FIFA World Cup Matchday 10: The stakes are rising at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Groups E and F return to action with crucial clashes that could reshape the race to the knockout stage. With qualification scenarios already taking shape, every point now carries enormous weight.Group F promises high drama as the Netherlands prepare for a major test against Sweden, one of the tournament’s early standout teams. After an emphatic five-goal performance against Tunisia, Sweden sit atop the group and are brimming with confidence. A win over the Dutch could seal Sweden’s place in the knockout rounds. They would also secure top spot in the group if victory is paired with a Japan draw or loss.The Netherlands, however, will have plenty to say about that. Ronald Koeman’s side showed resilience in their entertaining 2-2 draw with Japan and knew a strong result against Sweden could significantly improve their position heading into the final round of group matches.Elsewhere in Group F, Japan faces Tunisia in a match loaded with significance, and history. The contest will mark the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history, adding extra weight to an already important showdown. Tunisia entered under new leadership, with Herve Renard now tasked with reviving the North African side’s campaign.Renard will be hoping to spark an immediate turnaround and keep Tunisia alive heading into their final group fixture. Defeat to Japan, combined with a Netherlands win over Sweden, would eliminate Tunisia from the tournament. In Group E, attention turns to a heavyweight clash between Germany and Côte d’Ivoire, with top spot potentially on the line. Both sides opened with victories, making this one of the day’s most anticipated battles.Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany can secure first place in Group E with a win over Côte d’Ivoire, provided Ecuador fail to take all three points against Curaçao. Côte d’Ivoire, led by Emerse Fae, could claim the group summit under the reverse scenario, a win over Germany paired with an Ecuador win or draw against Curaçao.ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 in pictures: The best crowd reactions from USA, Brazil, Morocco and Paraguay matchesMeanwhile, Curaçao and Ecuador enter their meeting desperate to get off the mark after opening defeats. With elimination risks looming, neither side can afford another setback. A loss for either team could bring their World Cup journey dangerously close to an early end.FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 7: Venues and kickoff time Group F: Watch Netherlands vs Sweden — Houston Stadium (1 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)Group E: Watch Germany vs Ivory Coast — Toronto Stadium (4 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)Group E: Watch Ecuador vs Curaçao — Kansas City Stadium (8 p.m. ET, FS1, FOX One)Group F: Watch Tunisia vs Japan — Monterrey Stadium (12 a.m. ET, FS1, FOX One)How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in USChannels: FOX, Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Universo, Fubo, YT TV and HuluStreaming: Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, FuboHow to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in CanadaChannels/Streaming: TSN, CTV and RDS