2026 World Cup: Matchday 15º games and predictions
The fifteenth day of the competition:
The fifteenth day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured six balanced matches and important results in the race for a place in the knockout stage
Goals, strong performances and competitive games highlighted the day's action across the United States, with the teams showing remarkable balance.
Ecuador 2 x 1 Germany
In New York/New Jersey, Ecuador claimed a memorable 2-1 victory over Germany. The South American side made the most of its scoring opportunities and withstood German pressure until the final whistle, securing three valuable points.
Curaçao 0 x 2 Ivory Coast
In Philadelphia, Ivory Coast lived up to expectations by defeating Curaçao 2-0. The African side controlled possession, created the better chances and secured a comfortable victory with a solid overall performance.
Japan 1 x 1 Sweden
In Dallas, Japan and Sweden played out a balanced 1-1 draw. Japan controlled more possession, while Sweden responded with physical play and strong defensive organization.
Tunisia 1 x 3 Netherlands
In Kansas City, the Netherlands displayed their technical quality with a 3-1 win over Tunisia. After taking control early, the Dutch managed the match well and comfortably protected their advantage until full time.
Türkiye 3 x 2 United States
In Los Angeles, Türkiye and the United States produced one of the day's most exciting matches. In an open contest, the Turkish side took advantage of its chances and secured a 3-2 victory.
Paraguay 0 x 0 Australia
In Santa Clara, Paraguay and Australia played a hard-fought match with few clear scoring opportunities. The goalless draw reflected the balance between the teams and kept the group race wide open.
End of the day:
The round highlighted the balance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Victories for Ecuador, Ivory Coast, the Netherlands and Türkiye, along with the draws between Japan and Sweden and Paraguay and Australia, kept qualification battles alive with crucial decisions still to come.
