Group F wraps up its group stage in Kansas City with a match where the roles are already well-defined: the Netherlands arrive looking to lock down first place, while a crisis-hit Tunisia side — already eliminated — play their farewell game at this World Cup. There is an added storyline: Mexican referee Katia Itzel takes charge, becoming only the third woman to officiate a World Cup match in history.
Match Context
Tunisia arrive in Kansas City at their lowest point of the tournament. Two consecutive defeats, nine goals conceded, and an institutional meltdown that saw coach Sabri Lamouchi sacked immediately after the 5-1 thrashing by Sweden. French manager Hervé Renard stepped in to take charge for the group's final game. With elimination already confirmed, the Tunisian side can only play for pride. Their standout creative force is Hannibal Mejbri, who will look to impose himself in the attacking midfield role in what will be his nation's last World Cup appearance of this edition.
The Netherlands are riding high. The 5-1 demolition of Sweden showed the full quality of a side that shares the top of Group F with Japan and is aiming to seal first place — and with it, a favorable draw in the round of 16. Ronald Koeman faces a key tactical question: does he field a full-strength lineup or rotate with the next round in mind? The match's headline duel is Mejbri versus Cody Gakpo, one of the Netherlands' most dangerous attacking weapons, who arrives in sharp form with two goals against Japan. The Dutch also carry an impressive unbeaten streak in 90 and 120 minutes going back to the 2010 World Cup final against Spain — they have only been eliminated on penalties, in Brazil 2014 and Qatar 2022.
Kickoff Details
| Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 17:00 h (Mexico City time) |
| Venue | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| Group | Group F — Matchday 3 |
Where to Watch in Mexico City
Mexico City has good options for catching this June 25 match. For a bar setting with food, El Morral restaurant in Coyoacán is showing the game.
For a larger, open-air experience, CDMX has seven active public screens and fan zones. The FIFA Fan Festival in the Historic Downtown is the main gathering point. You can also watch at Parque La Bombilla (Álvaro Obregón), Parque Tezozómoc (Azcapotzalco), Campos Revolución (Gustavo A. Madero), or Deportivo Xochimilco, among others spread across the city.
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Why Watch at a Fan Zone?
Even when the result seems predictable on paper, the presence of Mexican referee Katia Itzel — a historic milestone for the sport — gives this match a special dimension for CDMX fans. And if the Dutch decide to put on a show, you'll want to be somewhere big. Check real-time occupancy for each venue and find the best spot for you at fanzones.io.
Match data provided by the Fanzones editorial team. Listed venues have declared their broadcast on fanzones.io.