The Netherlands breezed into the World Cup knockouts as Group F winners with a commanding 3-1 victory over Tunisia on a rain-soaked Thursday, capitalising on another poor display from their hapless opponents to ​set up a round-of-32 clash with Morocco.

The Netherlands secured top spot in the group with a 3-1 win over Tunisia. Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden in their final group match and therefore held on to second place. Their reward: Brazil now await in the round of 32.

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.