27.06.2026 12:15
After the third week matches in the World Cup, Ecuador surprised Germany with a victory, while Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, USA, and Australia secured their spots in the last 32. The Turkish National Team, despite defeating the USA 3-2, bid farewell to the tournament. The first last 32 matchups are also starting to take shape. Here are the details...
The third week of group stage matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup provided football fans with exciting moments. After the matches played, many teams secured their place in the Round of 32.
SURPRISE FROM ECUADOR TO GERMANY
Ecuador made the most notable result of the night in Group E. The South American representative defeated Germany 2-1, raising their points to 4 and advancing to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams. Germany, which had already secured the group, advanced as group leaders with 6 points despite the defeat.
In the other Group E match, Ivory Coast defeated Curaçao 2-0 with two goals from Nicolas Pepe. The African representative took second place with 6 points, grabbing their Round of 32 ticket. Curaçao, on the other hand, bid farewell to the tournament.
NETHERLANDS LEADERS, JAPAN AND SWEDEN ALSO THROUGH
In Group F, Japan and Sweden drew 1-1. With this result, Japan secured their place in the Round of 32 from second place with 5 points, while Sweden advanced with 4 points as one of the best third-placed teams. In the group's other match, the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1, maintaining their lead with 7 points and continuing their journey. Tunisia left the tournament without any points.
NATIONAL TEAM BIDS FAREWELL WITH VICTORY
In Group D, the National Football Team defeated hosts USA 3-2 with goals from Arda Güler, Orkun Kökçü, and Kaan Ayhan. The Crescent-Stars team finished the World Cup with 3 points, unable to change their already confirmed elimination. The USA advanced to the Round of 32 as group leaders with 6 points.
In the group's other match, Paraguay and Australia played out a goalless draw. Australia advanced from second place with 4 points, while Paraguay waited for the best third-placed standings.
FIRST ROUND OF 32 MATCHES
The confirmed Round of 32 matches following the group stage are as follows:
- South Africa - Canada
- Morocco - Netherlands
- Brazil - Japan
- USA - Bosnia and Herzegovina