Ayase Ueda scored twice as Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0 in Group F to move closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. The victory marked the first time an AFC nation scored four goals in a World Cup match.
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk praised his side's resilience after a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The win moved the Dutch to the top of Group F and strengthened their prospects of advancing.
Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench as Germany rallied from a goal down to defeat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in Group E. The victory secured Germany's place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a game to spare.
The United States booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle. An own goal by Cameron Burgess and a header from Alex Freeman secured a second successive Group D win.
Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 95th minute as Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in a tense Group L encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The late strike handed the Black Stars all three points and denied Panama a historic first World Cup point.
