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All to play for in the top-three of Group F heading into the final matchday!

FULL-TIME, Tunisia 0-4 Japan

It is a drubbing for Japan as their hopes of qualification to the last-32 gets a major boost. Ayase Ueda lead from the front with two goals and assist.

Meanwhile, Tunisia are eliminated after a disastrous opening two defeats.

The stats tell this story this evening. Utter domination from Japan.

GOAL JAPAN! IT'S FOUR!

It had been coming but we've got a real thrashing on our hands now as Ayase Ueda secured his brace to put Japan four goals to the good.

Tunisia have now conceded nine goals in their first two games of the tournament so far.

Despite their general lack of inspiration, Hannibal Mejbri has been everywhere for Tunisia.

GOAL JAPAN!

That should put the game to bed and in some style as Ayase Ueda played Junya Ito in behind with a superb flicked ball over the top. After Ito slid home the third the air was truly let out of the Tunisian balloon.

We've slipped back into a similar pattern to the first-half, as Tunisia are struggling to make any sort of headway in the Japanese half of the pitch.

Tunisia are asking for a handball in the box after a marauding run from Ali Abdi. But the referee has waved away any penalty shouts.

We're back underway from Monterrey as Tunisia look to save their World Cup hopes, while Japan are on the path towards qualification.

HALF-TIME, TUNISIA 0-2 JAPAN

It was a rough start for Hervé Renard as Tunisia boss as they find themselves two goals behind at the break. Though it is a much deserved lead for Japan.

Tunisia have touched the ball in the Japan box just once. As we close in on half-time, they find themselves in a mighty hole and closing in on elimination.

GOAL JAPAN!

It is a much-deserved two-goal lead for Japan, and this time its Ayase Ueda who gets on the board with a sensational finish from the edge of the box.

Cruise control for Samurai Blue now.

We are just beyond the first hydration break now, and Tunisia have really struggled to find their footing in this game. New manager Hervé Renard switched the side to a back-three, but so far the change has not paid off.

Some way, somehow, Japan are not two goals ahead after Aymen Dahmen kept the ball out by the skin of his teeth.

How did this not go in!?

Japan are having their way with Tunisia in this opening 10 minutes. Hajime Moriyasu's side could genuinely be two or three goals to the good already were it not for some heroic defending from Tunisia.

GOAL JAPAN!

We've got another early goal, which is becoming a regular occurrence at this World Cup.

A slick Japan counter-attack was eventually slid across the box into a crowd. Right on cue, Daichi Kamada was waiting to tap home from point-blank range to take an early lead. It took just four minutes!

First chance of the game falls to Tunisia talisman Hannibal Mejbri, but his long-range effort goes narrowly wide.

After a quick check, play resumes. No early penalty for Japan!

Early penalty shout for Japan as Ayase Ueda is taken down in the box, and VAR is having a look at the coming together.

And we are underway from Monterrey! Let's see how this Group F affair plays out...

Perhaps the most noteworthy story this evening, Herve Renard will take charge of his first match as Tunisia boss after Sabri Lamouchi was sacked just one match into the tournament.

What a setting for the 1000th World Cup match in history! Kick off from Monterrey is just a few minutes away.

📝 And here are the starting lineups for tonight's match between Tunisia and Japan!

Attention will soon turn the ultra-late showdown between Tunisia and Japan in Group F this evening. Check back in for team news within the hour!

FULL-TIME: ECUADOR 0-0 CURAÇAO

Curaçao claim their first-ever World Cup point against a talented, but severely underwhelming Ecuador side.

And it was thanks to an incredible performance from Curaçao's 37-year-old goalkeeper Eloy Room, who recorded the most saves in a FIFA World Cup match that didn't go to extra-time.

Room was also just one save shy of the men's World Cup record... all after shipping seven to Germany last time out.

OFF THE CROSSBAR

Kevin Rodríguez's cross deflects of the Curaçao crossbar.

That's the fourth time Ecuador have hit the woodwork in the tournament.

To emphasise the night Room is having, Ecuador have 2.2 expected goals and it's still 0-0!

Remarkably, Eloy Room is just one save away from equalling Tim Howard's record for most saves in a men's World Cup match (16 vs Belgium in 2014).

Neither side can find the back of the net as we head into the second hydration break of the night.

Make that 12 saves from Eloy Room!!

What an incredible showing from the 37-year-old Curaçao goalkeeper.

A flurry of action on both ends as each goalkeeper makes save after save.

The match has exploded into life!

Moisés Caicedo fires a low-driven shot from distance but it's an easy save for Room.

HALF-TIME

Despite Ecuador's six shots on target and majority of possession, both sides are still goalless at the break.

It's now been 10.5 hours since Ecuador last scored a goal from open play.

