherlands finish atop Group F, securing a favorable path to the knockout rounds. Tunisia, meanwhile, face elimination unless other results go their way. The group standings now set up potential Round of 16 matchups that could see the Dutch face a second-place team from another group.
The Netherlands will now await their Round of 16 opponent, with the match expected to take place next week. Tunisia's tournament fate hinges on remaining group-stage results and tiebreakers.
"The team executed the game plan perfectly," a source close to the Dutch camp told Yahoo Sports. "We're focused on the next challenge and taking it one game at a time."