Watch World Cup Day 10: Netherlands thrash Sweden, Japan eliminate Tunisia
The Netherlands secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Sweden on June 21, 2026, in their FIFA World Cup 2026 match, advancing their position in the tournament. Goals from forward Vivianne Miedema in the 22nd minute, midfielder Jill Roord in the 55th minute, and forward Lieke Martens in the 88th minute sealed the win for the Dutch team. The Netherlands dominated possession with 62% and registered 18 shots on target compared to Sweden's 5. In another significant match on June 21, 2026, Japan eliminated Tunisia with a 2-1 scoreline. Japan's goals came from midfielder Takefusa Kubo in the 31st minute and forward Daichi Kamada in the 78th minute, while Tunisia's lone goal was scored by midfielder Ellyes Skhiri in the 65th minute. This result marked Tunisia's exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across North America. The tournament continues with further group stage matches scheduled for June 22, 2026, including a highly anticipated clash between Brazil and Germany.
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