World Cup 2026 schedule, live updates: Ecuador vs. Curaçao underway; Germany beats Ivory Coast
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Germany advanced to the round-of-32 after topping Group E with six points. All remaining spots for the knockout phase were finalized Saturday night.
What changed
Germany has begun the knockout phase by facing Paraguay following their group stage success.
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Germany Enters Knockout Phase as World Cup Round of 32 Set
confidence 90%The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Germany advanced to the round-of-32 after topping Group E with six points. All remaining spots for the knockout phase were finalized Saturday night.
What's confirmed:
- The 2026 World Cup takes place from June 11 to July 19.
- The tournament final is scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Germany finished top of Group E with six points.
- The final spots for the Round of 32 were determined on Saturday night.
Still unconfirmed:
- Germany played Paraguay on Monday.
- Lionel Messi scored in an Argentina victory.
- Austria and Algeria played to a draw.
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Ecuador and Curaçao Draw in World Cup Clash
confidence 100%Ecuador and Curaçao played to a 0-0 draw on June 20, 2026. Germany has qualified for the round-of-32 after two wins. The tournament features 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What's confirmed:
- Ecuador and Curaçao drew 0-0 on June 20, 2026.
- The 2026 World Cup consists of 104 games.
- The tournament is hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico with a 48-team field.
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Curaçao Earns First World Cup Point Against Ecuador
confidence 90%Curaçao secured a historic point in their match against Ecuador in Kansas City. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to help the team. Germany has already qualified for the round-of-32 after winning their first two matches.
What's confirmed:
- Germany has qualified for the round-of-32 with two wins in their first two games.
- Group E consists of Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador.
- Curaçao played Ecuador in Kansas City.
Still unconfirmed:
- Germany beat Ivory Coast.
- Eloy Room made 15 saves to help Curaçao earn a point against Ecuador.