World Cup 2026: Live Scores and Standings from June 25 Matches
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup is wrapping up, with teams scrambling for spots in the Round of 32. On June 25, eight out of twelve teams faced off, many still battling to qualify for the knockout rounds. Teams can advance by finishing first or second in their group, or as one of the tournament’s best eight third-place teams—a new feature this year.
Thursday's Match Schedule and Venues
- Ivory Coast vs. Curacao at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (4 p.m. ET)
- Germany vs. Ecuador at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (4 p.m. ET)
- Sweden vs. Japan at AT&T Stadium, Dallas (7 p.m. ET)
- Netherlands vs. Tunisia at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (7 p.m. ET)
- Australia vs. Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco (10 p.m. ET)
- USA vs. Turkey at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (10 p.m. ET)
Teams like Ivory Coast, Curacao, Ecuador, Sweden, Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and Paraguay were fighting for final group positions. Germany and the United States had already secured first place in their groups. Tunisia and Turkey were eliminated before their matches.
Match Highlights and Standings
The USA-Turkey game ended dramatically with Turkey scoring a stoppage-time winner, 3-2, at SoFi Stadium. Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw, allowing Australia to advance as Group D's runner-up.
In Group F, the Netherlands claimed the top spot after beating Tunisia 3-1. Japan and Sweden drew 1-1, meaning all three teams qualified for the Round of 32, with Sweden advancing as a third-place finisher.
Group E saw Ecuador upset Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, with Ivory Coast also winning against Curacao 2-0. Both Ecuador and Ivory Coast advanced alongside Germany, while Curacao was eliminated.
Teams Secured for the Round of 32
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa
- Group B: Switzerland, Canada
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco
- Group D: United States, Australia
- Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden
- Group I: France, Norway (with third place TBD)
- Group J: Argentina
- Group K: Colombia (others TBD)
Third Place Qualifiers Ranking
- Sweden
- Ecuador
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- TBD
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Upcoming Matches
We think the last group games will shift some standings, but many teams have already booked their spots. The Round of 32 lineups are shaping up fast, and the knockout battles promise to be intense. Keep an eye on the final matches to see which teams punch their tickets.
