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06:10 CET - Day five brings us another four games of World Cup football, so take your time to read our previews of all four games before we come back shortly before 6pm CET with our live blog of day five.
Between now and then, there'll be a lot more news to come, so our team will continue working around the clock to ensure you're up date with everything you need to know. Bye for now!
06:06 CET - Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi: "It's a big loss, obviously. It's not the best way to start this competition, but we paid for our mistakes. The quality of our opponent made the difference. With these kinds of players, simple mistakes are difficult (to manage)."
Sweden manager Graham Potter: "Fantastic. Great performance. It was solid. We could have scored more. All credit to the players who were fantastic. I thought the boys remained calm (after conceding) and maintained a threat, which was important for us."
06:00 CET - Tunisia are put out of their misery with the full-time whistle and Sweden claim control of Group F following a draw between Japan and the Netherlands.
A very happy Graham Potter walks around the ground to thank all of the Sweden fans in attendance at this momentous victory. Swedish football is so back.
05:57 CET - 5-1! Ayari finishes what he starts with a second goal to make it 5-1. This time he produces a knee slide celebration and deserves to show a bit of delight with his own work.
05:52 CET - The game is now into its six minutes of stoppage time.
05:47 CET - VAR awards Svanberg a goal! 4-1! 12 seconds after being substituted onto the pitch. The Tunisians are now swarming the on-field referee, with Adbi and Hannibal pleading their case.
05:45 CET - Mattias Svanberg thought he had scored with his first touch of the game, only 20 seconds after coming onto the pitch, but he was in an offside position when the set piece had begun. The VAR is checking after Sweden protest the decision. They're arguing Isak touched the ball on the way through, at which point Svanberg was onside.
05:41 CET - The game has reached the 80-minute mark with very little to report since the drinks break. The humidity of about 80% is taking its toll on both squads.
The graphic below illustrates how Sweden (blue) have regained control of the match after Tunisia came out with a couple of different ideas.
05:29 CET - The crowd again boos the hydration break, which comes at an ideal time for both teams.
05:21 CET - Disastrous defending gives Sweden a 3-1 lead! The goalkeeper rolled a collect gently to Ellyes Skhiri who was promptly stripped of the ball by Alexander Isak. Isak laid it off for Viktor Gyokeres who worked his way around the keeper. A devasatated Skhiri drops to the floor and has to be picked up by his teammates.
It's just the second time since 1994 (the first being 3-0 v Mexico in 2018) that Sweden have scored three goals in a World Cup game.
05:16 CET - No shots on target from either side in the first ten minutes of this half, with Tunisia holding two-thirds of the ball and also won a corner.
05:04 CET - Welcome back. The 15-minute half-time break is almost complete in Monterrey.
04:51 CET - The referee brings to an end a first half that was controlled by Sweden for all but a fleeting period in which Hannibal Mejbri set up Tunisia's first and only goal of the match so far. It'll be a wake-up call for Graham Potter's men as they head into the sheds.
04:45 CET - Oh hello! Game on in Monterrey after Tunisia peg one back from their first shot on target! Some complacent defending from the Swedes there who waited for an invited a cross into the box from Hannibal Mejbri. Omar Rekik did the rest with a precise header.
04:40 CET - Tunisia lost a warm-up game to Belgium 5-0 only a week ago and this currently has all the hallmarks of such a result. Sweden continue to control the game as it approaches the 37-minute mark.
04:31 CET - 2-0! Alexander Isak doubles Sweden's advantage with a delightful run and finish! Gyokeres took control of a long pass from Nygren in the centre of the pitch, saw Isak's run, pivoted and laid it off for Isak to make a run from the halfway line down the left wing. He was completely unmarked, cut inside of a chasing Montassar Talbi, and shot from the edge of the box. The goalkeeper Chamakh should have parried that away at the very least - it clipped his arms on its way through to the goal as he fell to his left.
04:24 CET - Boos ring around the stadium as the hydration break is called. The spectators of Monterrey have made their feelings about the 'innovation' loud and clear, and they haven't been alone. As far as the football is concerned, it has been almost all Sweden so far with 69% of possession and the only two shots on target.