While, after their 7-1 defeat against Germany, Curaçao and goalkeeper Eloy Room will welcome a first-half clean-sheet.

With one Bacuna back on the pitch, the other (Leandro Bacuna) picks up a yellow card.

Curaçao forward Juninho Bacuna seems to be struggling with injury. He is currently receiving treatment on the touchline as his side continue with ten men.

After surviving a wave El Tri attacks prior to the hydration break, Curaçao are beginning to attack more themselves. However, Dick Advocaat's side have lacked end product thus far.

We've reached the first-half hydration break with the match still scoreless.

Another big chance for Valencia, but another close-range save from Room. This time, it was a much weaker effort and a much easier save for the goalkeeper.

Ecuador are looking to dominate possession in the opening stages, but Curaçao look just as ready to get out and run in transition.

Early chance for Ecuador as Enner Valencia found himself one-on-one with Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, only for Room to pull off a stunning save at point-blank range.

KICK-OFF

And we're underway in Kansas City Stadium!

There's Dutch royalty in Kansas City ahead of kick-off between Curaçao and Ecuador.

Curaçao is a former Dutch colony which has remained part of the Dutch kingdom following its independence in 2010.

Following Germany's euphoric comeback win, it looks as if Nico Schlotterbeck's World Cup could be over after the defender suffered a suspected ligament injury.

Coming up, Ecuador face Curaçao with both sides looking for their first win of the tournament.

Here's how each team will start the match.

Germany have become the third side, after host nations Mexico and the United States, to reach the Round of 32.

But who will join them?

The man of the hour...

...You have to imagine he'll get the start in Germany's next match, right?

FULL-TIME: GERMANY 2-1 CÔTE D'IVOIRE

What a turnaround for Germany and what a performance from second-half substitute Deniz Undav.

The 29-year-old striker scored both goals for Germany, on a day where his teammates really needed him.

With that result, Die Mannschaft qualify for knockout stage at a men's World Cup for the first time since 2014.

GOAL FOR GERMANY

Undav completes his brace to win it for Germany in the fourth minute of stoppage-time!!!!

That makes it nine goals in his last eight Germany appearances, including three in two World Cup matches.

Big reaction save from Côte d'Ivoire goalkeeper Yahia Fofana to deny Havertz once again!

Undav takes a shot from distance, but sends it straight at the goalkeeper. Both sides are still level with under five minutes of regulation to go.

GOAL FOR GERMANY

Super sub Deniz Undav pulls Germany level with a close-range volley off an excellent delivery from fellow substitute Nadiem Amiri.

It's Undav's eighth goal in his last eight caps.

Good chance for Havertz at the back-post, but the Arsenal man sends his header wide.

Germany have subbed on Deniz Undav, Nadiem Amiri and Jamie Leweling as Die Mannschaft look to get their attack going.

Christ Inao Oulaï puts his shot just over the crossbar as Côte d'Ivoire continue their attacking onslaught.

While, if history is any indication, Germany face an uphill battle heading into the second-half...

HALF-TIME

Despite numerous spells of German possession, the game has largely been played at Côte d'Ivoire's pace, with Yan Diomande wreaking havoc on the left-wing.

As a result, Les Éléphants go into the break with a 1-0 lead.

The story of the first-half:

Germany find the back of the net for the second time today, but once again, the goal is ruled out.

This time, Havertz sees his close-range finish waved off due to a foul in the build-up.

GOAL FOR CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Amad Diallo's shot is blocked on the goal-line, but captain Franck Kessié is there to stab home the rebound!

We've reached the first hydration break of the match with both sides still goalless.

Germany had the ball in the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out as Aleksandar Pavlović was judged to have fouled the Côte d'Ivoire goalkeeper in an aerial challenge.

Jamal Musiala cuts in onto his right foot and curls a shot just wide of the post.

Côte d'Ivoire are threatening Germany from wide areas but have yet to have a shot on target through 15 minutes.

A header from Kai Havertz forces Côte d'Ivoire goalkeeper Yahia Fofana into a low, diving save.

Germany have dominated possession in the first five minutes, but have yet to create any meaningful chances.

KICK-OFF

And we're off in Toronto Stadium!

We're fast approaching kick-off as both sides head out for the national anthems. Stay tuned!

With today's start vs Côte d'Ivoire, Manuel Neuer becomes the goalkeeper with the most appearances in men's World Cup history (21).

Up next, Germany will look to build on a 7-1 opening match win against Côte d'Ivoire.

The German fans have been in fine spirits ahead of this one in Toronto.

A resounding matchday two triumph for the Netherlands in Houston. Highs and lows for Sweden, who after winning their opening match 5-1, lose 5-1 here.

