On June 26, 2026, the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup group stage, securing first place in Group A. Goals from Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo ensured the Dutch finished top with seven points, while Tunisia exited the tournament with one point.
In other matches, Japan and Sweden both clinched qualification to the round of 16. Japan secured a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica, while Sweden defeated South Korea 1-0. Both teams advanced from their respective groups.
The Netherlands will face a third-place team from Group B in the next round, while Japan and Sweden await their opponents from other groups. The tournament continues with the knockout stage starting June 28.
