Japan secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia in the historic 1,000th World Cup game, bringing them closer to the knockout stage.

• Ayase Ueda scored two goals, with Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito adding one each.
• The win places Japan at the top of Group F alongside the Netherlands on four points.
• Tunisia, who lost their opening match 5-1 to Sweden, are now eliminated from the tournament.

Germany secured their spot in the World Cup last 32 with a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast, while underdog Curacao achieved a historic goalless draw against Ecuador.

• Substitute Deniz Undav scored both goals for Germany, including a late winner in stoppage time.
• Curacao, the smallest nation by population to ever qualify, earned their first World Cup point thanks to an exceptional performance by goalkeeper Eloy Room, who made 15 saves.
• The Netherlands also had a dominant day, demolishing Sweden 5-1, with Cody Gakpo scoring twice.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing criticism for his extensive use of private jets during the 2026 World Cup, raising environmental concerns.

• Infantino has reportedly used a private jet to attend 10 matches in seven days across multiple cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
• Greenpeace and environmental groups estimate his travel could contribute 300 to 500 tons of CO2, equivalent to the annual emissions of dozens of people.
• FIFA defends the travel as efficient and cost-effective, while critics highlight the "sustainability paradox" of the tournament's geographically dispersed nature.