World Cup LIVE: Japan thrash Tunisia in Group F after Curacao hold off Ecuador

[h2]Today's matches:[/h2][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/netherlands-WYintcWb/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=0rAjVxuo"]Netherlands 5-1 Sweden[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/germany-ptQide1O/ivory-coast-G2FRjBgn/?mid=SMzorJsm"]Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/curacao-bLLGpOkQ/ecuador-8tbm8Tri/?mid=p2XLmuKP"]Ecuador 0-0 Curacao[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/japan-ULXPdOUj/tunisia-QqZVYk95/?mid=SzGJdIdt"]Tunisia 0-4 Japan[/a][/b][/p][h2]Live updates:[/h2][p][b]08:28 CET -[/b] That's it for Day 10! [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-11-live-updates/K2lo2QNr/"]Keep an eye out for our next tracker[/a] on what promises to be a thrilling Day 11, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/spain/bLyo6mco/"]Spain[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/belgium/GbB957na/"]Belgium[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/uruguay/xMk44orG/"]Uruguay[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/egypt/bejDn7NN/"]Egypt[/a] all taking to the field.[/p][p][b]08:04 CET - It's all over in Monterrey, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/japan/ULXPdOUj/"]Japan[/a] cruising to a dominant [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/japan-ULXPdOUj/tunisia-QqZVYk95/?mid=SzGJdIdt"]4-0 victory[/a] over [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tunisia/QqZVYk95/"]Tunisia[/a] to send the Eagles of Carthage out of the tournament![/b][/p][p]Hajime Moriyasu's men were superb throughout, brutally exposing Tunisia's flaws with a devastating attacking performance, to move joint-top of Group F alongside the Netherlands ahead of the final round of fixtures.[/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/japan-ULXPdOUj/tunisia-QqZVYk95/report/?mid=SzGJdIdt"]Read the full match report here.[/a][/b][/p][image alt="Match stats" id="fbebcbc3-6700-44cd-85e2-f3ae0399d7d8" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="6bde1268-df02-44ba-a7c9-6956957ed959" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]07:42 CET -[/b] [b]With time ticking into the final 10 minutes, Japan have their fourth![/b] [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/ueda-ayase/8Ssd0upn/"]Ayase Ueda[/a] scores his second of the match via a looped header into the far corner. Tunisia are heading out of the tournament with a whimper...[/p][p][b]07:29 CET - Japan score a third! [/b]An excellent pass from Ayase Ueda releases [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/junya-ito/j9vuLu2S/"]Junya Ito[/a] through on goal, and the Genk forward slots a composed finish beyond Aymen Dahmen.[/p][image alt="Japan's Junya Ito celebrates scoring" id="c2e9f12e-22eb-430c-9a26-73d96ef74755" credit-line="REUTERS / Daniel Becerril" guid="7b39affe-6518-4637-85ac-2e797f265d02" original-width="2338" original-height="1558" /][p][b]07:05 CET [/b]- The second half is underway![/p][p][b]06:50 CET - [/b]It is half time in Monterrey, as a very composed Japan side lead 2-0 against Tunisia. The Samurai Blue have looked the much better team so far, and are full value for their lead. All three of the shots on target in the opening half were from them as the Eagles of Carthage have failed to create anything of value.[/p][image alt="First Half Stats" id="424c9f42-cb71-4056-80db-57ad7600d560" credit-line="Opta by Stats Perform" guid="029bab71-795e-4a4e-93ec-91966f66a662" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]06:30 CET - [/b][b]Japan double their advantage with a beautiful strike from distance by Ayase Ueda. The Feyenoord man is afforded too much space as he gets to the edge of the area and goes for goal, shooting between the legs of his marker and into the net. It is 2-0 now for Samurai Blue.[/b][/p][p][b]06:25 CET - [/b]The first half cooling break has arrived, and Tunisia have managed to weather the storm a bit after going down early. Keeper Aymen Dahmen made a big save to keep the game at 1-0. The Samurai Blu still look the better side thus far, but have not threatened over the last few minutes.