World Cup 2026 Day 10 Results: Germany Survive, Netherlands Wake Up and Japan Crush Tunisia
Saturday, June 20 delivered another important day at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Germany survived a scare and won it late. The Netherlands produced one of the biggest statements of the day. Japan destroyed Tunisia and moved close to the knockout stage. Ecuador and Curaçao shared the points in a tight Group E match.
Saturday, June 20 results
- Brazil 3-0 Haiti
- Netherlands 5-1 Sweden
- Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast
- Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao
- Japan 4-0 Tunisia
Germany win late and move through
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in one of the most dramatic games of the day. Ivory Coast took the lead in the first half and forced Germany to chase the match under real pressure.
The answer came from the bench. Deniz Undav scored twice, including the winner deep into stoppage time. Germany now sit in a strong position in Group E and have booked their place in the knockout stage.
Netherlands respond with a statement win
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 and changed the picture in Group F. After an uncertain start to the tournament, the Dutch delivered pace, control and ruthless finishing.
Sweden had opened the competition strongly, but this defeat puts pressure on their final group match. The result does not end their hopes, but it removes much of their margin for error.
Japan crush Tunisia and move close to the Round of 32
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 with a dominant performance from start to finish. Japan controlled the tempo, attacked with speed and gave Tunisia no clear route back into the match.
The win leaves Japan in a strong position in Group F. For Tunisia, the defeat ends their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
Ecuador and Curaçao share the points
Ecuador and Curaçao drew 0-0 in a tense match with few clear chances. Ecuador had more of the ball, but Curaçao defended with discipline and earned a valuable point.
For Ecuador, the draw feels like a missed opportunity. For Curaçao, it keeps their tournament alive heading into the final group match.
Brazil take care of Haiti
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 and delivered the result they needed after a slower start to the tournament. Brazil showed more control, more attacking edge and more confidence in the final third.
The win puts Brazil back on track and strengthens their position in Group C. Haiti, meanwhile, are now out of contention.
What Day 10 means
- Germany survived a difficult match and reached the knockout stage.
- The Netherlands restored authority with a five-goal win.
- Japan made a major move toward qualification.
- Tunisia were eliminated after the 4-0 defeat.
- Ecuador and Curaçao remain alive, but both need a result in the final group match.
- Brazil gained momentum with a clean 3-0 win.
The group stage is now moving into decisive territory. With the expanded 48-team format, third place can still be enough to advance, but every point now carries more weight.
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