Netherlands thrash Sweden as Curaçao clinches historic World Cup point

Netherlands win Sweden loss Curaçao historic point World Cup 2026 Denis Undav

The Netherlands opened day ten of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 5‑1 victory over Sweden, sparking celebrations for the Dutch side. Germany secured a narrow 2‑1 win against the Ivory Coast, with Stuttgart striker Denis Undav netting both goals. Curaçao earned its first ever point in World Cup history after a 0‑0 draw with Ecuador, marking a milestone for the Caribbean nation. Japan rounded off the day with a 4‑0 triumph over Tunisia, advancing comfortably in Group E.

Injury news saw Brazil’s forward Rafinha sustain a muscle strain that could keep him out of the remaining matches. The results keep the Netherlands, Germany, Japan and Curaçao in contention for progression to the knockout stage, while Sweden and the Ivory Coast face early exits.

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