Six matches move into the third and final round of the 2026 World Cup this Thursday (25), promising crucial decisions in several keys. The most anticipated matches of the day pit Tunisia against the Netherlands and Japan against Sweden, which will define the Group F qualifiers and, consequently, Brazil’s next opponent in the knockout stage.
In addition to these clashes, the Ecuador team faces a do-or-die game against Germany, which has already secured its place in Group E. Simultaneously, Curaçao and Ivory Coast face each other for the last position in the group. In Group D, Australia and Paraguay compete for the best position, while the United States, already classified, play against Turkey, which is eliminated.
Check out the full schedule of matches and broadcasts for this Thursday, June 25th
See the times and where to follow the disputes scheduled for today:
- 5pm – Ecuador x Germany
Broadcast: TV Globo, sportv, getv, Globoplay, ge.globo, SBT, NSports and CazéTV
- 5pm – Curaçao x Ivory Coast
Broadcast: sportv2 and CazéTV
- 8pm – Japan x Sweden
Broadcast: TV Globo, sportv, Globoplay, ge.globo and CazéTV
- 8pm – Tunisia x Netherlands
Broadcast: CazéTV
- 11pm – Türkiye x United States
Broadcast: TV Globo, sportv, Globoplay, ge.globo and CazéTV
- 11pm – Paraguay x Australia
Broadcast: CazéTV
Ecuador enters the field looking for a place in the round of 16
The series of games of the day begins with the clashes valid for Group E. The German team, with the leadership of the group already guaranteed, faces Ecuador, who is still fighting for a chance to advance in the competition in New Jersey. With just one point from two matches, the South American team needs to win to keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages alive.
Simultaneously, the teams from Curaçao and Ivory Coast face each other in a direct confrontation in Philadelphia. The Africans are in second place after beating Ecuador and a draw guarantees them classification. On the other hand, the Caribbean team, debuting in World Cups, has accumulated one point and depends on a triumph to continue dreaming of the next stage.
Group F has an uncertain outcome and impacts Brazil’s opponent
Next, the matches of great importance will take place for the Brazilian team, which awaits the definition of its next opponent, considering its strong campaign in the group stage. In Kansas City, the Netherlands face Tunisia, who is already eliminated, while Japan and Sweden face each other in Dallas. The outcome of this group is crucial for Brazil, which will face the second placed team. The Netherlands and Japan remain candidates for the spot, while Sweden still has a chance. The team that leads this group will face the second placed in Group C, Morocco.
Currently, the Netherlands leads the group with four points, ahead of Japan based on goals scored, while Sweden remains close with three points. If both the Dutch and Japanese win their games, goal difference will be the deciding factor in determining first and second place. Even with a defeat, the Netherlands, Japan and Sweden still have a chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams, which adds complexity to the definition of places.
Last games in Group D will define the teams that advance
Thursday’s agenda ends with the Group D matches. In San Francisco, Australia and Paraguay compete directly for second place in the group. The Australians have an advantage in goal difference and a draw is enough for them to qualify, while the Paraguayans need a victory to overtake their opponents. Even so, the team that finishes in third place can still have hopes of a place in the knockout stages, depending on the results of other groups.
In the other clash in the group, the United States faces Turkey in Los Angeles. The hosts, with two victories in the first rounds, have already secured the top of the group and may choose to rest some of their key players. On the other hand, the Turks arrive already eliminated from the competition, after suffering two defeats and failing to score goals.