Players line up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Tunisia and Netherlands at Kansas City Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Tunisia’s emergency coach Herve Renard has called on his team to play with “pride and dignity” in their final World Cup match on Thursday after a disastrous campaign.The much-travelled Frenchman was parachuted in last week after Sabri Lamouchi was fired following the team’s 5-1 hammering by Sweden in their opening match in Mexico. Tunisia’s collapse has been dramatic after they romped through African qualifying unbeaten, without conceding a single goal. The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World Cup Group F match, with coach Ronald Koeman insisting his side are focused on topping the group.(With inputs from agencies)Follow below for live updates:free kickJune 26, 2026 05:08 37' Free Kick LostFoul by Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida (Tunisia).free kickJune 26, 2026 05:08 37' Free Kick WonRyan Gravenberch (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 05:05 33:23 Free Kick LostFoul by Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands).free kickJune 26, 2026 05:03 33:23 Free Kick WonHannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.June 26, 2026 05:01 31:27 MissAttempt missed. Ismaël Gharbi (Tunisia) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Hannibal Mejbri following a set piece situation.free kickJune 26, 2026 05:01 31:01 Free Kick LostFoul by Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands).free kickJune 26, 2026 05:01 31:01 Free Kick WonHannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.June 26, 2026 05:01 30:38 MissAttempt missed. Donyell Malen (Netherlands) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.cornerJune 26, 2026 05:00 29:41 CornerCorner, Netherlands. Conceded by Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida.June 26, 2026 05:00 29:41 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Brian Brobbey.free kickJune 26, 2026 05:00 29:10 Free Kick LostFoul by Hazem Mastouri (Tunisia).June 26, 2026 05:00 29:04 MissAttempt missed. Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Donyell Malen with a cross.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:59 29:10 Free Kick WonVirgil van Dijk (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the attacking half.June 26, 2026 04:59 28:03 MissAttempt missed. Donyell Malen (Netherlands) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Tijjani Reijnders following a corner.cornerJune 26, 2026 04:58 27:26 CornerCorner, Netherlands. Conceded by Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida.June 26, 2026 04:58 27:22 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Ryan Gravenberch (Netherlands) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cody Gakpo.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:57 26:42 Free Kick WonEllyes Skhiri (Tunisia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:57 26:42 Free Kick LostFoul by Brian Brobbey (Netherlands).June 26, 2026 04:57 25:03 End DelayDelay over. They are ready to continue.June 26, 2026 04:53 22:41 Start DelayDelay in match for a drinks break.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:53 22:28 Free Kick LostHandball by Nathan Aké (Netherlands).June 26, 2026 04:50 18:50 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Aymen Dahmen (Tunisia). Assisted by Donyell Malen.cornerJune 26, 2026 04:49 18:52 CornerCorner, Netherlands. Conceded by Aymen Dahmen.June 26, 2026 04:47 16:39 MissAttempt missed. Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Tijjani Reijnders with a cross following a set piece situation.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:46 15:45 Free Kick WonTijjani Reijnders (Netherlands) wins a free kick on the right wing.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:46 15:45 Free Kick LostFoul by Mohamed Amine Ben Hmida (Tunisia).June 26, 2026 04:42 11:59 Attempt SavedAttempt saved. Anis Ben Slimane (Tunisia) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands). Assisted by Yan Valery with a cross.cornerJune 26, 2026 04:42 11:16 CornerCorner, Tunisia. Conceded by Nathan Aké.June 26, 2026 04:42 10:53 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:39 8:55 Free Kick WonDenzel Dumfries (Netherlands) wins a free kick on the right wing.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:39 8:55 Free Kick LostFoul by Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia).June 26, 2026 04:39 8:04 MissAttempt missed. Ali Abdi (Tunisia) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Anis Ben Slimane with a cross.goalJune 26, 2026 04:37 6:24 GoalGoal! Tunisia 0, Netherlands 2. Brian Brobbey (Netherlands) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Virgil van Dijk with a headed pass following a set piece situation.free kickJune 26, 2026 04:35 5:35 Free Kick LostFoul by Rani Khedira (Tunisia).free kickJune 26, 2026 04:35 5:35 Free Kick WonDonyell Malen (Netherlands) wins a free kick in the attacking half.June 26, 2026 04:33 2:21 Own GoalOwn Goal by Ellyes Skhiri, Tunisia. Tunisia 0, Netherlands 1.June 26, 2026 04:31 1:12 MissAttempt missed. Ismaël Gharbi (Tunisia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Hazem Mastouri with a cross.June 26, 2026 04:30 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 26, 2026 04:30 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 26, 2026 04:34 am IST
