Group F standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Tunisia
The final group game — Tunisia's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
Netherlands
An opening win over Tunisia would be a major statement and strengthen Netherlands's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Tunisia | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 40 | 6 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 7 | 11 |
| Best WC Finish | Group stage (6 times) | Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010) |
| Manager | Sabri Lamouchi | Ronald Koeman |
| How They Qualified | CAF — Group J winners | UEFA — Group D winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — beat France but eliminated | Quarterfinals — lost to Argentina on pens |
| Captain | Youssef Msakni | Virgil van Dijk |
Prediction
Tunisia 1 — 2 Netherlands
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Netherlands (ranked 6th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Tunisia have appeared at 7 World Cups. Netherlands have appeared at 11.
Tunisia are ranked 40th in the world. Netherlands are ranked 6th.
This match takes place at Arrowhead Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City · Capacity: 67,513
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