[/p][image alt="Daichi Kamada celebrate scoring Japan's opening goal" id="ece84b2b-6702-44f6-8928-d7474493050f" credit-line="REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY" guid="c18fc339-4a08-48a0-aa66-83dcace50c49" original-width="4108" original-height="2886" /][p][b]06:04 CET - It does not take even five minutes, and Daichi Kamada puts Japan in front! The Crystal Palace man turned in Keito Nakamura's cross, and they are in front early on. [/b][/p][p][b]06:00 CET - [/b]And we are off in Monterrey as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tunisia/QqZVYk95/"]Tunisia[/a] face [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/japan/ULXPdOUj/"]Japan[/a], with both teams looking for their first win at this year's World Cup.[/p][p][b]05:30 CET - [/b]Ahead of the final match of the day, here is the starting 11 for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tunisia/QqZVYk95/"]Tunisia[/a] as they get set to take on [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/japan/ULXPdOUj/"]Japan[/a].[/p][image alt="Lineups: Tunisia vs Japan" id="457536f2-ee7d-45f0-ac76-60461cf77848" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="06791c9b-c482-4ed6-9454-78ae3a9b508a" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p][b]04:00 CET - [/b]And that's the match! Curacao earn their first-ever World Cup point as they hold a relentless Ecuador squad to a scoreless draw. [/p][p]Ecuador outshot them a whopping 28-10 (15-3 on goal), but Curacao goalkeeper [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/room-eloy/QkUYeBt5/"]Eloy Room[/a] was a brick wall as he set the record for most saves in a 90-minute World Cup match. [/p][p]USA's Tim Howard holds the record (16) for a World Cup match with extra time. [/p][image alt="Ecuador-Curacao matchup stats" id="fa1e9787-d79a-420a-a0a5-33de7f39135a" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="3659e8a6-6a88-410e-9be3-f66f0af692d6" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]03:05 CET - [/b]We're back from halftime as Ecuador and Curacao fight to get on the scoreboard first![/p][p][b]02:50 CET - [/b]That's the half! The match remains scoreless as neither side can find the net despite some good opportunities. [/p][p]Curacao began to show signs of life after the first hydration break, outshooting Ecuador 3-1 during that period, but couldn't capitalise. [/p][p]Six of Ecuador's eight total shots were on goal, while none of Curacao's five were.[/p][image alt="Ecuador-Curacao Momentum" id="64714877-1eb5-482b-8342-000de05b7241" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="c29be6ef-ad05-45ca-8d74-16fbdb4717ae" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]02:34 CET -[/b] Curacao's Juninho Bacuna hobbles off the pitch with an injury in the 35th minute.[/p][p][b]02:25 CET - [/b]It's still scoreless at the first hydration break as Ecuador are dominating Curacao through the first 25 minutes. The Tri hold an almost 79% possession and are outshooting The Blue Wave 7-2. [/p][p][b]02:02 CET - [/b]Ecuador's Enner Valencia almost put his squad up within the first two minutes of the game, but a fantastic finger-tip save from Eloy Room kept the score 0-0. [/p][p][b]02:00 CET - [/b]The matchup between Ecuador and Curacao is now underway![/p][p][b]01:40 CET - [/b]As we get ready for the third matchup of the day, here are the team sheets for the Ecuador-Curacao matchup![/p][image alt="Ecuador-Curacao team sheets" id="67d2d854-d5e5-4c0a-8ebe-08b8a4b13f1e" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="2d6a6988-86d9-4dc9-800d-f5bc045bdcbb" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p][b]00:04 CET - [/b][i][b]David Parkes at Toronto Stadium: [/b][/i]As previously suggested, it is the substitutes that make the difference for Germany, who turn things around to beat the Ivory Coast. [/p][p]Undav has made a strong statement to start the last game, as it is the Stuttgart man with both goals for Die Mannschaft after getting one and setting up two off the bench in Germany's opener. Amiri also played his part, setting up a brilliant cross for the leveller.[/p][p]For all of their explosive play down the wings, as well as their defensive solidity, Les Elephants will be disappointed to lose in this manner. In the end, they did not make the most of the problems they caused the Germans going forward. That, along with the nature of the goals they conceded, will have to be a huge disappointment.