Follow live: Japan take on Sweden in Group F

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- Curaçao were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after falling 2-0 to Ivory Coast in their final Group E match.
- Ecuador kept their tournament alive with a shock 2-1 comeback win over Germany in Group E.
- Japan face Sweden in Group F on Wednesday in one of two matches that will decide the group.
- Tunisia take on Netherlands in the second Group F fixture on the same day.
- Türkiye face co-hosts United States, while Paraguay take on Australia in the two Group D matches wrapping up the day.
Why it matters: Ecuador's comeback eliminates one of the tournament's traditional heavyweights (Germany) and confirms Group E's final standings, while the four remaining matches on Wednesday will lock in the knockout-round bracket for Groups F and D — including co-hosts United States' fate against Türkiye.

