- Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to secure a 0-0 draw against Ecuador and the first-ever World Cup point for the tiny island nation.
- Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan has denied reports of unrest involving star player Mohamed Salah ahead of their match against New Zealand.
- Tunisia became the third team to exit the World Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Japan, following an earlier 5-1 loss to Sweden and a change in coach.
- Germany secured their place in the World Cup last 32 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, having previously beaten Curacao.
- The Netherlands achieved a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in a Group F match, placing them at the top of their group.
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