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First World Cup point for Curacao

Jun 21, 2026 10:26
By radiokerrysport
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First World Cup point for Curacao

The Netherlands delivered a statement win beating Sweden 5-1 to move to the cusp of the last-32 at the World Cup.

Japan have also moved onto four points in Group F, having beaten Tunisia 4-nil.

That result means the North Africans are out of the competition.

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Germany came from behind to secure a late victory over Ivory Coast 2-1, while Curacao claimed their first ever World Cup point after drawing nil-nil with Ecuador.

Spain will feel they have a point to prove against Saudi Arabia after a disappointing opening draw with Cape Verde.

They're in group H action against Saudi Arabia.

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The 2010 tournament winners last two World Cup games have ended goalless - Spain have never gone three matches without scoring in the competition.

That gets the evening's action underway at 5pm.

In the same group, Shamrock Rovers ace Pico Lopes will be hoping to play his part in more heroics, when Cape Verde face Uruguay at 11pm.

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Belgium and Iran face off in group G from 8pm.

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