In Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Netherlands secured first place with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on June 26, 2026. The Dutch team dominated possession and scored through Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, and a late goal from substitute Wout Weghorst. Tunisia's lone goal came from a penalty converted by Wahbi Khazri.
In the other Group F match, Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw. Japan took an early lead through a goal by Takefusa Kubo, but Sweden equalized in the second half with a strike from Alexander Isak. The result left Japan in second place with 5 points, while Sweden finished third with 4 points.
With this outcome, the Netherlands advance to the Round of 16 as group winners, while Japan progress as runners-up. Sweden and Tunisia are eliminated from the tournament. The Netherlands will face the runner-up of Group E in the next round.
