Netherlands face Tunisia at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Thursday 25 June 2026 in the final Group F match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Oranje will aim to seal top spot while Tunisia target a historic progression to the knockout phase.
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the men’s world championship, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The tournament expands to 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to a new round of 32, followed by a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
When is Netherlands vs Tunisia?
The match kicks off on Thursday 25 June 2026 at 8:00pm ET (1:00am BST Friday). It runs simultaneously with Sweden vs Japan at AT&T Stadium, as all matchday three group games are played in parallel.
Where is Netherlands vs Tunisia?
Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri hosts the fixture. The 76,000-capacity home of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs is renowned as one of the loudest stadiums in American sport and will be one of eleven US venues at the tournament.
Key Contenders
Netherlands arrive as one of the genuine dark horses under head coach Ronald Koeman. The squad features Virgil van Dijk marshalling the defence, Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay in attack, with Tijjani Reijnders and Frenkie de Jong providing midfield control. The Oranje have three previous World Cup final appearances and will believe they can go deep again in 2026.
Tunisia are back at a third consecutive World Cup after a solid CAF qualifying campaign. The Carthage Eagles are organised and defensively disciplined, led by goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen and relying on the creativity of Youssef Msakni and Hannibal Mejbri. Tunisia have never reached the knockout phase of a World Cup, a record they will be desperate to break.
How to Watch
In the UK, BBC and ITV share coverage. In the US, Fox and Telemundo broadcast in English and Spanish. In the Netherlands, NOS carries all Oranje matches. Across North Africa, beIN Sports holds rights, while SuperSport covers sub-Saharan Africa.
History and Records
Netherlands and Tunisia met at the 1978 World Cup group stage in Argentina, with the Dutch winning 3-1. It remains their only previous World Cup meeting. Netherlands have finished runners-up three times (1974, 1978, 2010). Tunisia have reached the group stage at six World Cups but never progressed.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets are available exclusively through FIFA.com. Group-stage prices at Arrowhead start from around USD 80, rising to category one and premium hospitality levels. Hospitality packages are sold by FIFA’s official hospitality partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Netherlands vs Tunisia start?
Thursday 25 June 2026 at 8:00pm ET (1:00am BST Friday).
Where is Netherlands vs Tunisia being held?
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri.
How can I watch Netherlands vs Tunisia?
BBC or ITV in the UK, Fox or Telemundo in the US, NOS in the Netherlands.
Who won the last Netherlands vs Tunisia World Cup meeting?
Netherlands, 3-1, in the 1978 World Cup group stage in Argentina.