Several World Cup group stage matches took place yesterday, with significant changes in the qualification situation in each group. The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1, with Gakpo and Brobbey each scoring twice; the team took the top spot in the group with this big win, making Sweden's qualification prospects more difficult. Japan completely dominated Tunisia with four goals, controlling the pace throughout the match, easily securing three points, and essentially locking in a spot in the knockout stage.

Germany faced Ivory Coast and staged a comeback; the opponent scored first, but substitute Ondoua scored twice, completing a last-minute winning goal, and Germany advanced with two consecutive wins, already qualifying. Ecuador and Curaçao struggled offensively throughout the match, ending in a 0-0 draw; Curaçao earned their first points in World Cup history. The matches showed a clear gap in strength—some teams won easily, while others fought hard for comeback victories. The final round of group matches will be even more intense.