Group stage action intensifies on Day 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Turkey and Haiti both crashed out yesterday. Four crucial matches kick off today and tomorrow at Nigerian time.
The Netherlands face Sweden at 6pm in a pivotal encounter. Orange surrendered leads twice against Japan but remain group contenders.
Sweden dismantled Tunisia in their opener and now eye a knockout spot. Both teams have met twice in World Cup history without scoring.
Netherlands edged Sweden 2-0 in their last meeting and won three of five recent clashes. But Viktor Gyokores, Alexander Isak, and Yasin Ayari pose real threats to an Oranje side short on attacking firepower.
Netherlands haven't kept a clean sheet in five matches. That's a troubling statistic heading into this showdown.
Germany tackle Ivory Coast at 8pm in a winner-advances scenario. Group E qualification hangs in the balance for both sides.
Kai Havertz bagged a brace against Curacao and carries that momentum forward. Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz add teeth to Germany's attack.
Ivory Coast believe they can shock Europe's heavyweights. They proved it by stunning France recently with talented Yan Diomande anchoring their midfield.
Amad Diallo has a knack for clutch scoring. If Ivory Coast's defence wavers, Germany could run up the scoreboard ruthlessly.
Ecuador meet Curacao at midnight Sunday in a lopsided matchup. La Tricolor hit the crossbar three times against Ivory Coast yet lost.
Captain Enner Valencia hunts more World Cup goals to boost their knockout chances. Curacao never faced Ecuador before in any competition.
Ecuador enter as clear favourites. Victory would brighten their Round of 32 hopes significantly.
Tunisia clash with Japan at 4am Sunday morning. The Carthage Eagles sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after their opening hammering.
Hervé Renard takes over for the tournament's remainder. Japan played well against Netherlands despite missing key injured players beforehand.
A Japanese win virtually seals their knockout advancement. Tunisia desperately need a comeback victory here.
Hannibal Mejbri orchestrates Tunisia's midfield battle. Daichi Kamada and Keito Nakamura lead Japan's patient style after their 2002 victory over Tunisia.
Japan beat Tunisia 2-0 at Korea/Japan 2002 in their last meeting. History favours the Blue Samurai once more.
