Netherlands secure World Cup round‑of‑16 spot after topping Group F

The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3‑1 in their final Group F match of the World Cup, finishing with seven points and a superior goal‑difference to claim top spot. Japan’s 2‑2 draw with Sweden left the Dutch side ahead, guaranteeing a round‑of‑16 tie against Morocco.

The victory continued the Netherlands’ unbeaten run at the tournament, extending their streak to 15 matches – the longest in World Cup history since 2010 – and matched Brazil’s historic record of 14 consecutive matches without defeat. Dutch forward Jan Paul Van Hecke scored the second goal, while Memphis Depay and other attackers contributed to the team's strong offensive output.