04:19 CET - Elias Saad was unable to put away Tunisia's only two chances of the game so far, but they haven't looked out of place in a World Cup cauldron.
04:07 CET - GOAL FOR SWEDEN! Tunisia's goalkeeper was all over the place after rushing out to the edge of the box to make two attempts to slap the ball away from a dangerous attack. Montassar Talbi made a goalline clearance from a subsequent shot but it went only as far as Yasin Ayari, who buried the shot from outside the box with the keeper left stranded in front of the penalty spot.
Ayari refused to celebrate out of respect for his Tunisian maternal heritage.
Sweden had to wait nearly 3,000 days for a World Cup goal, but it took them fewer than seven minutes tonight to end the drought.
04:06 CET - The first shot of the game comes from Viktor Gyokeres, who had a bit of 'tunnel vision' and completely missed a chance to lay it off to an unmarked Alexander Bernhardsson in the box.
03:58 CET - The anthems have been completed, handshakes have been exchanged and players are geting into their formations. We are not far from kickoff.
03:45 CET - Perhaps Tunisia's biggest concern going into this tournament is their goal production. They didn't concede a single goal during Africa qualifying - a feat they shared in common with Ivory Coast - but they have since scored only one goal from four friendlies under current manager Sabri Lamouchi.
Lamouchi took over when Tunisia were knocked out of AFCON in January and has promised a rebuild around young leaders such as Hannibal and 22-year-old Ismael Gharbi. The results are yet to come in Lamouchi's reign and now is the perfect time for them to surprise.
03:30 CET - The good news for Sweden is that Celtic's own Benjamin Nygren has recovered from the twisted ankle that saw him exit their 2-2 draw with Greece prematurely. He has been named to start.
03:20 CET - The action continues to come thick and fast on day four at the 2026 World Cup, and we have lineups from Monterrey for you! Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak make up a formidable front two for the Swedes, whilst Tunisia's attacking unit revolves around the exciting 23-year-old Hannibal Mejbri.
03:15 CET - Flashscore's Ben Sully has a comprehensive wrap of what we just witnessed in Philadelphia. Yan Diomande is his Player of the Match for his blistering attacking runs on both wings, winning 11 of his 15 duels - many of them against a helpless Piero Hincapie.
A shout out also goes to the goal scorer Diallo, who rated 8.5 having completed five of his six dribbles and registering two shots on target.
03:07 CET - Ivory Coast have never won more than one group stage game at a World Cup let alone advanced to the knockout rounds, and now group minnows Curacao stand between them and their best ever World Cup finals performance. The final score reads 1-0 but on another night it could have been 4-3 or anything in between.
The match momentum graphic below will tell you just how much control Ivory Coast had of the second half and, despite Ecuador being resolute in defence, the Ivorians deserved the breakthrough.
03:04 CET - Ecuador throw everybody forward at a 99th-minute corner but Les Elephants deal with it expertly and record another clean sheet and a famous World Cup victory!
03:00 CET - Three minutes remain in stoppage time and the noise has been sucked right out of the atmosphere by that Ivorian sucker punch.
02:55 CET - IVORY COAST BREAK THE DEADLOCK! The substitute Amad Diallo pokes one to the left of the keeper from the top of the box. A fantastic transition run from Wilfried Singo started at the halfway line on the right flank and he placed the pass perfectly, with Diallo shooting from close to the penalty spot.
02:54 CET - Ecuador win a set piece and a corner in the 88th minute of the game but the Ivorians remain resolute and the Ecuadorian supporters around the stadium quite anxious.
02:49 CET - Joel Ordonez makes a very timely interception as Diomande almost sets up a shot. Ordonez appears to be struggling with cramp and has to leave the pitch for a minimum of one minute.
02:45 CET - 68,234 has been announced as the official attendance, but you could almost hear a pin drop because of the nervous hush from the primarily Ecuadorian crowd. Their players are slowing the game down as much as they can to thwart Ivory Coast, who have controlled much of the second half.
