2014 FIFA World Cup winners Germany face Ecuador while Curaçao and Côte d'Ivoire wrap up Group E action.In Dallas, Texas, Japan faces Sweden while Tunisia clashes with the Netherlands from 9am AEST.The Socceroos are set to face Paraguay in their crucial final Group D match at 12pm AEDT. There will be a special standalone blog dedicated to that match. Follow all the action in our live blog.PinnedFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:49amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:49amLive scores: Group ECollapse all postsFilter PostsAll12Key Events6Ecuador vs Germany6Goals1Key EventFri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:03amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:03am2' GOAL GERMANY!!By David HirstKey EventFri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:01amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 6:01amOff we go!By David HirstEcuador vs Germany is underway in New Jersey.Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire also kicks off in Philadelphia.Ecuador and Curaçao both have to win their games or they are going home.Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:52amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:52amHere come the playersBy David HirstThe teams are out in New Jersey and Philadelphia for the national anthems.Ten minutes to kick off!Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:49amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:49amFans partying ahead of kick offBy David HirstFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:43amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:43amParaguay's Australian-made communeBy David HirstIn a tiny Paraguayan farming town, 130 kilometres from the nation's capital, Australian flags are flying in the wind.This is a rural commune where affable sheep farmers live off the land, mostly keep to themselves but know their neighbours' names, and always wave hello, according to residents.They share a fierce passion for their country and every four years, come together in their homes, cloaked in Paraguayan red and white, to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.Read the full story.Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:36amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:36amMessi enjoys quiet birthday dinnerBy David HirstKey EventFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:29amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:29amJoin us for the key Socceroos match against ParaguayBy David HirstThe Socceroos face a massive game against Paraguay today in San Francisco.Kick-off is 12pm (AEST).We'll have a whole new blog with full coverage of the game, with all the action before, during and after the match.Key EventFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21amTeam news: Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire in PhiladelphiaBy David HirstHere is the team news for Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire.CuraçaoCuraçao are unchanged from the side that started their historic 0-0 draw with Ecuador.Côte d'IvoireKey defender Wilfried Singo drops out after picking up a hamstring injury.Key EventFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21amTeam news: Ecuador vs Germany in New JerseyBy David HirstHere is the team news for for Ecuador vs Germany.EcuadorJoel Ordonez and Nilson Angulo replace Jordy Alcivar and Pervis Estupinan.GermanyDeniz Undav, who has scored three goals from the bench at this World Cup, is again a sub. Kai Havertz again preferred up top.Antonio Rüdiger replaces the injured Nico Schlotterbeck.Key EventFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21amHow Group E looks ahead of kick offBy David HirstSo, our first two games are from Group E.Germany, who has already qualified for the knockout stages, takes on Ecuador in New Jersey.Ecuador only has one point so they need to win to have any chance of progressing.Côte d'Ivoire currently sit in second place on three points and will fancy their chances against Curaçao in Philadelphia.Curaçao could still qualify win a win. Hopefully they were inspired by South Africa yesterday.Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:20amFri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:20amGood morning!By David HirstHello, my name is David Hirst and I'll be taking you through this morning's games.There's six more games today, including the main event, the Socceroos vs Paraguay at 12pm (AEST).Email address