Day 4 Results — June 14, 2026
Germany made history by becoming the all-time leading scoring nation in World Cup history with a stunning 7-1 demolition of Curaçao, while Sweden, Ivory Coast and Japan also stole headlines on a breathtaking Day 4 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Group E — Match Results
Julian Nagelsmann's Germany put on a masterclass in Houston, scoring seven goals in a game for the first time since their infamous 7-1 semi-final victory over Brazil in 2014. Felix Nmecha opened the scoring inside six minutes, before Livano Comenencia briefly levelled for a jubilant Curaçao side making their World Cup debut. From that point, Germany were relentless. Nico Schlotterbeck headed home before half-time, Kai Havertz converted a penalty in stoppage time, Jamal Musiala struck within two minutes of the restart, Nathaniel Brown added a fifth, Denis Undav scored off the bench, and Havertz sealed his brace with a late eighth. The result means Germany are now the all-time top-scoring nation in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing Brazil's record of 238 goals with their 239th.
In Philadelphia, Ivory Coast stole a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador thanks to substitute Amad Diallo's stoppage-time winner. Ecuador were the more dominant side throughout, with John Yeboah and Alan Minda both hitting the crossbar in agonizing fashion. But the Manchester United winger came off the bench and, with nerves of steel, slotted the ball into the bottom corner in the 90th minute to hand the Elephants all three points — their first World Cup victory in 12 years.
Group F — Match Results
The match of the day in Dallas was an absolute thriller. After a cagey first half, Virgil van Dijk headed the Netherlands ahead from Ryan Gravenberch's cross just after the hour. Keito Nakamura's deflected effort levelled things before Crysencio Summerville's stunning curling left-foot strike restored the Dutch lead. Then, with one minute remaining, a corner was nodded toward goal by Koki Ogawa, the ball deflecting off an unknowing Daichi Kamada and looping past goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. Japan had rescued an extraordinary point, twice coming from behind — repeating their legendary spirit of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
In Guadalajara, Sweden sent an emphatic message to the rest of Group F — and the tournament — with a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökéres both contributed goals and assists, demonstrating why their Premier League-forged partnership is one of the most feared in world football. Yasin Ayari scored a stunning brace, including a thunderous strike from the edge of the box, and substitute Mattias Svanberg scored within 16 seconds of entering the pitch. Omar Rekik's goal was mere consolation for Tunisia. It was Sweden's first five-goal haul at a World Cup since the 1938 tournament.
What It Means — Standings Update
After Day 4, Groups E and F have taken dramatic shape:
Group E Standings
| Team | PL | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 3 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Curaçao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
Germany top Group E with a superior goal difference but face Ivory Coast in the key matchup later in the group stage. Ecuador must bounce back after being unlucky to lose despite hitting the woodwork twice. Curaçao fought bravely for their World Cup debut goal from Comenencia but face a daunting task in the coming matches.
Group F Standings
| Team | PL | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Sweden lead Group F by a distance after that emphatic 5-1 win. The Netherlands and Japan are level on points after their thrilling draw, meaning the second Group F match between these sides could effectively be a knockout game. Tunisia must regroup significantly if they hope to progress.
Today's Upcoming Matches — June 15, 2026
Day 5 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings four big Group H and Group G clashes:
- 12:00 PM ET — Spain vs Cape Verde (Group H) · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- 3:00 PM ET — Belgium vs Egypt (Group G) · Lumen Field, Seattle
- 6:00 PM ET — Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (Group H) · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- 9:00 PM ET — Iran vs New Zealand (Group G) · SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Spain and Uruguay are among the tournament favourites facing their first World Cup matches. Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Rodri are all expected to feature for Spain, while Group G sees Kevin De Bruyne's Belgium opener against Mohamed Salah's Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Germany's goals were scored by Felix Nmecha (6'), Nico Schlotterbeck (38'), Kai Havertz (45+5' penalty), Jamal Musiala (47'), Nathaniel Brown (68'), Denis Undav (78'), and Havertz again (88'). Livano Comenencia scored Curaçao's consolation in the 21st minute.
A corner kick was flicked on by Koki Ogawa and deflected off Daichi Kamada into the net in the 89th minute. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen got a hand to it but couldn't keep it out. Japan had also equalised earlier through Keito Nakamura's deflected 57th-minute strike after Van Dijk's opening goal.
Germany and Ivory Coast lead Group E with 3 points each after their Day 4 victories. Sweden top Group F with 3 points after their 5-1 win over Tunisia, with Netherlands and Japan on 1 point each following their 2-2 draw.
Yes. With their seven goals against Curaçao, Germany became the all-time leading scoring nation in FIFA World Cup history with 239 goals, surpassing Brazil's previous record of 238.