Day 10 of the World Cup 2026 features four more group-stage matches, headlined by a meeting between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston. Germany face Ivory Coast in Toronto, Ecuador take on Curacao in Kansas City, and Tunisia meet Japan in Monterrey.
Away from the action, the US booked their place in the knockout stage with a win over Australia, while Brazil moved closer to qualification. Algeria have reportedly complained to FIFA over refereeing decisions in their defeat to Argentina, and questions continue to be asked about the rising cost of attending matches in Vancouver.
Schedule for Saturday
- Netherlands vs Sweden at Houston Stadium, Texas, USA, 1pm EDT (18:00 GMT)
- Germany vs Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium, Canada, 4pm (20:00 GMT)
- Ecuador vs Curacao at Kansas City Stadium, USA, 8pm EDT (01:00 GMT Sunday)
- Tunisia vs Japan at Monterrey Stadium, Mexico, midnight EDT (06:00 GMT Sunday)
Match Predictions
Netherlands vs Sweden: The Netherlands are favorites, with Opta giving them a 55.9% chance of victory. Sweden have won just one of their last seven meetings with the Dutch.
Ecuador vs Curacao: Ecuador are overwhelming favorites, winning 86.1% of Opta's simulations. Curacao have just a 4.7% chance.
Germany vs Ivory Coast: Germany are slight favorites (44.4%), but Ivory Coast are rated at 30.0%. The Elephants have never won two matches at a single World Cup.
Tunisia vs Japan: Japan dominate with a 61.3% chance. Tunisia's only victory in six meetings came in a 2022 friendly.
Other Developments
Meet Osito: Mexico's fans have a new mascot: Osito, a rescue dog who went viral after arriving at the tournament opener in a cargo bicycle.
Norwegian Fans: Norway's return to the World Cup has brought Viking-inspired chants and celebrations to the US.
First Red Card: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron received the first red card under the new mouth-covering rule.
US Advance: The US secured knockout-stage berth despite missing Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0.
Brazil Boost: Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, with Neymar expected to return for the final group match vs Scotland.
Tunisia Coach: New coach Herve Renard looks to Cape Verde's upset for inspiration.
Algeria Complaint: Algeria filed a complaint with FIFA over officiating during their 3-0 loss to Argentina.
DHS Posts: The Department of Homeland Security sparked attention with immigration-themed World Cup posts.