- Ecuador secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Germany thanks to a late winning goal from Gonzalo Plata, advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for only the second time in their history.
- Ivory Coast secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time after defeating tournament debutants Curacao 2-0; the victory means Ivory Coast progress as Group E runners-up and will face either France or Norway in the last 32 while group winners Germany will play a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F.
- The USA men's football team suffered a 3-2 defeat to Turkey in their final group stage match, with Kaan Ayhan scoring a last-minute winner for the already-eliminated Turkish side.
- Australia secured their place in the World Cup's round of 32 after a 0-0 draw against Paraguay in a cagey and physical match; The Socceroos finished second in Group D, behind co-hosts the United States, marking their third time reaching the tournament's knockout phase.
- Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw, which benefited both sides in their respective quests to qualify for the knockout stage; Group F winners Netherlands, who comfortably beat Tunisia 3-1, will face five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 32.
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