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The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to finish top of Group F at the World Cup, setting up a last-32 clash with Morocco and avoiding a tough match-up against Brazil. Goals from an own goal by Ellyes Skhiri and Brian Brobbey put the Dutch ahead before Tunisia pulled one back, but Jan Paul van Hecke sealed the win. Tunisia exited the tournament without a point, having conceded 12 goals in three matches.
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored two goals to lead the Netherlands to a 5-1 victory over Sweden in the second round of Group F at the 2026 World Cup. The win lifts the Dutch to the top of the group with 4 points. Sweden remains second with 3 points ahead of their final group match against Japan.
Day 10 of the World Cup 2026 features a headline clash between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston. The US team has secured a knockout berth after beating Australia, while Brazil moved closer to advancing to the next round. Other matches include Germany vs Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Curacao, and Tunisia vs Japan.
Rising public sympathy for Palestine in the Netherlands, evidenced by a key court acquittal, a Eurovision boycott, and opinion polls, contrasts with the government's continued support for Israel. Analysts caution that foreign policy is slow to change, but grassroots pressure is mounting.
A Dutch court has sentenced Syrian interrogator Rafik A. to 26 years in prison for crimes against humanity, including torture and rape of detainees under the al-Assad regime. The landmark case marks the first in the Netherlands to prosecute sexual violence as a crime against humanity.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan joined King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands for a private TV viewing of the World Cup match between their nations at the Royal Palace in Apeldoorn on Sunday evening. The event underscored the friendly bilateral relations in a relaxed setting.
Japan held the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup opener, showcasing resilience and tactical maturity. Despite playing with 10 men late on, the Asian side fought back after conceding, earning praise from fans for their refusal to give up.
Japan secured a dramatic point in their World Cup opener against the Netherlands, fighting back to force a 2-2 draw in Dallas. Kamada's injury-time goal proved the difference.
Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute equalizer rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. After falling behind 2-0, Japan fought back through Ritsu Doan before Kamada's late heroics.
