Ivory Coast has made history by reaching the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup for the first time after a 2-0 victory over Curacao. This achievement surpasses previous generations of Ivorian football.

• They finished second in Group E with six points.
• Forward Nicolas Pepe scored both goals and expressed belief in the team's potential, stating they are "setting no limits".
• The team, led by coach Emerse Fae, will now face the runner-up of Group I in the last 32.

Japan will face Brazil in the World Cup knockouts after a nervy 1-1 draw with Sweden, securing their place as runners-up in Group F.

• Japan finished with 5 points, behind group winners Netherlands (7 points).
• Daizen Maeda scored for Japan, with Anthony Elanga equalizing for Sweden.
• Sweden also qualified for the knockouts as one of the best third-placed teams, while Tunisia was eliminated.

The Netherlands secured top spot in World Cup Group F with a 3-1 victory over Tunisia, advancing to the knockout stages as group winners and avoiding a match against Brazil.

• The Dutch finished their group fixtures with 7 points, edging out Japan for first place.
• Key players for the Netherlands included Denzel Dumfries, Brian Brobbey, and Jan Paul van Hecke, who all contributed to the scoring.
• Tunisia, who conceded 12 goals in three games, are eliminated from the tournament after a disappointing campaign.

Australia has secured a spot in the World Cup's last 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Santa Clara on Thursday.

• This draw earned Australia the crucial point needed to finish second in Group D.
• The Socceroos, Australia's national team, will advance to the knockout stage for only the third time in their seven World Cup appearances.
• The result also keeps Paraguay in contention as one of the best third-placed teams, while the United States topped the group.

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.