RIVERSIDE, Missouri, June ⁠22 (Reuters) - Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries said on Monday he expects ⁠a spirited Tunisia side in their final World Cup Group F ‌match, despite the North African team's heavy defeats and a mid-tournament coaching change.

Tunisia were eliminated after losing 5-1 to Sweden and 4-0 to Japan in their opening two games. ​They changed their coach between those matches, with ⁠Herve Renard rushed in to ⁠replace the sacked Sabri Lamouchi following their opener.

The Dutch, who thrashed Sweden 5-1 ⁠after ‌a 2-2 draw with Japan, are battling to top the group.

"We know that they changed the coach after the first match. ⁠But for everyone, it's an honour to play in ​the World Cup. ‌So what I expect is that they will play full," Dumfries ⁠told reporters ahead ​of Thursday's match in Kansas City.

"Every game in the World Cup is a tough game. Everyone plays with honour, proud to represent their country. I expect ⁠that they will come with full energy, and ​we have to show it as well," the Inter Milan player added.

His remarks echoed Renard's after the match against Japan, when the French coach said Tunisia ⁠had to remain focused.

"Even if we are eliminated we still have a third game to play. We are in a World Cup," Renard stressed.

Dumfries also said the Netherlands took confidence from their emphatic win over Sweden, underlining ​their attacking depth. The 30-year-old provided two assists ⁠in the match, setting up goals for Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo.

"We ​know we have a squad with a lot ‌of quality in front, a lot of ​players with the capability of scoring," Dumfries said. "It's a good sign and it gives confidence."

(Reporting by Gabriel AraujoEditing by Toby Davis)