02:34 CET - The Ecuadorian fans making up a good 80% of the stadium are trying to will on La Tricolor after Gonzalo Plata buried a shot straight into the hands of goalkeeper Yahia Fofana. The players are taking their hydration break.
Whilst broadcasters around the world fill their advertising coffers, it's as good a time as ever to catch up on the match stats. Ivory Coast lead the shot on target count 2-1. Ecuador have hit the woodwork three times and the Ivorians once.
02:27 CET - Ivory Coast are gaining control of this arm wrestle and are attempting to bang the door down. Ecuador are struggling even more with Diomande since his switch. For that reason, they are in absolutely no hurry when they are on the ball as they look to take a bit of speed out of proceedings.
02:22 CET - Yan Diomande's currently enjoying a live Flashscore rating of 7.5 out of 10 with five touches in the opposition box and a total domination of Pedro Hincapie. This heat map shows just how busy he has been on the right side of the pitch for the Ivorians, but he has now moved to the left wing after Bazoumana Toure was subbed off. One of his first moves on the left was to dribble his way into the box before skying the shot into the stands.
02:18 CET - It's Ivory Coast's turn to strike the crossbar! Elye Wahi got onto the end of a low cross at the near post but flicked it into the crossbar. A couple of threatening fast transitions from the men in orange who are moving the ball quickly.
02:11 CET - The second half is underway in Philly. There were no half-time substitutions. Ecuador technically hit the woodwork for a third time within moments, albeit from practically parallel to the goal line. Diomande responds during the 50th minute with an off-target shot of his own.
01:53 CET - 0-0 at half-time. Knowing that Ecuador conceded just five goals in their 18 World Cup qualifiers, and Ivory Coast kept ten consecutive clean sheets in theirs, perhaps we should not be surprised. Both teams have wasted their opportunities, though, recording six shot attempts each. Ecuador hit the crossbar twice in quick succession (Minda and Yeboah) and have been the closest to breaking the deadlock.
01:50 CET - Diomande again beats Hincapie one-on-one and whips in a cross but Ecuador's impenetrable defence deals with both that, the subsequent cross and an attempted scissor kick from Wilfried Singo.
01:45 CET - There's yellow all around the stands and all throughout Ivory Coast's teamsheet after they earned three bookings in the space of 12 minutes. Ecuador had a set piece from the latest yellow card but Enner Valencia nods it well over the top.
01:39 CET - Ecuador are struggling to contain Diomande despite some reinforcements on their left side of the pitch. He set up what was eventually a blocked shot from Nicolas Pepe in the 36th minute. Still 0-0.
01:33 CET - Minda slams the crossbar from inside the box after finding his way through a sea of orange kits! Lovely pass from Pedro Vite to set it up. Ecuador are edging closer towards the opening goal.
01:27 CET - The noise swirling around the stadium was dialled up a notch by John Yeboah striking the crossbar from the edge of the box and the Ecuadorians were unable to score from the follow-up. A hydration break is called just as things were getting exciting, naturally.
01:20 CET - This game is speeding up a controlled start and Ivory Coast are creating a couple of opportunities of their own. Bazoumana Toure wasn't far from hitting the inside of the right post a couple of minutes before Elye Wahi meekly scuffed a shot into the body of Galindez.
01:15 CET - Enner Valencia squanders the first chance of the game, taking a shot from inside the box following a low cross from Piero Hincapie. Valencia's direct opponent lost his feet in the box, giving him a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but Valencia also appeared to lose balance as he put it over the crossbar. Ecuador continue to dominate possession. Yeboah had a shot of his own from the edge of the box but went over the top-left corner.
01:10 CET - There's a sea of yellow all around this iconic 67,000-capacity home of the Philadelphia Eagles and the crowd are already making their presence felt, jeering the fleeting periods of possession the Ivorians have had in the first several minutes. The foot speed and acceleration of Alan Minda looks as though it could have a decisive impact on this game.
