International Soccer
The activity of groups E and F continues this Saturday, June 20, with four matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, where Germany and the Netherlands seek to get closer to the round of 16.
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann (l) and Jonathan Tah participate in a press conference in Toronto (Canada) before the duel scheduled for this Saturday, June 20. Free Press Photo: EFE.
With two days already played in groups E and F, the second date of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup presents decisive duels for qualification aspirations. Germany and the Netherlands seek to consolidate their qualification options, while Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia try to stay in the fight to advance to the round of 16.
In Group E, Germany dominates after scoring in its debut and is emerging as the undisputed leader. Ecuador needs to add to recover from its initial defeat, while Ivory Coast has already demonstrated its danger with a victory. Curacao, in its historic participation, faces a complicated panorama.
In Group F, the Netherlands appears as a candidate for leadership. Japan and Sweden aim to surprise, and Tunisia tries for a victory to get out of the bottom. Today, the favorites will seek to strengthen their position, although in a World Cup any result can alter the forecasts.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is experiencing a full day of group stage today with four matches distributed between the United States, Canada and Mexico, the three host nations of the tournament.
The schedules correspond to Guatemala.
Netherlands vs. Sweden – Group F
Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), Houston, Texas, United States
11 hours
Two European powers open the programming on American soil. The Netherlands and Sweden will seek to make a statement in Group F.
Germany vs. Ivory Coast – Group E
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), Toronto, Canada
14 hours
The Mannschaft, with its historical weight, faces the African team on Canadian territory. A key duel for qualification aspirations in Group E.
Ecuador vs. Curacao – Group E
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri, United States
18 hours
Ecuador and Curacao measure forces in one of the most emblematic stadiums of the NFL, now converted into a World Cup venue.
Tunisia vs. Japan – Group F
Monterrey Stadium (BBVA Stadium), Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
22 hours
The day closes in Mexico with the clash between Tunisia and Japan, which will put an end to a day of football distributed among the three venues of the 2026 World Cup.
With these matches, groups E and F advance on their way to the round of 16. The excitement continues in North America, where the three host nations welcome thousands of fans to fill the stands of four iconic stadiums.