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Late-night knockout match looms: these are the scenarios for the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup

Late-night knockout match looms: these are the scenarios for the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup

The Dutch national football team secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup. Ronald Koeman's squad is now preparing for their final group stage match against Tunisia on Friday night as they look toward potential knockout phase scenarios.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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