Tunisia vs Netherlands lineups are predicted because FIFA has not released official team sheets yet. Match 58 is set for Kansas City Stadium on Thursday, June 25, 2026. No confirmed suspension appears in public pre-match data before kickoff. The selections point to Tunisia using a back three and Netherlands using a 4-3-3 in FIFA World Cup 2026.
Tunisia Predicted Lineup
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| GK | Sabri Ben Hessen |
| RCB | Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida |
| CB | Omar Rekik |
| LCB | Montassar Talbi |
| RWB | Yan Valery |
| CM | Rani Khedira |
| CM | Ellyes Skhiri |
| LWB | Ali Abdi |
| AM | Hannibal Mejbri |
| AM | Elias Saad |
| ST | Hazem Mastouri |
Formation: 3-4-2-1.
Substitutes: yet to be confirmed.
The projected Tunisia squad shape keeps three centre-backs behind Valery and Abdi. Skhiri and Khedira should protect the middle because Netherlands can overload both half-spaces. Hannibal and Saad need cleaner outlets if Tunisia want to escape pressure.
The main uncertainty sits in goal and at striker. Ben Hessen and Mastouri appear in the freshest team-news projection, while other outlets still list Dahmen and Tounekti. FIFA confirmation should settle those calls about one hour before kickoff.
Netherlands Predicted Lineup
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| GK | Bart Verbruggen |
| RB | Denzel Dumfries |
| CB | Jan Paul van Hecke |
| CB | Virgil van Dijk |
| LB | Micky van de Ven |
| CM | Ryan Gravenberch |
| CM | Frenkie de Jong |
| CM | Tijjani Reijnders |
| RW | Crysencio Summerville |
| ST | Brian Brobbey |
| LW | Cody Gakpo |
Formation: 4-3-3.
Substitutes: yet to be confirmed.
The projected Netherlands squad XI keeps the Sweden front three intact. Brobbey gives Koeman a central target after scoring twice against Sweden. Gakpo and Summerville can attack the spaces outside Tunisia's back three.
De Jong, Gravenberch, and Reijnders should control the rhythm if Netherlands keep full-back width. Dumfries can push high on the right, while Van de Ven offers recovery pace on the left. Memphis Depay looks more likely to stay in a substitute role.
Team News and Injury Report
Official lineups are yet to be confirmed. FIFA team sheets usually arrive about one hour before kickoff, so late changes remain possible.
The Tunisia vs Netherlands match preview explains the wider Group F stakes. Netherlands want first place, while Tunisia are already eliminated.
| Player | Team | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Starting XI | Both teams | yet to be confirmed | FIFA team sheets are not out yet |
| Sabri Ben Hessen | Tunisia | Possible starter | Current team news projects a goalkeeper change |
| Aymen Dahmen | Tunisia | Competing | Listed in other predicted XIs |
| Hazem Mastouri | Tunisia | Possible starter | Current team news projects a striker change |
| Donyell Malen | Netherlands | Competing | Summerville is projected ahead on the right |
| Memphis Depay | Netherlands | Available | Projected as a substitute after returning from injury |
Latest lineup notes: Tunisia could change goalkeeper and striker after heavy defeats. Netherlands are expected to keep Brobbey central and use Summerville from the start.
Tunisia vs Netherlands — Key Tactical Battle
The key tactical battle is Tunisia's back three against Netherlands' front line. Brobbey can pin centre-backs, while Gakpo and Summerville attack from wider lanes.
Tunisia need Skhiri and Khedira to stop De Jong from receiving cleanly between lines. If Dumfries pushes Valery deep, Netherlands should create more crossing chances.
Match Details
| Date | Kickoff Time | Venue | Stage | Referee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM Kansas City time / 23:00 UTC | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage | Katia Itzel Garcia |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Tunisia vs Netherlands lineups confirmed?
No. Tunisia vs Netherlands lineups are predicted before kickoff. FIFA usually releases official team sheets about one hour before the match starts.
Who is expected to start for Tunisia vs Netherlands?
Tunisia are projected to use Ben Hessen, Ben Hamida, Rekik, Talbi, Valery, Khedira, Skhiri, Abdi, Hannibal, Saad, and Mastouri.
Who is expected to start for Netherlands vs Tunisia?
Netherlands are projected to start Verbruggen, Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders, Summerville, Brobbey, and Gakpo.
What formation could Tunisia and Netherlands use?
Tunisia are projected in a 3-4-2-1 shape. Netherlands are projected in a 4-3-3 shape with Brobbey central.
Tunisia vs Netherlands lineups remain predicted until FIFA releases the official sheets.
The strongest current read points to Tunisia making changes, while Netherlands should keep their in-form attacking core.
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