Day 15 — June 25 Match Guide
After three days of history-making results from Groups A, B, and C, Day 15 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup belongs to Groups D, E, and F. Six matches across the United States will decide who joins Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil, and Morocco in the Round of 32. Here’s everything you need to know about each fixture and what’s at stake.
Full Day 15 Schedule — June 25, 2026
| Group | Match | Kick-off (ET / UTC) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | Germany vs Ecuador | 4:00 PM / 20:00 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| F | Japan vs Sweden | 7:00 PM / 23:00 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| F | Netherlands vs Tunisia | 7:00 PM / 23:00 | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| E | Ivory Coast vs Curaçao | 9:00 PM / 01:00 (Jun 26) | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| D | USA vs Türkiye | 10:00 PM / 02:00 (Jun 26) | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| D | Paraguay vs Australia | 10:00 PM / 02:00 (Jun 26) | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
Group D: USA vs Türkiye — The Marquee Fixture
The night’s headline match takes place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where the United States host Türkiye in the Group D decider. The USA, playing in their first World Cup on home soil since 1994, have built strong momentum through the group stage and will be roared on by a massive crowd at one of North America’s most spectacular venues. A win or draw likely guarantees them top spot in Group D.
Türkiye, in their second successive World Cup, have been dangerous in attack and will fancy their chances of making the Round of 32. In the simultaneous Group D fixture, Paraguay face Australia at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco. Both sides are in a battle for survival: a win could see either leap into the Round of 32, depending on the SoFi Stadium result.
Group E: Germany Take on Ecuador
Germany enter as Group E leaders and will be looking to seal first place against Ecuador at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Die Mannschaft have impressed in their opening fixtures, with Jamal Musiala pulling the strings in midfield and Kai Havertz contributing goals and creativity up front. Ecuador, in need of a positive result, will look to cause an upset and keep their hopes alive.
Later in the evening, Ivory Coast face Curaçao in Philadelphia. Ivory Coast, featuring a star-studded attack with the likes of Sébastien Haller and Nicolas Pépé, are expected to progress but cannot afford any slip-ups. Curaçao, in just their second World Cup appearance, have nothing to lose.
Group F: Japan, Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia
Group F is arguably the most open group on Day 15, with all four nations still mathematically in contention for qualification heading into the final matchday. Japan take on Sweden at AT&T Stadium in Dallas in what promises to be a tight, tactical affair. The Blue Samurai have established themselves as a genuine knockout stage force in recent World Cups and will be well-organised against a direct Swedish side.
Simultaneously, the Netherlands face Tunisia at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Dutch, with a squad featuring talented youngsters including Xavi Simons and Jurriën Timber, have the quality to dominate but must perform when it matters most. Tunisia will be compact and hard to break down. The permutations across both Group F fixtures could throw up dramatic late-game scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
USA vs Türkiye kicks off at 10:00 PM Eastern Time (02:00 UTC on June 26) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. It is the final match of Day 15 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is simultaneous with Paraguay vs Australia at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.
Groups D, E, and F complete their group stages on June 25, 2026. Group D features USA vs Türkiye and Paraguay vs Australia; Group E features Germany vs Ecuador and Ivory Coast vs Curaçao; Group F features Japan vs Sweden and Netherlands vs Tunisia.
Group F enters its final matchday with the qualification picture still open across the group. The simultaneous fixtures — Japan vs Sweden and Netherlands vs Tunisia — mean the results will interact, and depending on the scores, multiple outcomes are possible for all four sides. It promises to be one of the most tense group-stage finales of the tournament.