Live: World Cup's smallest-ever nation still a chance to progress

2014 FIFA World Cup winners Germany face Ecuador while Curaçao and Côte d'Ivoire wrap up Group E action.

In Dallas, Texas, Japan faces Sweden while Tunisia clashes with the Netherlands from 9am AEST.

The Socceroos are set to face Paraguay in their crucial final Group D match at 12pm AEDT. There will be a special standalone blog dedicated to that match.

Follow all the action in our live blog.

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Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:29am

Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:29am

Join us for key Socceroos match against Paraguay

The Socceroos face a massive game against Paraguay today in San Francisco.

Kick off is 12pm (AEST).

We'll have a whole new blog with full coverage of the game, with all the action before, during and after the match.

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Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21am

Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21am

Team news: Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire in Philadelphia

By David Hirst

Here is the team news for Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire.

Curaçao

Curacao are unchanged from the side who started their historic 0-0 draw with Ecuador.

Côte d'Ivoire

Key defender Wilfried Singo drops out after picking up a hamstring injury.

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Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21am

Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21am

Team news: Ecuador vs Germany in New Jersey

By David Hirst

Here is the team news for for Ecuador vs Germany.

Ecuador

Joel Ordonez and Nilson Angulo replace Jordy Alcivar and Pervis Estupinan.

Germany

Deniz Undav, who has scored three goals from the bench at this World Cup, is again a sub. Kai Havertz again preferred up top.

Antonio Rüdiger replaces the injured Nico Schlotterbeck.

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Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21am

Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:21am

How Group E looks ahead of kick off

By David Hirst

So, our first two games are from Group E.

Germany, who has already qualified for the knockout stages, takes on Ecuador in New Jersey.

Ecuador only has one point so they need to win to have any chance of progressing.

Côte d'Ivoire currently sit in second place on three points and will fancy their chances against Curaçao in Philadelphia.

Curaçao could still qualify win a win. Hopefully they were inspired by South Africa yesterday.

Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:20am

Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 5:20am

Good morning!

By David Hirst

Hello, my name is David Hirst and I'll be taking you through this morning's games.

There's six more games today, including the main event, the Socceroos vs Paraguay at 12pm (AEST).

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