Match Snapshot
Tunisia vs Netherlands finished 1-3 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 AM |
| Venue | Arrowhead Stadium |
| Referee | Katia García, Mexico |
| Round | Group Stage - 3 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Tunisia come into this fixture after 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Netherlands arrive with 1 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Tunisia start this round in position 4 with 0 points, while Netherlands sit in position 1 with 7 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 3' E. Skhiri (Netherlands) - Own Goal
- 7' B. Brobbey (Netherlands) - Normal Goal
- 54' H. Mastouri (Tunisia) - Normal Goal
- 62' J. P. van Hecke (Netherlands) - Normal Goal
- 67' R. Khedira (Tunisia) - Substitution 1
- 68' A. Slimane (Tunisia) - Substitution 2
- 68' M. Ben Hamida (Tunisia) - Substitution 3
- 72' D. Malen (Netherlands) - Substitution 1
- 72' F. de Jong (Netherlands) - Substitution 2
- 72' T. Reijnders (Netherlands) - Substitution 3
- 75' I. Gharbi (Tunisia) - Substitution 4
- 77' B. Brobbey (Netherlands) - Substitution 4
Goals And Turning Points
- Netherlands: E. Skhiri 3' (own goal)
- Netherlands: B. Brobbey 7'
- Tunisia: H. Mastouri 54'
- Netherlands: J. P. van Hecke 62'
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as R. Khedira, A. Slimane, M. Ben Hamida, D. Malen, F. de Jong, T. Reijnders showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Tunisia | Netherlands |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 7 |
| Shots off Goal | 5 | 8 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 20 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots insidebox | 4 | 16 |
| Shots outsidebox | 6 | 4 |
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 6 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 4-7, Shots off Goal: 5-8, Total Shots: 10-20, Blocked Shots: 1-5.
What The Result Means
Result: Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands. Netherlands leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, Tunisia sit in position 4 with 0 points, while Netherlands hold position 1 with 7 points.
Conclusion
Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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