Netherlands beat Brazil 3 - 0 in World Cup third place playoff match . `` It is up to the president to decide , '' Scolari told reporters after the match , referring to the head of the Brazilian Football Federation . Robin van der Daley Blind and Georginio Wijnaldum score Dutch goals . Netherlands secures bronze medal at World Cup for the first time . Argentina and Netherlands meet in Sunday 's final .
Netherlands beat Brazil 3 - 0 in World Cup third place playoff match . Robin van der Daley Blind and Georginio Wijnaldum score Dutch goals . Netherlands secures bronze medal at World Cup for the first time . Argentina and Netherlands meet in Sunday 's final .