World Cup 2026 · Day 15

Day fifteen: Groups D, E and F close the group stage as the USA, Germany and the Netherlands chase top spot, a day after Canada reached the knockout rounds for the first time in their men's history and Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to win Group C

The 2026 World Cup group stage reaches day fifteen. On Thursday 25 June, Groups D, E and F finish: the USA host Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Germany meet Ecuador in East Rutherford and the Netherlands face Tunisia in Kansas City, with Paraguay, Australia, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Japan and Sweden all still in contention. It comes a day after co-hosts Canada qualified for the round of 32 for the first time in their men's history despite a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, and Brazil topped Group C with a 3-0 win over Scotland inspired by Vinicius Junior. Six verified stories.

25 June 2026 · WorldCuply.com daily news archive

Day fifteen

Groups D, E and F close the group stage on Thursday

Day fifteen on 25 June completes the group stage in Groups D, E and F. The USA host Türkiye at SoFi Stadium and Paraguay play Australia in Group D, Germany meet Ecuador and Curaçao face Ivory Coast in Group E, and the Netherlands take on Tunisia while Japan meet Sweden in Group F.

Sources: ESPN · Yahoo Sports
Group D

USA close Group D against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium

The USA host Türkiye at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 25 June, with Paraguay meeting Australia in Santa Clara at the same time. As Group D hosts, the United States look to secure top spot in front of a home crowd before the round of 32 begins.

Sources: ESPN · Fox Sports
Group E

Germany meet Ecuador as Group E reaches its finale

Germany face Ecuador in East Rutherford on 25 June, with Curaçao taking on Ivory Coast in Philadelphia at the same time. Both Group E matches kick off together and will decide which sides advance from the section to the round of 32.

Sources: ESPN · UEFA
Group F

Netherlands face Tunisia as Japan meet Sweden in Group F

The Netherlands play Tunisia in Kansas City on 25 June, with Japan facing Sweden in Arlington at the same time to close Group F. The simultaneous kick-offs round off another full day of group-stage football across the United States.

Sources: ESPN · Sky Sports
Canada

Canada reach the round of 32 for the first time in their men's history

Canada lost 2-1 to Switzerland in Vancouver on 24 June but still advanced to the round of 32 as Group B runners-up, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in the men's program's history. Switzerland topped the group, while the co-hosts progressed on the strength of their earlier 6-0 win over Qatar.

Sources: CBC Sports · TSN
Group C

Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to top Group C

Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in Miami on 24 June to win Group C, with Vinicius Junior tormenting the Scottish defence and Matheus Cunha adding the third goal on the hour. The result confirmed Brazil as group winners and left Scotland needing results elsewhere to reach the round of 32.

Sources: FIFA · ESPN