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Brian Brobbey and the Dutch roll in the rain to a 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F
By Dave Skretta, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
The lightning that streaked over Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night only briefly slowed the Oranje Fanwalk, as Dutch supporters marched en masse to watch the Netherlands play Tunisia in the World Cup, the top spot in Group F hanging in the balance.Nothing else seems to be slowing down the Dutch ...
Key takeaway Brian Brobbey scored his third goal of the tournament, and the Netherlands got two more goals that deflected off Tunisian players and into their own net, sending the Dutch to a 3-1 victory and ultimately first place in their group.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The Netherlands' victory over Tunisia has local implications for San Antonio soccer fans, who can look forward to continued World Cup action. With the Dutch advancing to play Morocco on Monday, local viewers will have another opportunity to watch high-level soccer, potentially drawing crowds to watch parties and gatherings around the city. The fact that Japan, which was tied with the Netherlands at the top of Group F, will now face Brazil in the round of 32, means that local fans who were hoping to see the Samurai Blue advance will now have to root for an upset if they want to see them move on. As the World Cup continues, San Antonio's soccer community will be watching closely to see how these matchups play out, and how they will impact the rest of the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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