'Not afraid of anyone': Dutch unfazed by potential knockout opponents

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 24 : The Netherlands are unconcerned about potential knockout-stage opponents as they prepare to face already-eliminated Tunisia in their final World Cup Group F match, with coach Ronald Koeman insisting his side are focused on topping the group.

• "It's all the same to me," Koeman told reporters on Wednesday, when asked if there were teams he would prefer to avoid.

• "We want to get very far in this tournament. We respect all of our opponents, whoever they are, and we're not afraid of anyone. Because we believe we're a strong team," the coach added.

• "We think that the best way to go about this is to take this one match at a time, and just be ready to beat whoever you have to face," Koeman said.

• The Dutch, who opened with a 2-2 draw against Japan before thrashing Sweden 5-1, are level on four points with Japan, leading the group on goals scored.

• Sweden sit third on three points, while Tunisia have already been eliminated after heavy defeats to Sweden and Japan.

• The Netherlands and Tunisia face off on Thursday in Kansas City.