Jan Paul van Hecke Set World Cup Records in Netherlands' 3-1 Win Over Tunisia

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Jan Paul van Hecke Set World Cup Records in Netherlands' 3-1 Win Over Tunisia

Van Hecke delivered a historic all-action display in Netherlands’ 3-1 win over Tunisia, recording 145 touches, the most by any player in a 2026 World Cup match. He also completed 130 of 134 passes and made 39 into the final third, both tournament single-game highs. The defender capped it all by heading in his first international goal.

By Nischay Rathore

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Como Agree Permanent Nico Paz Deal With Real Madrid

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France, Spain and Belgium Headline World Cup Groups G-I Schedule

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Chelsea Land Marco Palestra On Long Term Deal

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