01:01 CET - All set for kickoff in Philly after the teams shake hands with stand-in referee François Letexier of France, replacing the injured Michael Oliver of England. Even the refs have to deal with late changes from time to time!
00:49 CET - Just over 10 minutes to go in Philadelphia until kick-off, and both sides will know just how important this game is, given Germany's 7-1 cruise past Curacao earlier today. A win tonight will put the Ivory Coast or Ecuador on the brink of qualification.
00:21 CET - Let's get ourselves set for the third game of the day, in what could be an intriguing clash between Ecuador and Ivory Coast.
Piero Hincapie of Arsenal starts at the back for the South Americans, who were one of the best defensive teams during qualification, whilst Ivory Coast will lean on rising star Yan Diomande to give them a spark.
23:55 CET - After a drab first half, I asked for a better second half, and we sure got one!
Japan twice trailed, and twice hit back to snatch a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands - a result that will please the former, but really disappoint the latter, considering they were minutes away from a vital three points.
Both teams played pretty well, though, and the Netherlands have reasons to be positive. Japan were thoroughly deserving of their draw, and look good value to be a surprise package this tournament!
23:47 CET - With just over a minute to go, Daichi Kamada has headed home - courtesy of another deflection - to make it 2-2, and surely snatch a well-deserved draw for Japan against the Netherlands!
Koki Ogawa put in a gorgeous corner, and Kamada rose highest to nod past Bart Verbruggen - who probably should have done better.
23:23 CET - This game has burst into life, and it is Crysencio Summerville who has put the Netherlands back in front!
The West Ham forward, who had never played for his country before this month, has now bagged his first goal for the Netherlands in just his third appearance, and what a valuable goal it could prove to be. Cutting in on his left foot, he curled home superbly to make it 2-1.
23:16 CET - It is 1-1! Japan have equalised just six minutes after the Netherlands' opener, with Keito Nakamura blasting into the back of the net via a deflection. A goal on his World Cup debut!
23:09 CET - Captain fantastic Virgil van Dijk has given the Netherlands the lead just six minutes into the second half - exactly what the neutral wanted, and certainly what the Dutch fans wanted!
The big centre back got his head on the end of a wonderful cross from Liverpool team mate Ryan Gravenberch, and guided home superbly. 1-0!
23:04 CET - The second half is underway. Hoping for some better stuff!
22:48 CET - Half time in Texas, and the game is still 0-0. A bit underwhelming so far, and not many clear-cut chances created from either side. Hopefully it livens up after the break!
22:32 CET - Half an hour in, still not too much to note. It is a pretty cagey and tense affair, with both sides struggling to create.
22:16 CET - 15 minutes in and not too much to note. Donyell Malen had a very early chance, with his effort producing a fabulous save from goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. But since then, it has been pretty even.
22:00 CET - We are now underway in Texas!
21:54 CET - We are minutes away from kick-off. A Netherlands side under a lot of pressure following some iffy friendly results, take on a mighty impressive Japan team, one many would consider 'dark horses'. It should be a cracker!
21:15 CET - Ahead of the Netherlands' opening game against Japan, their fans have been in typically great form! There are reportedly 15,000 people at this march!
21:00 CET - It is all over and in the end Germany have made an opening match statement in Group E after thrashing Curacao 7-1 - a second half masterclass by Julian Nagelsmann's side.
20:53 CET - An incredibly cheeky chip from Kai Havertz and Germany are seven up - a familiar scoreline at the World Cup for them. In the second half, Germany's quality has shone through, reminding Curacao why they are four-time champions.
20:46 CET - Following the conclusion of this game is a fascinating clash between the Netherlands and Japan, and the teams are in! The big news is that West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville makes just his third appearance for Ronald Koeman's side after being upgraded from the under-21s ahead of this World Cup.
A huge chance for the exciting youngster to make a name for himself on the biggest of stages.
20:43 CET - It is six for Germany who have flexed their muscles in this second half (following on from Schlotterbeck's actual flexing), and substitute Deniz Undav has got on the scoresheet to add gloss to this now emphatic performance.
