World Cup 2026: Live Scores and Standings from June 25 Matches

The 2026 World Cup group stage is nearing its end after two weeks of intense matches that began on June 11 in Mexico City. On Thursday, several teams battled for their place in the Round of 32, with multiple paths to advance: finishing first or second in their group, or securing one of the eight best third-place spots, a new feature this tournament.

The day’s action kicked off at 4 p.m. ET with Ivory Coast facing Curacao at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Germany taking on Ecuador at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Later at 7 p.m. ET, Sweden played Japan at AT&T Stadium in Dallas while the Netherlands met Tunisia at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The evening ended with Australia vs. Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco and the United States against Turkey at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Teams like Ivory Coast, Curacao, Ecuador, Sweden, Japan, the Netherlands, Australia, and Paraguay were all seeking critical points. Germany and the U.S. had already secured top spots in their groups, while Tunisia and Turkey were eliminated before these matches.

Group D Highlights

The U.S. clinched Group D, despite a late 3-2 loss to Turkey thanks to Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal. Australia drew 0-0 with Paraguay but still advanced as the group's runner-up. Paraguay missed out despite the draw, and Turkey was eliminated.

Group F Recap

The Netherlands secured the top spot with a 3-1 win over Tunisia, who were already eliminated. Japan and Sweden drew 1-1, allowing both to advance: Japan as second place and Sweden as one of the best third-place teams.

Group E Drama

Ecuador pulled off a surprise 2-1 win over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata scoring a decisive goal late in the match. Despite Germany's elimination not being an option, Ecuador’s victory allowed them to qualify for the Round of 32 along with Ivory Coast, who won 2-0 against Curacao.

The final Group E standings:

Qualified Teams for Round of 32

• Group A: Mexico (winner), South Africa (runner-up)
• Group B: Switzerland (winner), Canada (runner-up)
• Group C: Brazil (winner), Morocco (runner-up)
• Group D: United States (winner), Australia (runner-up)
• Group E: Germany (winner), Ivory Coast (runner-up), Ecuador (third place)
• Group F: Netherlands (winner), Japan (runner-up), Sweden (third place)
• Group I: France and Norway qualified; other spots TBD
• Group J: Argentina qualified; others TBD
• Group K and Group L: Qualification still to be decided

Upcoming Matches

Thursday, June 25 featured the final group games for Groups D, E, and F. The next round of group matches begins Friday, June 26 with Norway vs. France and Senegal vs. Iraq kicking off Group I’s last matches. Other groups will conclude over the weekend.

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