[/p][p]Germany will now be in the knockout rounds, and could top the group later on should Curacao pull a shock and hold off Ecuador.[/p][p][b]00:00 CET - [/b]Germany claim a dramatic win![/p][p]The Ivory Coast more than held their own today and deserved a point at the least, but Undav's remarkable impact off the bench - for the second match in a row - has left them with none.[/p][p]Die Mannschaft have sealed their spot in the knockout stages.[/p][image alt="Germany vs Ivory Coast momentum" id="944371f6-b33c-4b70-9448-4f2335d65d75" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="126d1c62-f28d-4652-841a-24473322f712" original-width="1920" original-height="1080" /][p][b]23:58 CET - [/b]UNDAV WINS IT AT THE DEATH! [/p][p]Deep into stoppage time, Felix Nmecha plays a beauty of a ball through the middle to the striker, who turns and fires in what is surely the winner![/p][p][b]23:52 CET - [/b]What a save from Fofana! The Ivorian goalkeeper gets down low to somehow keep out a close-range volley from Nathaniel Brown![/p][p][b]23:46 CET - [/b]Since being pegged back, the Ivory Coast haven't sat back and tried to secure a draw by any means, but have instead made some attacking subs and applied some pressure again.[/p][p]Around 10 minutes to go. [/p][p][b]23:36 CET - [i]David Parkes at Toronto Stadium: [/i][/b]Nagelsmann's substitutions prove pivotal, as Amiri's cross finds Undav for the leveller.[/p][p]Ivory Coast have not really gone in Germany's half over the last 15 minutes as the latter have taken full control, and there have been some frailties in Les Elephants' defending, evidenced by Undav's goal, where he was wide open in the middle of the box.[/p][p]They have already shown they can be defensively resolute, but whether they can get anything from this match will now depend on that, along with whether they can create another dangerous chance or two in the final 20 minutes.[/p][p][b]23:31 CET - [/b]Undav delivers! Germany are level![/p][p]Two of the substitutes combine as Amiri floats a lovely ball into the box from the right and Undav gets on the end of it![/p][p]1-1.[/p][image alt="Undav's goal" id="5b15afa0-dcc3-4842-b6f5-ec4370c2a1ee" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform (Benoit Tessier / Reuters)" guid="601f0a78-449b-4511-b7c7-15e899477a5b" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]23:25 CET - [i]David Parkes at Toronto Stadium[/i]: [/b]A triple change from Germany as Nagelsmann looks to get back into the game. Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane, and Pavlovic are sacrificed as Deniz Undav, Nadiem Amiri, and Jamie Leweling come on.[/p][p]If things are going to change for Die Mannschaft, these three will have to play a vital role in that.[/p][image alt="Julian Nagelsmann issues instructions" id="bd8eda91-7582-424a-820d-b63115b417ca" credit-line="Thomas Mukoya / Reuters" guid="0bf93d27-2525-4114-a299-f7f9174861d7" original-width="2672" original-height="1812" /][p][b]23:19 CET - [/b]The Ivorians have made a strong start to the second half and look more likely to double their lead than be pegged back right now. This is a seriously impressive performance.[/p][p][b]23:10 CET - [i]David Parkes at Toronto Stadium[/i][/b]: Nagelsmann has made one change at the break, bringing on Antonio Rudiger for Nico Schlotterbeck. That's perhaps not surprising, seeing as the latter had some issues in the first half. [/p][p]Rudiger is on the right-hand side of the central defence, which will likely be down to Nagelsmann wanting to provide extra cover for Joshua Kimmich, who has had a torrid time dealing with Diomande.[/p][p][b]23:08 CET - [/b]The second half is underway.[/p][p][b]22:58 CET - [i]David Parkes at Toronto Stadium: [/i][/b]While Germany have been the ones asking more questions, it is the Ivory Coast who lead at the break. Les Elephants have done a solid job not only being physical, but also stopping Germany from being able to play through the middle. Meanwhile, they look more dangerous in the attack, giving Die Mannschaft's defenders a lot to think about.