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Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F and avoid Brazil
The Netherlands secured top spot in World Cup Group F with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia, advancing to the knockout stages as group winners and avoiding a match against Brazil. Meanwhile, Japan will face Brazil in the World Cup knockouts after a nervy 1-1 draw with Sweden, securing their place as runners-up in Group F. In contrast, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described his team's 2-1 loss to Ecuador as "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to secure a crucial win. Additionally, Turkey secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over a heavily rotated United States side with a last-gasp winner from Kaan Ayhan, exiting the World Cup with heads held high. Australia has also secured a spot in the World Cup's last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Santa Clara on Thursday.
Kenyan Teams Target Major International Competitions
Harambee Starlets are setting their sights on a WAFCON semi-final berth as a pathway to their debut at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with Head Coach Beldine Odemba naming a provisional 29-player squad for the tournament in Morocco. At the same time, Team Kenya is in the final stages of preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, focusing on maximizing medal prospects through intensive training and teamwork. The 26th Lewa Safari Marathon is set to take place on Saturday morning at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County, drawing over 1300 runners.
