Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs. Germany Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights

WHAT TO KNOW

The knockout stage bracket continues to take shape at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with more double-game action on Thursday.

Group E leads the way today with Germany having already clinched the top spot. They'll look to complete a perfect run through the group stage against Ecuador, who has disappointed so far but is still clinging to hope of advancing. Meanwhile, Curaçao and Ivory Coast square off — the Ivorians can secure their spot in the round of 32 with a win or draw.

Then it's on to Group F, where Tunisia is out but everything else is still up in the air. Both the Netherlands and Japan enter on four points, setting up a fascinating final matchday — the Dutch against the eliminated Tunisians, and what should be a compelling clash between Japan and Sweden.

We'll finish the night with Group D, as the United States face Türkiye with both teams' fates already sealed. The Americans can't be bumped from first, and the Turks are headed home after the final whistle. That leaves Australia and Paraguay each chasing maximum points to claim the second guaranteed spot through to the next round.

Stay right here for everything you need to know ahead of today's matches.

Today's schedule:

🇨🇼 Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 (4:00 p.m. ET, Philadelphia - FS1)

🇪🇨 Ecuador vs. Germany 🇩🇪 (4:00 p.m. ET, New York - FOX)

🇯🇵 Japan vs. Sweden 🇸🇪 (7:00 p.m. ET, Dallas - FOX)

🇹🇳 Tunisia vs. Netherlands 🇳🇱 (7:00 p.m. ET, Kansas City - FS1)

🇵🇾 Paraguay vs. Australia 🇦🇺 (10:00 p.m. ET, San Francisco Bay Area - FS1)

🇹🇷 Türkiye vs. United States 🇺🇸 (10:00 p.m. ET, Los Angeles - FOX)

Highlights, recaps for each game and scenes from around the tournament will be RIGHT HERE! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️