[/p][p]Expect some adjustments from Julian Nagelsmann at the break[/p][p][b]22:53 CET - [/b]That's an end to what was a fascinating first half of football. Germany have dominated possession and created a good few openings since going behind, but the Ivory Coast could easily have been further ahead if they'd been more ruthless - they're a massive threat on the break.[/p][image alt="Germany vs Ivory Coast first-half stats" id="679ff12a-8e38-4018-a35a-15543554fd77" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="5792765a-8baf-4479-b5be-cd4b017adc60" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]22:42 CET - [/b]This has become an open game, with Germany looking dangerous every time they come forward but their opponents causing real problems on the break.[/p][p][b]22:31 CET[/b] - The Ivory Coast take the lead![/p][p]There's that composure from Diomande! The winger gets a ball into the box after great work on the left and it ends up at the feet of Ivorian captain [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kessie-franck/n7dQ4tBL/"]Franck Kessie[/a], who tucks away a rebound![/p][embed guid="f9e232cd-f61d-45e7-bcdc-b82653803f59" url="https://x.com/CAF_Online/status/2068433399908352055" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]22:27 CET - [/b][i][b]David Parkes at Toronto Stadium:[/b][/i] Germany look the better side so far. They have already had a couple of decent chances and look likelier to score. [/p][p]However, Ivory Coast have given a few warning points already, particularly through winger Yan Diomande. Joshua Kimmich will definitely need help with the RB Leipzig man, who just needs to show a bit more composure.[/p][p][b]22:23 CET - [/b]Germany have the ball in the back of the net, but [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/pavlovic-aleksandar/noANPQx4/"]Aleksandar Pavlovic's[/a] effort is ruled out for a foul on the goalkeeper.[/p][p]Die Mannschaft have made a strong start here.[/p][p][b]22:10 CET - [/b]It's the Germans who have the first effort on goal, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/havertz-kai/rH8BZWiI/"]Kai Havertz[/a] going close with a strong header that Ivorian goalkeeper [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/fofana-yahia/rqDavwpd/"]Yahia Fofana[/a] handles well.[/p][p][b]22:03 CET - [/b]Germany vs the Ivory Coast is underway![/p][p][b]21:44 CET - [/b]Wingers Diallo and Diomande are undoubtedly the danger men for the Ivory Coast, and we took a deep dive into the data to look at why they're both such a handful - [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-world-championship-a-closer-look-at-yan-diomande-and-amad-diallo-ivory-coast-s-game-changers/8lQO3yk3/"]check out our analysis here[/a].[/p][p][b]21:23 CET - [/b]We now go from one Orange-clad team to another, with the next clash on the agenda being one between the Ivory Coast and Germany.[/p][p]Both sides looked good as they made winning starts to this World Cup, with the Germans [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/curacao-bLLGpOkQ/germany-ptQide1O/?mid=dtiRRcc6"]beating Curacao 7-1[/a] and the Ivory Coast bagging a last-gasp winner [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/ecuador-8tbm8Tri/ivory-coast-G2FRjBgn/?mid=h8pzQySI"]to see off a highly fancied Ecuador side[/a].[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/traore-amad/I5Rhq1WL/"]Amad Diallo[/a] got that winner off the bench, and his reward is a start tonight, while Liverpool target [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/diomande-yan/0p2ORrJi/"]Yan Diomande[/a] lines up on the left flank for the African nation.[/p][p]Germany are unchanged.[/p][image alt="Germany vs Ivory Coast starting XIs" id="dc930644-f5b4-4f24-945a-7f84d7af36e5" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="348a681d-1c8d-4253-94d1-9e1f6b2ae576" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p][b]21:03 CET - [/b]With that win, the Dutch have all but secured their spot in the knockout stages and have given themselves a great chance of topping their group, with a big win over Tunisia sure to seal it for them.[/p][p]They've now gone 18 World Cup group-stage matches without defeat, and it's been 14 World Cup matches since they lost outside of penalty shootouts; both unbeaten runs are new records.