Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described his team's 2-1 loss to Ecuador in the World Cup as "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to secure a crucial win.

• Germany, already qualified for the last 32, conceded two goals after taking an early lead.
• Key players involved include Germany's Leroy Sane and Ecuador's Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata.
• Captain Joshua Kimmich acknowledged that Ecuador was the more determined side, especially in the second half.

In a thrilling 2026 World Cup qualifier, Turkey secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over a heavily rotated United States side with a last-gasp winner from Kaan Ayhan.

• Turkey achieved their first goal and win of the tournament, beating the already qualified USA.
• Notable goals were scored by USA's Auston Trusty in the 3rd minute and Turkey's Arda Guler in the 10th minute.
• Kaan Ayhan's decisive goal came in stoppage time, spoiling the USA's attempt to extend their perfect record.

Despite Tunisia's poor performance at the World Cup, French head coach Herve Renard stated he has "no regrets" about taking the emergency role. The team was eliminated after finishing bottom of their group.

• Tunisia lost to Netherlands (3-1), Sweden (5-1), and Japan (4-0).
• The emergency coach Herve Renard was hired last week after Sabri Lamouchi was fired.
• Renard acknowledged the team "was not at the level for this World Cup" and called for analysis by the Tunisian Football Federation.