FIFA World Cup Day 4 Results And Highlights: Germany's 1-2 defeat to Ecuador was the highlight of the day while USA were beaten 2-3 by Turkiye in their final group game.
Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday as Ivory Coast ended Curacao's fairytale campaign to seal their passage to the knockout rounds.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 15, Today's Schedule: Germany and USA have already made it to the knockout round from Group E and Group D, respectively.
Curacao boss Dick Advocaat said the World Cup debutants have proved they belong on football's biggest stage as they prepare to face Ivory Coast on Thursday with a place in the last 32 at stake.
Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses while playing for Nice, did not play against Germany. He started in the win over Ecuador.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 Highlights: The 10th day of the FIFA World Cup 2026 began with the Netherlands putting on a dominating show against Sweden.
Eloy Room delivered for his tiny Caribbean nation one of the finest performances in World Cup history on Saturday night, making 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack and helping The Blue Wave earn its first-ever point with a 0-0 draw
Germany put seven goals past FIFA World Cup debutants Curacao, but the latter had a moment to remember as they scored their very first World Cup goal.
Curacao, playing their first FIFA World Cup match and up against giants Germany, conjured a courageous act that will be spoken about in the days to come
Germany vs Curacao LIVE Streaming, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch
Germany vs Curacao Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign is off to the perfect start with a clinical 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Group E.
Day 4 promises even more excitement, with giants Germany set to face Curacao and three-time finalists Netherlands taking on Japan.
Curacao coach Dick Advocaat believes the tiny Caribbean island can "steal some points" from four-time winners Germany on their tournament debut on Sunday.
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Saturday.
Although Curacao is 8000 miles away from 'The Netherlands', it is culturally more European than Caribbean because of its Dutch influence for centuries.
FIFA World Cup 2026, Group E Preview: Germany are the top favourites to go through to the next round, but with Ivory coast and Ecuador in the mix, surprises can't be ruled out.