[/p][p]Contenders?[/p][embed guid="23808d34-aa40-48a5-9301-e5942261d1e9" url="https://x.com/Flashscorecom/status/2068407957763543511" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]20:58 CET - [/b]The full-time whistle has blown on what was a real statement from the Netherlands, who were absolutely irresistible at times as they put five past Sweden.[/p][p]Brobbey, Gakpo and Summerville have lit up the World Cup today.[/p][image alt="Netherlands vs Sweden stats" id="3a6b4a55-ca80-44f4-90fd-110b7aa4271a" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="be6dd2a4-7194-40aa-84c3-d9e519e8eb3a" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]20:51 CET - [/b]5-1! Summerville gets his second goal of the tournament![/p][p]Another lovely attacking move from the Dutch sees the West Ham man end up with the ball just outside the box, and he puts it in the back of the net with a great strike.[/p][p][b]20:33 CET - [/b]As Sweden push to get a second. Brobbey comes off for the Netherlands' all-time top scorer, Memphis Depay.[/p][p]What a first World Cup start that was from the Sunderland man.[/p][embed guid="ea4c2efd-9bb8-4ae7-923c-e2fd39c6fa8c" url="https://x.com/Flashscorecom/status/2068386337909010649" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]20:21 CET - [/b]Sweden pull one back through Anthony Elanga, who uses his blistering pace to get on the end of a through ball from deep and makes no mistake.[/p][p][b]20:17 CET - [/b]Gakpo gets his second and the Netherlands' fourth! They launch a rapid counter-attack which ends with Summerville playing in Gakpo and the Liverpool man cutting inside to finish the move![/p][p]Just like they did in the first, the Dutch have made a stunning start to the second half.[/p][image alt="Gakpo's second goal" id="8cc818a0-4214-4b59-9a4e-cf169b613341" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform (Pedro Nunes / Reuters)" guid="965bf7d7-a019-40bb-9d4c-de58b7b0208c" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]20:09 CET - [/b]It's three! Like for the second goal, Dumfries sends a low ball across the box and Gakpo is there to tap it in![/p][p]Another fast and free-flowing move from Koeman's boys.[/p][p][b]20:07 CET - [/b]The second half is underway, and the Dutch have made one change at the break, with Summerville coming on for Malen.[/p][p][b]20:00 CET - [/b]Brobbey was undoubtedly the star of that first half, but De Jong was also excellent, completing 13 out of 13 passes in the final third and winning five out of seven duels.[/p][p]This could have been a very different match if he hadn't been fit enough.[/p][p][b]19:46 CET - [/b]Sweden think they've halved their deficit after heading in a free-kick, but the goal is correctly ruled out for offside, before Verbruggen makes another save from Gyokeres,[/p][p]They're the final big moments of a first half that the Netherlands dominated at the start but Sweden ended on top. [/p][image alt="The first-half momentum" id="96cb6ff2-0fb0-40e6-b0a8-a0d081d8c4b3" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="0d545f48-40b3-403b-aacd-29afb67687e6" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]19:36 CET - [/b]As they did when leading against Japan, the Netherlands are starting to sit deeper, which is allowing Sweden to get a foothold on the game. Can they take advantage like the Japanese did? Gyokeres has just forced [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/verbruggen-bart/6PChQYLj/"]Bart Verbruggen[/a] into a good save.[/p][p][b]19:30 CET - [/b]Isak and Gyokeres launch a nice counter-attack, but the latter's cross into the box can't be turned in by Yasin Ayari.[/p][p][b]19:25 CET - [/b]The game has paused for a hydration break, greeted by boos from all over the stadium given the clash is taking place in air-conditioning under a closed roof, but Sweden will be glad for the chance to catch their breath. This has been seriously one-sided.[/p][p][b]19:18 CET - [/b]Brobbey gets his second! Denzel Dumfries drills a ball into the box from the right and the Sunderland man touches it in![/p][p]It's 2-0, and the Dutch are good value for their lead - they've been absolutely electric and utterly dominant.