One side is fighting for top spot, the other simply for pride. The Netherlands roll into Kansas City all but through at the 2026 World Cup after thrashing Sweden, and a win that betters Japan’s result would hand them first place in Group F. Tunisia, already eliminated and on their second manager of the tournament, are just trying to salvage something from a miserable campaign. Here is how to watch, when it kicks off near you, and how lopsided this one could get.
Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, June 25 / midnight BST early Friday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. In the US it is on Fox and Telemundo. In Britain it is free on BBC One, with streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Where to Watch Tunisia vs Netherlands
Free to air in the UK and several markets. In the US it is on Fox and Telemundo.
Quick tip: UK viewers get this free on BBC One and iPlayer, though it is a midnight kick-off. Our full guide to watching the World Cup in the UK has every channel and kick-off time. In the US it is on Fox with Telemundo in Spanish, plus Fubo, Sling and YouTube TV. Always use the official broadcaster for the cleanest, safest stream.
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Group F: Netherlands Chase Top Spot, Tunisia Out
The Netherlands and Japan are level on four points and goal difference, with the Dutch top only on goals scored. The Netherlands need to win and match or better Japan’s result to finish first. Tunisia are already eliminated. You can follow every World Cup 2026 group in our full guide.
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SwedenThe top two qualify automatically, plus the best third-placed teams. The Netherlands lead on goals scored (7 to Japan’s 6).
Dutch Swagger Against a Tunisia in Turmoil
The Netherlands arrive in Kansas City in fine fettle. After a frustrating 2-2 draw with Japan, in which they led twice before conceding a late header, Ronald Koeman’s side produced their best display of the tournament so far, thrashing Sweden 5-1. Brian Brobbey’s arrival through the middle transformed them: he struck twice inside 17 minutes, the fourth-fastest brace in World Cup history, while Cody Gakpo and the rampaging Denzel Dumfries tore Sweden apart down the right. They are practically through, but Koeman wants top spot, which means winning here and bettering Japan’s result against Sweden.
It is worth remembering what this Dutch side is chasing in the bigger picture. The Netherlands are the great nearly-men of the World Cup, three-time runners-up who have never lifted the trophy. Koeman, in charge of a talented young group built around the experience of captain Virgil van Dijk and the metronomic Frenkie de Jong, sees this tournament as a real chance to finally put that right. A statement win here would keep the feel-good factor rolling into the knockouts, and keep alive the dream of reaching the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19.
Tunisia, by contrast, are a mess. The Carthage Eagles have been eliminated after two heavy defeats, conceding nine goals, and they sacked manager Sabri Lamouchi after the Sweden loss, turning to the vastly experienced Herve Renard. His arrival has not stemmed the tide. Renard will likely set up to frustrate and keep the score down, leaning on captain Ellyes Skhiri and the creativity of Hannibal Mejbri, but containing this Dutch attack for 90 minutes is a tall order, especially with heavy rain forecast that should suit the physical Oranje.
There is almost no history between them, just a 1-0 Netherlands win at the 2010 World Cup among a handful of meetings. On current form the gap is enormous. Even if Koeman rotates with the knockouts in mind, the Dutch should have far too much quality and motivation, knowing goal difference could matter. Expect a comfortable Netherlands win, likely by multiple goals, with Tunisia hoping to grab the consolation that pride demands.
How They Might Line Up
Koeman may freshen his side with the knockouts in mind, though Brobbey is likely to keep his place after his Sweden brace. Renard is expected to set Tunisia up in a deeper, more compact shape to limit the damage.
TUNISIA · Renard · 3-4-2-1Dahmen · Bronn, Talbi, Rekik · Valery, Skhiri (c), Ben Slimane, Abdi · Achouri, Mejbri · Chaouat
NETHERLANDS · Koeman · 4-3-3Verbruggen · Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk (c), Van de Ven · Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders · Summerville, Brobbey, Gakpo
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A Word on Arrowhead Stadium
Home to the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead Stadium is one of the loudest venues in American sport and is known as Kansas City Stadium during the tournament. It is hosting six World Cup matches, including a quarter-final. Heavy rain is forecast for kick-off, which could make for a chaotic, physical night. There is more on it at Wikipedia.
They have met only a few times. The most significant was at the 2010 World Cup, a 1-0 Netherlands win in the group stage on their way to the final. Their most recent meeting, a 2013 friendly, finished 2-2. There is little recent form to read into.
Tunisia vs Netherlands: Quick Answers
What time does Tunisia vs Netherlands kick off?
7pm Eastern in the US, which is 6pm Central in Kansas City and midnight BST in the early hours of Friday, June 26, in the UK. In Amsterdam it is 1am. The date is Thursday, June 25, 2026.
What channel is Tunisia vs Netherlands on in the US?
Fox has the English-language broadcast, with Telemundo in Spanish. You can also stream it via Fubo, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Is Tunisia vs Netherlands free to watch in the UK?
Yes. It is live and free on BBC One, with free streaming via BBC iPlayer, though it is a midnight kick-off.
What does the Netherlands need to top Group F?
They need to win and at least match Japan’s result against Sweden. The Dutch are level with Japan on points and goal difference but ahead on goals scored, so winning well protects and improves that edge.
Is Tunisia already out?
Yes. Tunisia were eliminated after losing 5-1 to Sweden and 4-0 to Japan, conceding nine goals. They are playing only for pride in their final group game.
Why did Tunisia change manager during the World Cup?
Tunisia sacked Sabri Lamouchi after the opening 5-1 defeat to Sweden and appointed the experienced Herve Renard, though the change did not prevent a second heavy loss to Japan.
Have Tunisia and the Netherlands played before?
Only a few times. The most notable was a 1-0 Netherlands win at the 2010 World Cup, and their most recent meeting was a 2-2 friendly in 2013.
What is the prediction?
We expect a comfortable 3-0 Netherlands win. The Dutch are in excellent form and chasing top spot, while Tunisia have been poor defensively and have nothing left to play for but pride.
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