Germany scored 7. Japan stole a point. Today it gets good.

Who won yesterday's World Cup games?

Day 4 of the World Cup gave us the full range: a mercy-rule game, a gut-punch draw, a 90th-minute dagger, and a statement from two teams that showed up like they had something to prove. Here's the breakdown.

Germany 7, Curaçao 1 — Group E

Felix Nmecha opened it in the 6th minute and Germany basically never stopped scoring. Final: 7-1. Havertz got two (including a penalty), Musiala added one, Brown, Undav, and Schlotterbeck all contributed, and Curaçao's Comenencia somehow found the net for a consolation goal in the 21st to make it a historically weird scoreline. Germany now holds the all-time World Cup record for goals in a group stage opener. Curaçao is playing in their first World Cup ever. You know how the first time you played Madden against someone who'd been playing for years, they just broke your defense into pieces until you found the mute button? Germany did Germany things, but turned it up to eleven.

Netherlands 2, Japan 2 — Group F

This was the game of the day. Van Dijk headed the Dutch in front in the 50th minute. Japan's Nakamura deflected one in at the 57th to equalize. Summerville put the Netherlands back up in the 64th. Then came the 89th minute: Daichi Kamada diverted in a header that sent the Dallas stadium into absolute chaos and earned Japan a point nobody outside Tokyo thought they'd get. You know how Lamar Jackson is great until suddenly he is catastrophically not, and then you're just standing there in your living room holding a snack you forgot you were eating? Netherlands fans know that feeling now. Japan looked flat-out beaten twice and refused to accept the memo.

Ivory Coast 1, Ecuador 0 — Group E

Ecuador hit the crossbar twice in the first half and was clearly the better team for 89 minutes. Then Singo made a lung-busting run down the right, cut it back, and Amad Diallo, who came off the bench in the 55th minute, side-footed it in at the 90th. Walk-off grand slam. Pure baseball-style cruelty delivered with a soccer boot. Ecuador's 19-match unbeaten streak? Gone. Amad Diallo's confidence level? Stratospheric.

Sweden 5, Tunisia 1 — Group F

Alexander Isak (30th minute) and Viktor Gyökeres (59th) did what every soccer-informed NFL fan expected them to do: absolutely cooked. Yasin Ayari added two long-range screamer goals, Svanberg chipped in late, and Tunisia's Rekik got a consolation. Sweden has two of the most unstoppable forwards in world soccer right now. Isak and Gyökeres up top is like Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley in the same backfield, except neither one is going to platoon. Group F is going to be something.

Who plays today? (June 15, 2026)

Monday has four matches. You're going to want to stay home.

Spain vs. Cabo Verde — Noon ETon Fox and Telemundo. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Spain's first match. Cabo Verde's first World Cup in history. Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Nico Williams vs. a team that upset Serbia in a prep friendly. The math says Spain by a lot. The World Cup says “lol, maybe.”

Belgium vs. Egypt — 3 p.m. ET on Fox and Telemundo. Lumen Field, Seattle. De Bruyne vs. Salah. More on this one below because it deserves more than a paragraph.

Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay — 6 p.m. ETon FS1 and Telemundo. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Uruguay is a legitimate dark horse. Darwin Núñez leads the line for a team that knows how to grind through group stages, and Saudi Arabia is coming off back-to-back solid Asian Cup runs. Better game than the schedule slot suggests.

Iran vs. New Zealand — 9 p.m. ETon FS1 and Telemundo. SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. Both teams fighting for their first-ever World Cup group stage win. Iran is disciplined and physical. New Zealand got here through a playoff and will not be intimidated. Good late-night option if you're already invested in the Group G table.

What's the must-watch game today?

Belgium vs. Egypt at 3 p.m. ET is the one. Put it in the calendar, put it in the group chat, and make sure your TV is actually on Fox before kickoff.

Kevin De Bruyne is 34 years old and still the most dangerous midfielder on the planet. Think of him as a quarterback who reads defenses at light speed and then throws the ball to exactly where your safety isn't. He moved to Napoli this year and dropped five goals and two assists in 18 Serie A games while making it look like he was jogging. Belgium's Lukaku leads the line, Doku stretches the field from the left, and the whole machine flows through De Bruyne. Belgium's generation of stars has been called “The Golden Generation” for a decade. They've never won a major trophy. This is their last real shot.

On the other side: Mohamed Salah just shared the Premier League Golden Boot with 23 goals and 13 assists for Liverpool. In the NFL world, Salah is your X receiver who makes the Pro Bowl every year and makes every corner look slow. Egypt has never gotten out of the World Cup group stage. Salah is 33 and this may be his last chance to change that. Hossam Hassan's Egypt side held a clean sheet in all six qualifying matches. They're not coming to Seattle to be a footnote.

Upset potential? Real. Belgium's defense has leaks, and Salah on the counter with space is basically uncontainable. If Egypt sits deep and hits on the break, this gets interesting in a hurry. Think a mid-major team catching a top-ten seed cold in March Madness. Belgium's better. Egypt doesn't care.

We broke down Belgium's attacking system on the Game Day School YouTube channel. Head over and watch before kickoff.

Belgium vs Egypt what time and channel?

Belgium vs. Egypt kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle. Streaming: Fox Sports app and Fubo. Check the How-to-Watch cheat sheet for all four of today's broadcasts, or grab a streaming pass here.

What channel are today's World Cup games on?

Full channel rundown for Monday, June 15:

• Noon ET — Spain vs. Cabo Verde: Fox / Telemundo
• 3 p.m. ET — Belgium vs. Egypt: Fox / Telemundo
• 6 p.m. ET — Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay: FS1 / Telemundo
• 9 p.m. ET — Iran vs. New Zealand: FS1 / Telemundo

All four matches are also available on the Fox Sports app and Fubo. See the complete How-to-Watch guide or stream every game here.

New here? Start with these

If today's your first day watching the World Cup and you're trying to figure out what's going on, welcome. We explain everything in NFL, MLB, and CFB terms over on the Game Day School YouTube channel. Hit subscribe and we'll make sure you're never confused at the watch party again.

• How the 2026 World Cup Works — groups, knockout rounds, and why a tie can be a good result
• How to Watch the 2026 World Cup — every channel, streaming option, and blackout workaround
• Yesterday's recap (June 14) — Switzerland, Brazil, Scotland, and Australia results

FAQ: World Cup June 15, 2026

What time does Belgium play today?

Belgium vs. Egypt kicks off at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT on Monday, June 15 at Lumen Field in Seattle. It airs on Fox in English and Telemundo in Spanish.

Did Germany really score 7 goals?

Yes. Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 on June 14, setting a World Cup record for most goals in a group stage opening match. Havertz scored twice, Nmecha opened the scoring, and Musiala, Brown, Undav, and Schlotterbeck all contributed. Curaçao was playing in their very first World Cup match.

What channel is Belgium vs Egypt on?

Belgium vs. Egypt is on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) at 3 p.m. ET. You can also stream on the Fox Sports app or Fubo. The full channel list for every World Cup match is in the How-to-Watch cheat sheet.

How did Japan draw with the Netherlands?

Japan were losing 2-1 going into the 89th minute when Daichi Kamada headed in a dramatic equalizer to make it 2-2. Van Dijk and Summerville scored for the Netherlands; Nakamura and Kamada replied for Japan. The draw gives both teams one point in Group F, with Sweden leading after their 5-1 win over Tunisia.