Already eliminated, Tunisia is scheduled to finish its campaign versus the Netherlands this Friday morning at the Kansas City Stadium following severe losses in its first two Group F games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tunisia’s bad run in Group F

Tunisia is currently at the bottom of Group F with a goal difference of minus eight, therefore facing one of the hardest records World Cup group stages have ever seen. At the Monterrey Stadium on June 15, they started the competition with a crushing 5-1 loss to Sweden, then a dismal 4-0 loss to Japan at the same venue only six days later.

Under Ronald Koeman, the Netherlands

Conversely, the Netherlands hopes to guarantee their place in the Round of 32, presently leading Group E. With four points, they tie second-placed Japan.

Though Ronald Koeman’s team drew their first game 2-2 against Japan at the Dallas Stadium, they recovered with a strong 5-1 win over Sweden at the Houston Stadium last Saturday.

Advancing Under New Leadership

Appointed following Sweden’s loss, Tunisia’s coach, Herve Renard, wants to stay on. Renard first brought in only for the World Cup, has expressed his disappointment with the team’s most recent performance.

Renard said, “I’m ready for any talks.” “I am not happy at all. I won’t justify or place fault on another person. I assume total responsibility; It’s been humiliating somewhat. Let’s concentrate on the following game and aim for something amazing.

Past Meetings

Regarding their past meetings, Tunisia and the Netherlands have met only once before, drawing 1-1 in an international friendly on February 11, 2009.