World Cup 2026 Results and Standings Update: June 25 Group Matches

The 2026 World Cup group stage is nearing its end after kicking off on June 11 in Mexico City. With many Round of 32 spots still open, Thursday’s matches were critical for several teams.

On June 25, eight of the twelve teams competing aimed to secure their place in the knockout rounds. Teams could qualify by finishing first or second in their groups, or as one of the eight best third-place teams—a new feature this tournament.

Thursday's schedule opened with two games at 4 p.m. ET: Ivory Coast vs. Curacao at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Germany vs. Ecuador at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. At 7 p.m. ET, Sweden faced Japan at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, and Netherlands took on Tunisia at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. The day wrapped up with Australia vs. Paraguay at Levi's Stadium, San Francisco, and USA vs. Turkey at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood.

Germany and USA had already clinched their groups, while Tunisia and Turkey were eliminated before the final matches. The remaining teams were battling for positioning or survival.

Key Match Outcomes

• Turkey edged USA 3-2 with a last-minute goal by Kaan Ayhan, but USA topped Group D regardless.
• Australia and Paraguay drew 0-0; Australia advanced as Group D's second-place team.
• In Group F, Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 and Japan and Sweden drew 1-1. This secured the Netherlands and Japan’s progression, with Sweden qualifying as a third-place team.
• Group E saw Ecuador shock Germany 2-1, joining Ivory Coast in qualification, while Curacao was eliminated after losing to Ivory Coast 2-0.

Standings Snapshot

• Netherlands vs. Morocco
• Japan vs. Brazil

Sweden will enter the knockouts as a top third-place team.