Plus: A perfect start for Sweden’s superstar strikeforce against Tunisia and Eberechi Eze’s penalty vow

Scotland won at a World Cup for the first time in 36 years in a blockbuster third day of the tournament

Groups E and F take center stage on Sunday.

The Netherlands and Japan kick-off our coverage this morning before the Ivory Coast take on Ecuador and later, Sweden v Tunisia. Follow all the action.

The Netherlands and Japan kick-off our coverage this morning before we take the Ivory Coast take on Ecuador and later, Sweden v Tunisia. Follow all the action.

Daichi Kamada rescues draw for Japan against Netherlands, Germany crush Curacao, and ‘completely uninteresting’ matches quote sparks backlash.

Plus: A perfect start for Sweden’s superstar strikeforce against Tunisia and Eberechi Eze’s penalty vow

Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on Sunday while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands.

The Athletic brings you the key talking points from the fourth day of action at the 2026 World Cup

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Some of the globe’s heavyweight sides begin their World Cup journeys on Monday.

World Cup Debrief: It was goals galore last night, especially for Germany, who got seven goals past Curaçao. The rookies, though, scored their first ever World Cup goal. The goals…