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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 affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans who gathered to watch the Netherlands take on Tunisia were treated to a dominant performance by the Dutch team. The fact that Japan's simultaneous match against Sweden was played in nearby Arlington, Texas, adds a layer of regional interest to the Netherlands' advancement to the round of 32. As the Dutch prepare to face Morocco in Monterrey, Mexico, local fans may be wondering if they'll have the opportunity to see the team play in person if they advance further in the tournament. With the Netherlands' strong showing, it's possible that they could be headed to a venue closer to San Antonio, potentially drawing in fans from across the region. For now, fans in San Antonio will have to settle for watching from afar, but the prospect of a potential matchup in a nearby city is sure to generate excitement among local soccer enthusiasts.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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