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World Cup roundup: Netherlands, Germany and Japan win as Curaçao make history

The Netherlands and Japan moved level on points at the top of Group F after convincing wins, while Germany progressed to the knockout stage and Curaçao claimed their first World Cup point with a draw against Ecuador.

Germany hit seven as Sweden cruise and Ivory Coast snatch late win

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World Cup 2026

Germany hit seven as Sweden cruise and Ivory Coast snatch late win

Curaçao celebrate first World Cup goal despite heavy defeat against Germany, Sweden move to top of Group F with five-goal display and Japan fight back twice to hold Netherlands.

World Cup 2026 preview: Teams arrive with hope, pressure and unfinished stories

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FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 preview: Teams arrive with hope, pressure and unfinished stories

As the World Cup kick-off approaches, teams from across the globe arrive with contrasting narratives, some seeking redemption, others chasing history, and a few hoping simply to belong.

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