USA TODAYDay 10 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup sees Groups E and F play their second round of matches. Top contenders Germany and Netherlands return to action, while Curacao, Ecuador and Tunisia fight for their tournament lives.Kicking off the day, Netherlands and Sweden meet in Houston with first place in Group F on the line. Then Germany and Ivory Coast collide at BMO Field with the same prize at stake in Group E. Ecuador and Curacao close out the Group E doubleheader in Kansas City, with the loser almost certainly heading home.Finally, Tunisia and Japan wrap up the night in Monterrey.All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, June 19, 2026, at 1:22 p.m.Group F: Netherlands vs SwedenTime/TV: 1:00 PM ET on Fox at NRG Stadium in Houston, TexasWhy watch: Loaded squads, attacking mentalities, and the top of Group F on the line. Sweden is the early surprise of the tournament after rolling Tunisia 5-1, the kind of opening statement that puts the rest of the field on notice. And the Netherlands need to rebound from its draw against Japan. We should learn a lot about both of these sides in what could be fun matchup.Why it could disappoint: Sweden's result came against a Tunisia side so bad that the federation fired its manager three days later. The Swedish form may be a mirage. If the Dutch tighten up in the back and find a couple of early goals, this can turn into a one-sided match. Not bad TV, but not the showcase it could be.Group E: Germany vs Ivory CoastTime/TV: 4:00 PM ET on Fox at BMO Field in Toronto, OntarioWhy watch: Germany put on a show in their first match, scoring seven goals against Curacao. While the Ivory Coast will be a much different opponent, there's still some mystery around just how good this German team is. Can they continue to fill the net or was the just a one-off showing against a side in over its head?Why it could disappoint: Ivory Coast's whole plan is going to involve sitting deep, slowing the game down, and trying to nick a goal. That sometimes works at this level, but more often it just produces a long, choppy match where Germany doesn't have to be at full speed. If you came back for another seven-goal show, you probably won't get it here.Watch the 2026 World Cup with FuboGroup E: Ecuador vs CuracaoTime/TV: 8:00 PM ET on FS1 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MissouriWhy watch: Curacao is the smallest country ever to qualify for a World Cup with a population of about 156,000. They got rolled by Germany on matchday one, but they also scored their country's first ever World Cup goal in that match and refused to back down. There's something fun about a tiny island team throwing punches at a giant. Ecuador has the better squad and the bigger expectations. Curacao has nothing to lose.Why it could disappoint: Ecuador are heavy favorites for a reason. If they treat this like the must-win it is and find a goal early, Curacao could fold the way they did against Germany. A 4-0 game by the hour mark isn't far-fetched. And the slate already had one lopsided Group E beating on matchday one.Group F: Tunisia vs JapanTime/TV: 11:59 PM ET on FS1 at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Nuevo LeónWhy watch: It's hard to recall a manager making his debut for a country mid-World Cup. That's what tournament veteran Herve Renard will be tasked with after taking over for the axed Sabri Lamouchi after matchday one. Japan looked good against the Netherlands and need to turn that type of performance into three points if it's going to make a long run. Both sides should be pushing hard for goals, making this one another must-watch.Why it could disappoint: Tunisia is in chaos. New coach, no momentum, blown out in their opener. If their confidence is shot, Japan could easily put this one away quick and see out the match in unappealing fashion.World Cup matchup odds