20:33 CET - Germany are in the mood now! Nathaniel Brown has scored his first goal for his nation after expertly controlling a volley into the bottom corner to finish a crisp move. Germany are building up quite the goal catalogue now and are 5-1 ahead.
20:12 CET - After a goal at the end of the first half, Germany have scored right at the start of the second to take total control of this contest.
It is arguably the goal of the game, too, as a smart one-touch move is finished off in classy fashion by Jamal Musiala. 4-1 and game over!
20:10 CET - It is second half time between Germany and Curacao and the first piece of news to bring you is that Jeremy Antonisse has been subbed on for Sontje Hansen.
19:55 CET - That was the last key action of the first half and despite a brief setback (and embarrassment), Germany have restored dominance and control of this contest. It is hard to see a way back for debutants Curacao now.
19:50 CET - Germany have a penalty after a clumsy foul by Riechedly Bazoer inside the box.
And Julian Naglesmann's side make no mistake from the spot as Kai Havertz steps up and nonchalantly found the bottom corner. Germany now lead 3-1 and should be safe to avoid a humiliating result.
19:43 CET - Germany are back ahead after scoring from a set-piece! It was an inviting corner and Nico Schlotterbeck made no mistake with directing a bullet header into the top corner. Relief for the Germans, for now at least...
19:26 CET - Wow! Is the first big shock at this World Cup brewing? Curacao are level against Germany after a sustained spell of pressure!
It was messy at the back from Germany, and Curacao got some fortune with how the ball fell to Livano Comenencia and how his strike took a deflection on its way in, but they will not care!
A historic moment on what is a historic day for Curacao. A memory that will last a lifetime for players and supporters.
19:08 CET - Germany have taken less than six minutes to take the lead against Curacao! It is a brilliant goal too, after Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha finished off a sweeping move with a bullet strike from just inside the area.
This could be a long 90 minutes for Curacao on their World Cup debut...
19:00 CET - It is go time at the World Cup! Strap in, this promises to be a fascinating game between the four-time champions and World Cup debutants.
Check out all the match stats with Flashscore.
18:50 CET - Are you ready for another big day at the World Cup? Well, ready or not, the first game is here with action getting underway in 10 minutes!
17:43 CET - Ready for some team news for the first game of this Super Sunday? Julian Nagelsmann has gone with an attacking lineup that sees a front four of Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Leroy Sane and Kai Havertz.
With Germany's opponents, Curacao preparing to make their World Cup debut, meanwhile, head coach Dick Advocaat has named his first team since returning to coach the country, with former Man United prospect Tahith Chong in the starting lineup.
16:25 CET - After the conclusion of Germany against Curacao, attention turns to one of the most anticipated matches of the group stages as the Netherlands take on Japan. There is no doubt that the Dutch are the favourites, but Japan are ranked 18th in the world for a reason and under Ronald Koeman, this is far from a great Dutch side.
That can be seen in their four friendlies leading up to the World Cup alone, as the Netherlands edged to wins against Uzbekistan and Norway but fell to a shock defeat to Algeria and a goalless draw against Ecuador.
Japan, meanwhile have won all of their last six games, including a famous win against England in March, and they will be full of confidence heading into tonight's clash. They will fancy their chances of causing another upset against the Netherlands.
The question is, will Koeman's side step up their game on the big stage?
15:00 CET - The first game between Germany and Curacao is in about four hours. Ahead of that, why don't you check out some of our features for the upcoming matches?
An unorthodox path: Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki ready for World Cup
The Goliath Syndrome: Will the Netherlands finally beat a top opponent?
Smallest country in World Cup history: Curacao out to stun heavyweights Germany
13:00 CET - Good afternoon and welcome to day four at the World Cup! In case you missed it, catch up with how day three unfolded here and check out our day four highlights!
First up this afternoon is a fascinating clash between former champions Germany and debutants Curacao in a classic David vs Goliath battle.
Julian Nagelsmann's side are the huge favourites but with that comes all the pressure and anything but a convincing win will be unconvincing for Germany's critics.