[/p][embed guid="07e16d6a-0a8f-40e9-8825-df2ddefe69c0" url="https://x.com/OnsOranje/status/2068384756182536264" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]19:06 CET - [/b]Brian Brobbey gives the Netherlands a dream start! [/p][p]The Sunderland man starts the attack, laying a long ball off to Tijjani Reijnders before bursting into the box, where he taps in a low cross from Cody Gakpo. A great goal and a great start from the Netherlands![/p][image alt="Brobbey's goal" id="cb3c161e-0c40-4a26-9bae-048f664778d7" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform (Phil Noble / Reuters)" guid="4c6ab0d2-82b5-4778-ab07-1a3ce18aea97" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]19:01 CET - [/b]The Netherlands vs Sweden is underway![/p][p]You can get all the major updates right here, and follow every kick of the clash [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/netherlands-WYintcWb/sweden-OQyqbHWB/?mid=0rAjVxuo"]by clicking here[/a].[/p][p][b]18:52 CET - [/b]The players have warmed up and are about to walk back out for the national anthems - let's do this![/p][embed guid="6cbfd55e-ee09-43a9-a064-e567ce93b0a8" url="https://x.com/OnsOranje/status/2068369695405724024" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]18:13 CET - [/b]A win for Sweden today would guarantee them a spot in the next round, and leave the Netherlands needing a big win in their final group-stage clash with Tunisia, while a Dutch victory would take them to the top of the group and all but guarantee them a spot in the knockout stages.[/p][p]Given that, you can expect the Netherlands to have the lion's share of possession and Sweden to sit deeper and launch counter-attacks, which their opponents have been extremely vulnerable to under Koeman.[/p][image alt="how the group stands ahead of kick-off" id="4baa9d4b-f301-4207-9e72-48081181a641" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="57161796-f09e-48ab-a4da-7ea57f61ca24" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p][b]17:58 CET - [/b]It's clear to see why Koeman chose to bring Brobbey into the starting XI, with Donyell Malen failing to deliver up top with no goals from five matches in 2026, but moving the Roma man to the wing and dropping Summerville is a huge call.[/p][p]The West Ham man was Oranje's standout attacker against Japan, causing real problems and getting an excellent goal.[/p][p][b]17:38 CET - [/b]The team sheets are in for today's first match, the Group F blockbuster between the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/netherlands/WYintcWb/"]Netherlands[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/sweden/OQyqbHWB/"]Sweden.[/a] See how the sides will line up below![/p][p]The big news is that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/de-jong-frenkie/A1F3rz9c/"]Frenkie de Jong[/a] is fit to start in midfield for the Dutch, while [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/isak-alexander/p41IV42c/"]Alexander Isak[/a] starts alongside [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gyokeres-viktor/zaBZ1xIk/"]Viktor Gyokeres[/a] up top for the Swedes, who are unchanged from their big win over Tunisia.[/p][p]In perhaps the most eye-catching selection call, Ronald Koeman has opted to drop [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/summerville-crysencio/EaRET7t6/"]Crysencio Summerville[/a], who looked electric at times in their draw with Japan, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/brobbey-brian/pfAvgQUT/"]Brian Brobbey[/a] coming in to lead the line for the Netherlands.[/p][image alt="Netherlands vs Sweden starting XIs" id="889f2219-5def-4cbc-a551-c88e53616610" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="f4f96e1b-9ab8-4673-8daa-7b111d9ab359" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p][b]16:08 CET - [/b]It feels likely that we'll get goals today, but on the two occasions that they met at major tournaments in the past, neither the Netherlands nor Sweden were able to find the back of the net.[/p][p]The two nations went all the way to penalties in the quarter-finals of Euro 2004, with Arjen Robben scoring the winner in a clash between two star-studded sides.