Netherlands and Brazil topped their groups to avoid an early meeting with each other in the FIFA World Cup knockouts. The two could have locked horns in the round of 32, but the recent results in Group F have denied the early meeting.

The Netherlands have defeated Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to advance to the World Cup knock-out stage as Group F winners, while Japan

The Dutch ended the group stage with seven points and 10 goals, but coach Ronald Koeman said focus was now on Monday's knockout clash with Morocco.

The Netherlands won their World Cup group and tens of thousands of Dutch fans descended upon Kansas City on Thursday. It was a day that many locals will never, ever forget.

Tunisia’s World Cup campaign has officially come to an end with three losses, as the Netherlands top Group F with two wins and a draw.

Ecuador's win over Germany was the pick of today's matches as they confirmed progress with their dramatic win.