Japan and Sweden are facing off at AT&T Stadium in Texas as both look to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Japan are on four points in Group F, while Sweden are on three. Both teams are likely to go through to the round of 32 regardless of the result today,

Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.

Nicolas Pépé’s goals either side of half-time against Curaçao guided Côte d'Ivoire to their first-ever qualification to the World Cup knockout stages. RB Leipzig’s sensation Yan Diomande

Ecuador booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after Gonzalo Plata’s late winner secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over already-qualified Germany at MetLife Stadium on Thursday.

Moments of pure joy for Ecuador and their supporters after clinching the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 🇪🇨

DALLAS (Reuters) -- Japan held on to draw 1-1 with Sweden in their World Cup match on Thursday to finish runners-up in Group F and book a meeting in the knockout stage with five-time champions Brazil after an Anthony Elanga strike canceled out Daizen Maeda's opener.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo's stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night. Muñoz scored in the 76th minute after the Colombians had been held back by a strong performance from Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi,

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Ivory Coast found a successful home in the Philadelphia area.