Germany Survive, Japan Roar World Cup 2026 Results Today

Matchday 10 delivered everything a World Cup Saturday should: a last-gasp German rescue act, a record-breaking Japanese rout, and a goalkeeping performance from a tiny Caribbean island that turned heads around the tournament. And the action doesn't stop, Spain and Saudi Arabia kick off Matchday 11 in Atlanta today.

What Happened Across the Group Stage

Four matches, four very different stories. Germany needed a 94th-minute winner to beat Ivory Coast. Japan put four past Tunisia by full time. Curaçao needed their goalkeeper to produce a career-defining performance just to get a point. And Group H's headline act, Spain vs Saudi Arabia, kicks off later today in Atlanta.

Here's the full picture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 results today, plus what's still left on the schedule.

Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: Undav Strikes Twice in Second-Half Drama

Germany trailed at halftime after Franck Kessié pounced on a loose ball to give Ivory Coast the lead. Julian Nagelsmann's side looked rattled, but substitute Deniz Undav changed everything. He volleyed home a cross from Nadiem Amiri in the 68th minute to level it, then popped up again in the 94th minute, calmly slotting home after a defense-splitting pass from Felix Nmecha to win it 2-1.

The win secures Germany's place in the Round of 32 with a game still to play, the first time Germany has progressed to a World Cup knockout stage since they won the tournament in 2014, a stat that says plenty about the rocky decade German football has had since lifting the trophy in Brazil. Top spot in Group E isn't locked in yet, that depends on how Germany and Ivory Coast fare in their final matches against Curaçao and Ecuador.

Ivory Coast, despite the defeat, are still alive in the group and will need a result against Curaçao in the final round of fixtures to keep their own knockout hopes intact.

Japan 4-0 Tunisia: A Record-Setting Demolition

If Germany scraped through, Japan strolled. Japan produced the biggest margin of victory by an Asian nation in World Cup history, eliminating Tunisia from the tournament in the process, and doing it in the 1,000th match in men's World Cup history.

Daichi Kamada opened the scoring after just four minutes, the fastest goal in Japan's World Cup history. Ayase Ueda doubled the lead in the 31st minute, driving a low shot into the bottom corner after Tunisia's defense hesitated. Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen kept things from getting worse before halftime with a smart save from a corner, with goal-line technology confirming the ball hadn't fully crossed the line, but it only delayed the inevitable. Junya Ito ran through to make it three in the 69th minute, and Ueda completed his brace with a looping header in the 83rd to put the finishing touch on a comprehensive win.

The result eliminates Tunisia from World Cup 2026 contention and puts Japan level on points with the Netherlands at the top of Group F, though the Dutch still hold the edge on goal difference heading into the final round of matches.

Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao: A Goalkeeping Masterclass for the Ages

This is the story of the day that has nothing to do with goals. Curaçao, the smallest nation by population ever to reach a World Cup, held Ecuador to a scoreless draw in Kansas City thanks to a goalkeeping display that belongs in the history books.

Eloy Room made 15 saves, the most by any goalkeeper in a 90-minute World Cup match since records began in 1966, just one shy of Tim Howard's all-time mark of 16 against Belgium in 2014, which came across a full 120 minutes of extra time. Coming off a brutal 7-1 opening-game loss to Germany, Curaçao bounced back to secure their first-ever World Cup point. For a nation with a population of around 158,000, that's not a footnote, it's a moment the entire island will be talking about for years.

The draw leaves Ecuador needing a win in their final group match against Germany to give themselves the best shot at the knockout rounds, though a route via one of the eight best third-placed teams isn't completely closed off.

Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Group H's Big One Today

While Saturday's results are locked in, today's biggest remaining fixture is still to come. Spain face Saudi Arabia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in a match that carries real weight for both sides, and it's not the only Group H business today, with Uruguay and Cape Verde meeting later in Miami.

Kickoff details:

The match is being broadcast on Fox Sports in the US, with streaming also available via FOX One. UK viewers can catch it on BBC One, while Indian audiences can stream it on ZEE5.

Spain arrive under pressure after a frustrating 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opener, a result that triggered debate over the team's attacking fluency and sparked criticism of midfielder Rodri's tempo-setting role, which manager Luis de la Fuente has firmly defended. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal returned from a two-month injury layoff off the bench against Cape Verde, offering a glimpse of the spark Spain have been missing, though he's reportedly not yet fit enough to play a full 90 minutes.

Saudi Arabia, by contrast, will travel to Atlanta with confidence. Georgios Donis's side earned a credible 1-1 draw against two-time champions Uruguay in their opener, with defender Abdulelah Alamri among the scorers. A point here would be a solid result for the Saudis, a win would be a genuine World Cup shock.

Group H currently sits level across the board after one round, with Spain and Saudi Arabia tied on points and goal difference, separated only by Saudi Arabia's extra goal scored in their 1-1 draw with Uruguay, meaning today's result could reshape the entire group picture heading into the final matchday.

The Bigger Picture: A Tournament Already Delivering Drama

Ten matchdays in, this expanded edition of the World Cup has already produced plenty of goals and plenty of storylines. Co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the 48-team format means more group games than any previous tournament, and, going by Saturday, no shortage of late drama either.

Germany's nervy win, Japan's statement victory, and Curaçao's against-the-odds point all point to the same theme: in a 48-team World Cup, there's simply more room for the unexpected. Smaller federations are getting more chances to make history, and they're taking them.

What happens next? Beyond Spain vs Saudi Arabia, today's schedule also has Belgium vs Iran, Uruguay vs Cape Verde, and New Zealand vs Egypt still to come. Looking ahead, Ivory Coast and Curaçao meet on June 25 at Lincoln Financial Field, while Ecuador travel to face Germany the same day at MetLife Stadium, those results will help settle the rest of Group E, alongside the third-place rankings that could still pull a team through. In Group F, Japan's final group game comes against Sweden, while already-eliminated Tunisia closes out against the Netherlands.

For now, all eyes turn to Atlanta. Spain need a response after their flat opener. Saudi Arabia have a real chance to make a statement. Group H's final shape is still very much up for grabs.