World Cup 2026 / Tunisia 0 - 2 Netherlands: The Carthage Eagles sink in the first half

Tunisia - Netherlands: The nightmare continues for the Carthage Eagles

Africa 25 June 2026 at 19:53

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World Cup 2026 / Tunisia 0 - 2 Netherlands: The Carthage Eagles sink in the first half

25.06.26 FT World Cup

Tunisia

Netherlands

Tunisia endured a nightmare first half against the Netherlands. Trailing from as early as the 3rd minute after an own goal by Ellyes Skhiri, the Carthage Eagles then conceded a second goal to Brian Brobbey, heading to the locker room two goals behind.

It was a nightmare start for Tunisia. Barely three minutes had passed at Kansas City Stadium when Ellyes Skhiri, trying to clear, inadvertently beat his own goalkeeper to give the Netherlands the opening goal. This devastating own goal only deepened the psychological wounds of a Carthage Eagles side that had already conceded nine goals in their previous two matches.

The Oranje doubled their lead in the 7th minute through Brian Brobbey, cementing their dominance over a Tunisia side in disarray. Unable to bring the ball out cleanly or withstand the Dutch intensity, Hervé Renard’s men suffered through a particularly punishing first half, conceding twice in under ten minutes.

From then on, halftime arrived with the score at 0-2, and Tunisia yet to threaten. The scoreboard tells the story of a team playing its last competitive match, already eliminated several days ago and unable to muster a response.