FULL TIME: Netherlands 5-1 Sweden

The Netherlands show their quality and smash Sweden, picking up their first win of the World Cup in style.

GOOOAL NETHERLANDS!

There's number five for Oranje and Crysencio Summerville bursts forward and picks out the bottom corner with a ruthless finish. Two in two for the West Ham man.

Alexander Isak works half a yard on the edge of the area and sends a swerving shot towards the top corner. Verbruggen reacts well and palms behind for a Sweden corner.

Here are the lineups for the next match as Germany face Côte d'Ivoire.

The action resumes in Houston.

Here's the second hydration break and Sweden were just building up a head of steam. Will they get any goals back in the final 20 minutes?

A milestone of international assists for Dumfries this evening. His delivery has been on point!

GOOAL SWEDEN

They couldn't, could they? Anthony Elanga has too much pace for the Netherlands defence, he powers through and slams his finish high past Verbruggen.

CHANCE SWEDEN

Ayari produces some fancy footwork and fires a powerful shot inches over the crossbar.

GOOOAL NETHERLANDS

Gakpo is given loads of space to control inside the area and drills low past Nordfeldt at the near post. 4-0

A solid World Cup record for the Liverpool winger.

GOOOAL NETHERLANDS

It's another blistering Netherlands attack that creates a potentially decisive third. Dumfries fires another low cross into the six-yard area and Gakpo is well-placed to tap home.

SECOND HALF

Action resumes in Houston. Will we see more goals in the second period?

A half of two halves...

HALF TIME: Sweden 0-2 Netherlands

Brobbey's ruthless streak in the opening 20 minutes gives the Netherlands a first-half lead.

CHANCE SWEDEN

Ayari and Gyökeres link up nicely on the edge of the area and Ayari's strike is tipped behind by Verbruggen.

BIG SAVE

Gyökeres' low free-kick is heading for the bottom corner until Verbruggen gets down quickly to save.

Free-kick in a dangerous position for Sweden here with just a couple of minutes left in the half.

DISALLOWED GOAL SWEDEN

Lagerbielke's brave, powerful header beats Verburggen, but the defender moved a tad too early and the goal is ruled out for offside.

CHANCE SWEDEN

You cannot take your eyes off this one and Ayari controls on the edge of the area and lashes a rising shot just over the crossbar.

CHANCE NETHERLANDS

Another great opening for the Netherlands as Donyell Malen's cross-come shot drifts inches wide of the bottom corner.

Reall end to end at the moment and Gakpo is the next player to shoot at goal. His 20-yard curler ends up in the arms of Kristoffer Nordfeldt.

CHANCE SWEDEN

Sweden have looked much more dangerous since the hydration break and Viktor Gyökeres' swerving low shot is parried away by Verbruggen.

Brobbey joins a couple of other sharpshooters in the World Cup history books.

Another dangerous attack from Sweden comes to nothing. Viktor Gyökeres whips a teasing cross to Yasin Ayari, who takes a really heavy touch inside the area and the opportunity goes begging.

Sweden try to get things going in the final third, but Karlström's fierce volley accidentally catches Lindelof in the face and the attack breaks down.

Brobbey's second brought up a big goals milestone for Oranje.

The opening 22 minutes have flown by and we're already at the drinks break. Sweden will welcome the breather as they try to re-group.

A massive performance already!

GOOOOAL NETHERLANDS!

He's at it again! Brobbey slides in to get a deft touch on Dumfries' cross and finds the bottom corner.

Netherlands continue to look dangerous and Gakpo almost fires in from Denzel Dumfries' excellent cross before Sweden clear.

Brobbey makes a huge impact on his first-ever World Cup start. He's looking well up for this game!

CHANCE SWEDEN

Almost an immediate response from Viktor Gyökeres, who drills a low shot straight at Verbruggen.

GOOOOAL NETHERLANDS!

After just five minutes, Gakpo tears down the left flank, crosses low into the box and Brian Brobbey tucks in from close range. Devestating.

KICK OFF

Sweden vs the Netherlands gets started.

Here come the players and the anthems are about to begin.

No tinkering from Potter as his side shapes up to take on Oranje.

Half an hour to go until we get underway in Houston. Who will come out on top in this Group F clash?

An interesting stat emerging from the 2026 World Cup. Are second-half hydration breaks playing a part?

History was made when these sides last met at the World Cup in 1974...

Can Sweden continue their turnaround against the Netherlands?

The lineups are in for Sweden vs the Netherlands. Plenty of quality in both ranks here.

Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Dijk, Van Hecke, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Frenkie de Jong, Reijnders; Gakpo, Malen, Brobbey

Swedish fans are also on the march to today's game. The atmosphere is building nicely.

Netherlands fans have been creating a party atmosphere this morning in Houston.

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