The remaining spherical of World Cup group play is underway and we have already seen loads of fireworks after South Africa’s late-night heroics on Monday. Groups D, E and F are in motion on Thursday as groups struggle for spots within the knockout spherical.
Group E kicked issues off early with Ecuador pulling off a shock upset over Germany. La Tricolor can be within the knockout spherical after their 2-1 win, however will need to wait to find out where they’re heading. Germany completed on the high of the group and Ivory Coast runner-up after a 2-0 win over Curaçao.
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Group F continues to be in flux because the Netherlands and Japan are sitting on 4 factors with Sweden proper behind them on three factors. A win or draw for any of the three groups possible means shifting on.
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In the nightcap, USA and Group D take middle stage. The U.S. has already received the group, however Christian Pulisic hinted he may play on Thursday after getting injured within the staff’s opener. Australia and Paraguay will meet with second place on the road.
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Follow all of Thursday’s motion together with live updates, highlights, outcomes and evaluation beneath.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
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Sean Leahy
The Netherlands faces Tunisia at 7 p.m. ET at Arrowhead Stadium of their remaining group stage match.
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Kari Anderson
With a 2-0 win over Curaçao, Ivory Coast secured a second-place end in Group E and are advancing out of the group stage for the primary time within the nation’s historical past. What a run this has been from the Elephants, with two wins after solely conceding two objectives (each in opposition to Germany) within the three-game run.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
There’s nonetheless some sorting to do, however listed below are the knockout matchups for the three groups from Group E:
Germany vs. Third-place staff from Group A/B/C/D/F
Ivory Coast vs. Loser of France/Norway
Ecuador vs. Winner of Group A/B/D/G/L/Okay (possible Mexico) -
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Ecuador 2, Germany 1
Ivory Coast 2, Curaçao 01. Germany – 6 factors (+6 GD)
2. Ivory Coast – 6 factors (+2 GD)
3. Ecuador – 4 factors (0 GD)
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Yahoo Sports Staff
Germany is urgent for a aim as these two video games hit the Ninetieth-minute mark, however hasn’t had an actual probability but.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
1. Germany – 6 factors (+6 GD)
2. Ivory Coast – 6 factors (+2 GD)
3. Ecuador – 4 factors (0 GD)
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Yahoo Sports Staff
Ecuador has taken the lead! They had been knocking on the door with a shot by Kevin Rodriguez moments earlier, however it’s Gonzalo Plata with a cute flick into the online off a nook kick that will get it finished.
Ecuador is alive!
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Yahoo Sports Staff
A quick break for the gamers as these two video games come down the ultimate stretch.
Does Ecuador have any magic left to remain alive on this event?
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Andy Backstrom
Ivory Coast has all however clinched its first knockout-round look now that it’s up 2-0 within the second half.
Once once more, it’s Nicolas Pépé discovering the again of the online. After receiving a superbly positioned cross from Ibrahim Sangaré, Pépé used his left foot to ship a far-post shot towards twine.
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Andy Backstrom
Sherel Floranus flirted with an equalizer for Curaçao. He launched a shot outdoors the field towards the top-left nook of the cage.
His strike was only a bit too excessive, because it soared over the crossbar.
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Andy Backstrom
Similar to the primary half, there was motion instantly within the second.
It appeared as if Germany was going to get a penalty kick, as Ecuador’s Joel Ordóñez fouled Germany’s Kai Havertz from behind within the field.
But that infraction was nullified after a earlier problem made by Germany’s Leroy Sané on Ecuador’s Pedro Vite was reviewed and dominated a foul.
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Yahoo Sports Staff
We are again for the second half of motion in Group E. As it stands proper now, Ivory Coast could be by to the knockout spherical. Ecuador and Curacao could be out. Germany is the group winner and shifting on regardless.
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Sean Leahy
Quick begins in each matches with all three objectives coming throughout the opening 10 minutes. Leroy Sané wanted lower than two minutes to place Germany in entrance. Nilson Angulo would reply seven minutes later for Ecuador. A multitude within the again resulted in Nicolas Pépé slotting house the aim for Ivory Coast.
Live Group E desk
1. Germany – 7 factors (+7 GD)
2. Ivory Coast – 6 factors (+1 GD)
3. Ecuador – 2 factors (-1 GD)
4. Curaçao – 1 level (-7 GD)EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 25: Aleksandar Pavlovic #5 of Germany controls the ball in opposition to Pedro Vite #15 and Alan Franco #21 of Ecuador throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Patrick Smith – FIFA/FIFA by way of Getty Images)
(Patrick Smith – FIFA by way of Getty Images)
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Sean Leahy
Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié will get booked for grabbing Leroy Sané’s jersey. Moments later, Germany’s Aleksandar Pavlović will get cautioned for a tactical foul on Enner Valencia.
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Sean Leahy
Ivory Coast’s Nicolas Pépé, the sport’s solely aim scorer, is issued a yellow card for a late problem on Tahith Chong.
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Sean Leahy
A excessive boot by Germany’s Aleksandar Pavlović on Ecuador’s Pedro Vite went uncalled. That led to Leroy Sané aim. VAR didn’t see a problem.
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Sean Leahy
Nilson Angulo noticed the area and picked his spot within the Germany internet as he punched a shot previous Manuel Neuer to stage the match with Germany.
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Sean Leahy
Curaçao make a multitude of it on the again and are unable to clear the ball. That permits Yan Diomandé to search out Nicolas Pépé, who put house the opening aim.
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Sean Leahy
Leroy Sané places Germany forward with a left-footed strike after Ecuador are unable to clear a throw-in. It’s his 18th worldwide aim.
