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Day 10 of World Cup 2026 it has four more group matches, led by a meeting between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston. Germany will face Ivory Coast in Toronto, Ecuador will face Curacao in Kansas City, and Tunisia will face Japan in Monterrey.
Away from the action, the US booked their place in the knockout stages with a win over Australia, while Brazil came close to qualifying. Algeria have complained to FIFA about the refereeing decisions in their loss to Argentina, and questions continue to be raised about the cost of the games being played in Vancouver.
What is the schedule for Saturday?
- Netherlands vs Sweden at Houston Stadium, Texas, United States at 1pm EDT (18:00 GMT)
- Germany vs Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium, Canada at 4pm (20:00 GMT)
- Ecuador vs Curacao at Kansas City Stadium, United States at 8pm EDT (01:00 GMT Sunday)
- Tunisia vs Japan at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico at midnight EDT (06:00 GMT Sunday)
What are the Netherlands vs Sweden predictions?
The Netherlands and Sweden met 20 times, most recently in a 2-0 Dutch victory at the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in 2017. Sweden won one of their last seven meetings with the Oranje.
Despite Sweden’s big win in Tunisia, the Netherlands are the favourites.
Opta’s supercomputers give the Dutch a 55.9% chance of winning compared to 20.8% in Sweden, while photography scores 23.3%.
What are the predictions for Ecuador vs Curacao?
This will be the first meeting between Ecuador and Curacao. Ecuador are unbeaten in their last 13 games against CONCACAF opponents, winning seven and drawing six.
Ecuador is the favorite, winning 86.1 percent of Opta’s 25,000 predictions. The draw was rated 9.2 percent, while Curacao has a 4.7 percent chance of winning.
However, this World Cup has already produced several surprises, giving hope to the underdogs.
What are the Germany vs Ivory Coast predictions?
Germany and Ivory Coast have met only once, drawing 2-2 in a friendly in 2009. Germany have had a successful World Cup against African opposition, losing one of those eight matches.
Opta’s supercomputers make Germany the favourites, giving them a 44.4% chance of winning. Ivory Coast was voted by 30.0 percent, while the draw stood at 25.6 percent.
The Elephants will be looking to make history, never winning two games in one World Cup.
What are the Tunisia vs Japan predictions?
Japan have dominated the tournament, winning five of six meetings with Tunisia. Tunisia’s only win came in a friendly in 2022.
Although Tunisia has changed recently, Japan is the favorite. Opta’s supercomputers give them a 61.3% chance of winning, with Tunisia at 22.9% and Tunisia at 15.8%.
What else is making the World Cup?
Meet Osito, the latest star of the World Cup
Mexican fans will get a new World Cup mascot in Osito, an eight-year-old rescue dog who fell ill after arriving at the opening game on a cargo bike wearing a Mexican shirt, sunglasses and a cap.
Owned by Jorge Rangel who works in Mexico City, Osito accompanies him in his daily meetings and has become a hit, attracting a large audience and widespread attention on social media.
Norwegian fans form a viking line in Times Square
Norway’s return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence has brought a group of traveling supporters to the US, where fans have welcomed the event with music and Viking-led celebrations that have been a hit with locals.
The first red card under the new World Cup gag rule
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under the new World Cup rule after receiving a red card during his team’s victory. in Turkey.
The midfielder was sent off after a clash with Mert Muldur in the first half, with VAR upholding the decision. The rule gives a red card to players who cover their mouth with a hand, arm or shirt during the game.
The change was introduced after concerns that players could hide offensive or racist comments by covering their mouths during on-field arguments. Under the new guidelines, opponents can issue a straight red card when a player deliberately covers their mouth during a tackle.
The United States are progressing despite Pulisic’s absence
The US secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage without injured captain Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 to make it two wins in Group D.
With Paraguay later defeating Turkey, the Americans once again sealed the top spot in the group. Pulisic missed the game with a calf injury, but the US showed its depth and progressed without its leading star.
The group winners will meet the third-place team in the round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara, California.
Brazil will raise hopes of reaching the next round as Neymar nears his return
Matthew Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Junior added a goal and an assist as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 win over Haiti, boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup.
The defeat ended Haiti’s hopes of progressing, making them the first team to be eliminated from the extra-48 group stage. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti also revealed that Neymar is expected to return from injury in the group’s final match against Scotland.
Tunisia looks to Cape Verde for disappointment and inspiration
Tunisia’s new coach Herve Renard says his team can take confidence from Cape Verde playing Spain as they prepare for a must-win clash against Japan.
Renard, who was appointed after Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden, believes his team must avoid defeat to keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup for the first time. The Frenchman said Cape Verde’s performance shows that the underdogs can compete when they are prepared and disciplined.
Algeria has filed a complaint with FIFA regarding Lionel Messi
Algeria has reportedly complained to FIFA over a number of decisions it made during its 3-0 loss to Argentina, according to Reuters.
The complaint stems from Lionel Messi appearing to grab captain Aissa Mandi on the calf in the first half but avoided a penalty before completing his hat-trick. Algeria also expressed concern over the performance of Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in the second half which they believe should have been penalised.
DHS’s World Cup immigration records draw attention
As the US men’s team progressed to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory in Australia, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tried to tie the result with their incoming messages.
Ahead of the launch, DHS shared a photo on social media featuring three US players alongside the slogan: “Defend the homeland. One country. One country. One team.” After the victory, it posted another photo with the caption “They built the wall,” showing the group in front of the border fence.
The news drew attention because many members of the US team are from other countries. About half of the 26 players are first-generation Americans or have families living abroad, while six players were born outside the US.
Games on the ninth day, results
- The US advanced and won Group D.
- Brazil came close to qualify for the boxing competition.
- Morocco strengthened their position in Group C.
- Paraguay remained in contention in Group D.
- Haiti is I’m sorry they were the first sides to be released in the 2026 World Cup.
Beyond soccer: World Cup threat meets cheap scare in Vancouver
Al Jazeera’s David Mercer traveled through Vancouver as the city hosts the 2026 World Cup, and found that alongside the excitement of hosting the world’s biggest game, there is a serious concern about who will be able to attend.
Hotel rooms have reached prices of up to $1,000 per night on game days, prompting criticism from some tourism operators who say workers have taken advantage of the demand. The pressure grew when FIFA booked thousands of hotel rooms the following night before removing most of the disruption, disrupting tour operators and conference organizers.
“We sold our beauty, we sold our product, but we didn’t buy into future growth,” Royce Chwin, CEO at Destination Vancouver, told Al Jazeera. “Now we’re on the way to doing it.”
This issue continues for tourists who are looking for a place to stay. For many Vancouver families, the biggest problem is the cost of going to the games themselves.
Shushan Vardanian said his family changed their vacation plans to be in Vancouver for the games, but realized that one game would cost as much as their annual trip to visit family.
“With the prices we’re seeing right now, for our family to participate in one game, this is our annual vacation to visit families overseas,” said Susan Vardanya, who lives in Vancouver. “Having all these major barriers to getting tickets to such a big and important event in our city is frustrating.”
For a city that prides itself on being open and inclusive, the controversy surrounding the World Cup has gone beyond football. As fans fill stadiums and tourists flock to the city, many are questioning whether Vancouver’s biggest moment in the world is also showing its cost-effectiveness issues.
