Preview: Tunisia vs Netherlands prediction, odds, where to watch, time | FIFA World Cup 2026

The Eagles of Carthage will take on the Oranje in Group F

Tunisia arrived in Kansas City having lost to Sweden in the opening match by 5-1, and they also got trashed by Japan by 4-0 in their second FIFA World Cup group game. They also sacked their manager after their first game loss, and brought in Hervé Renard, who is a very well-known manager, but unfortunately, he also failed to change the result.

Tunisia have zero points, a goal difference of -8, and practically they won’t be getting any place in the knockout stage. Their poor performance is not only a team issue but also a whole issue with the federation, as fans have shown their frustration on social media regarding this. Coach Renard will hope that his side secures at least a point in this last group game and end the group stage on a positive note.

On the other hand, Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands will hope to finish the last group game in style, as they can finish first in the table. After their frustrating draw against Japan, they trashed Sweden by 5-1 and showed no mercy at all. Their goal-scoring prowess will be a big warning to the other teams, as the Dutch will most probably book their spot for the knockout rounds. Tactically, they are a much better team than Tunisia, but the Dutch can’t afford to take them lightly at all. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Kansas City, USA
• Stadium: Kansas City Stadium
• Date: Thursday, 25 June
• Kick-Off Time: 07:00 PM (EST) | 26/06/2026, 12:00 AM (GMT) | 26/06/2026, 04:30 AM (IST)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

Tunisia (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-D

Netherlands (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Anis Ben Silmane (Tunisia)

Silmane plays for the Swedish club Norwich City, and just like his national team, his performance wasn’t great as well. But he is someone who plays with courage and pushes his team to do well. Overall, the midfield has been awful of Tunisia, but he has been a player who has done a decent job, but he can surely do much better. This season, he played 23 games in which he scored five goals and provided two assists.

Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands)

The Barcelona and Dutch midfield maestro received a lot of criticism from the media and fans before and even during the World Cup. But in the last game, he showed his quality as he completely dominated the Swedish midfield. He will definitely show a similar performance against Tunisia, as their midfield is very poor in every department. He will have the responsibility to control the tempo of the game, and we can expect a similar performance this time as well.

Match Facts

• This will be the first time these two sides face each other in the FIFA World Cup
• They will lock horns in a competitive fixture after 17 years
• Tunisia are officially out in the race for the knockout stage

Tunisia vs Netherlands: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Netherlands to win this fixture – 1/8 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Both sides will have a fully fit squad going into this match, as all the players are fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 3

Tunisia: 0

Netherlands: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Tunisia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Dahmen (GK); Valery, Bronn, Talbi, Abdi; Skhiri, Mejbri, Slimane; Achouri, Chaouat, Gharbi

Netherlands Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Verbruggen (GK); Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, van de Ven, Ake; Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, Reijnders; Gakpo, Depay, Malen

Match Prediction

Tunisia are already out of this World Cup as they lost back-to-back games, and they have nothing more to lose. On the other hand, the Dutch will be aiming to finish as the table toppers. The Dutch are clear favourites to win this match, and most probably, they will win it.

Prediction: Tunisia 1-5 Netherlands

Telecast Details

India: Unite8 Sports Channels

UK; BBC & ITV

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: DStv

Full Broadcaster List here.

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