[/p][embed guid="c198f45c-267c-48d1-b662-370eda0f3d34" url="https://x.com/UEFAEURO/status/1276538208235503616" social-type="twitter" /][p]30 years earlier, the Swedes held the famous Dutch side of 1974 to a goalless draw in a group-stage clash that's best known for the introduction of Johan Cruyff's iconic Cruyff Turn to the world.[/p][embed guid="68217da7-1d8f-402c-ac88-23c78fadcbcb" url="https://x.com/JohanCruyff/status/1141267848125452289" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]14:40 CET - [/b]First up today is a Group F clash between the Netherlands and Sweden that will feature some of the biggest names in football.[/p][p]Dutch captain [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/van-dijk-virgil/U59RNqOr/"]Virgil van Dijk[/a] and new Tottenham signing [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/van-hecke-jan-paul/WG59HGIH/"]Jan Paul van Hecke[/a] will have to be at their best to keep the high-profile duo of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/isak-alexander/p41IV42c/"]Alexander Isak[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gyokeres-viktor/zaBZ1xIk/"]Viktor Gyokeres[/a] quiet; the two showed just how much damage they can do in their nation's thrashing of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tunisia/QqZVYk95/"]Tunisia[/a], in which both got goals and assists.[/p][p]They'll fancy their chances of adding to their tally today, because while the Netherlands have one of the best backlines at the tournament in terms of personnel, they let in two goals in their draw with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/japan/ULXPdOUj/"]Japan[/a] and haven't kept a clean sheet in five matches.[/p][p]That and the fact that key man [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/de-jong-frenkie/A1F3rz9c/"]Frenkie de Jong[/a] is at risk of missing out with a minor injury means that it won't be easy for the favourites to get the win they really need.[/p][p][b]13:30 CET - [/b]With a win that confirmed they'll top their group and march into the knockout rounds last night, hosts [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/usa/fuitL4CF/"]USA[/a] continued to be one of the World Cup's standout sides, but just how much do their fans know about the tournament they're dreaming of winning? [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-world-championship-world-cup-questions-quizzing-usa-curacao-fans-in-houston/ng4LNVh3/"]Flashscore quizzed them in Houston to find out[/a], and you can watch the outcome below![/p][embed guid="ed8d05d8-11f4-499d-a3d8-81a4001e977a" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiBcCSIt1go" social-type="youtube" /][p][b]13:00 CET -[/b] Good afternoon and welcome to our coverage of day 10 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup![/p][p]We've got two mouthwatering games to kick off today's action later, as Ronald Koeman's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/netherlands/WYintcWb/"]Netherlands[/a] take on [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/sweden/OQyqbHWB/"]Sweden[/a] in Group F, before Group E frontrunners [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/germany/ptQide1O/"]Germany[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/ivory-coast/G2FRjBgn/"]Ivory Coast[/a] lock horns in Toronto.[/p][embed guid="b800fc93-3338-4e48-bdbe-0d531b956eb5" url="https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2068272647352533154" social-type="twitter" /][p]Following those heavyweight clashes, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/ecuador/8tbm8Tri/"]Ecuador[/a] come up against tournament debutants [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/curacao/bLLGpOkQ/"]Curacao[/a], and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/japan/ULXPdOUj/"]Japan[/a] face [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/tunisia/QqZVYk95/"]Tunisia[/a] in Monterrey.[/p][p][b]Catch up on all of yesterday's action with our [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-world-championship-world-cup-highlights-brazil-earn-first-win-as-co-hosts-usa-secure-spot-in-knockouts/CUK3VihC/"]daily highlights[/a], or relive all of the drama as it unfolded in the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-9-live-updates/2NHeMzF4/"]day nine live tracker[/a].[/b][/p][infobox id="4ccc1b10-d68f-4c97-bcf4-5e613c17c2e3" /]