The USA punched its ticket. Today: the European heavyweights are back.

Who won yesterday's World Cup games?

Friday was the day the third host nation got to celebrate, and the USA did not waste it. Throw in a Brazil side that finally remembered it was Brazil and two early goals that basically ended their games before the popcorn was done, and Day 9 had a little bit of everything.

USA 2, Australia 0 — Lumen Field, Seattle

The Americans took care of business and clinched a knockout-round spot, and they did it the unglamorous way: an own goal and a header. In the 11th minute, Folarin Balogun whipped in a cross so dangerous that Australia defender Cameron Burgess turned it into his own net, which is the soccer equivalent of a punt returner muffing the catch in his own end zone. Then right before halftime, Alex Freeman headed home a rebound off a deflected Sergiño Dest shot. It got flagged offside, sat through a VAR review longer than a Thanksgiving replay challenge, and stood. The wild part: the USA did all of this without captain Christian Pulisic, out with a calf injury. Backup steps in, team doesn't miss a beat, playoff berth secured. We will take it.

Brazil 3, Haiti 0 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

After a sleepy 1-1 draw with Morocco to open, Brazil needed to look scary again, and they obliged. Matheus Cunha scored twice in the first half (23rd and 36th minute), Vinícius Júnior added a third in first-half stoppage time, and the Seleção cruised. This was the preseason-favorite finally hitting on the deep ball after a boring Week 1: same roster, same talent, suddenly everything clicks. Haiti, a World Cup debutant just happy to be dancing in Philly, never had an answer.

The early birds: Morocco 1, Scotland 0 and Paraguay 1, Türkiye 0

Both of these games were basically decided before anyone found their seats. Morocco struck early through Ismael Saibari and then did what good defensive teams do, sat on the lead and dared Scotland to break them down, which Scotland could not. Over in the nightcap, Paraguay scored inside the first minute through Matías Galarza and then turned the rest of the match into a defensive clinic to stun Türkiye. Two 1-0 results, two early haymakers, two teams happy to play rope-a-dope for 89 minutes. And remember: Paraguay is the team the USA already beat 4-1, so seeing them grind out a win actually makes the American opener look even better.

Who plays today? (June 20, 2026)

Groups E and F take center stage for their second round of fixtures, and Europe's big names are all on the marquee. Four games, starting nice and early.

Netherlands vs. Sweden — 1 p.m. ETon Fox and Telemundo. NRG Stadium, Houston. The Dutch are one of the most talented rosters in the whole bracket and want to lock up their group early. Sweden is the dangerous wild card. The day's opener and a sneaky good one.

Germany vs. Ivory Coast — 4 p.m. ETon Fox and Telemundo. BMO Field, Toronto. The four-time champions against a fast, athletic Ivory Coast side. The biggest brand name on today's board. We break it down below.

Ecuador vs. Curaçao — 8 p.m. ETon FS1 and Telemundo. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City. Curaçao is the smallest nation ever to make a World Cup (population around 150,000, roughly a mid-size American suburb), and every minute they play is history. Ecuador is the heavy favorite.

Tunisia vs. Japan — midnight ET on FS1 and Telemundo. Estadio BBVA, Monterrey. A late-night puzzle: Japan is quick and organized, Tunisia is stubborn. One for the true believers and the West Coast crowd.

What's the must-watch game today?

Germany vs. Ivory Coast, 4 p.m. ET. It is the heavyweight name of the day, and Germany is the kind of program that treats the World Cup the way Alabama treats the College Football Playoff: they expect to be there, and they expect to win.

Here is the matchup in NFL terms. Germany is the perennial-contender franchise with a deep, disciplined roster: not always the flashiest, but they execute, they convert in the red zone, and they almost never beat themselves. Think of a buttoned-up offense that just methodically moves the chains until you crack. Ivory Coast is the explosive, athletic underdog built on speed, the team with the track-star receivers who can flip a game with one big play. If the Ivorians can turn this into a track meet, they have the legs to spring an upset.

The honest read: Germany should control the tempo and grind out the win, because their whole identity is refusing to let games get chaotic. But Ivory Coast's speed is real, and if Germany gets sloppy or casual, this is exactly the kind of game that turns into a stunner. Tune in at kickoff, because the first 20 minutes will tell you which movie you're watching.

We broke down how Germany's machine-like style actually works, and why American fans should not sleep on Ivory Coast's speed, over on the GameDay School YouTube channel. Watch it before kickoff so you know exactly who to keep your eyes on.

Germany vs. Ivory Coast: What Time and Channel Today?

Germany vs. Ivory Coast kicks off at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 20 at BMO Field in Toronto. It airs on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Stream it on the Fox Sports app, Fox One, Fubo, or Peacock for the Spanish call. Check the full How-to-Watch cheat sheet for every option, or grab a streaming pass here.

What channel are today's World Cup games on?

• 1 p.m. ET — Netherlands vs. Sweden: Fox / Telemundo (NRG Stadium, Houston)
• 4 p.m. ET — Germany vs. Ivory Coast: Fox / Telemundo (BMO Field, Toronto)
• 8 p.m. ET — Ecuador vs. Curaçao: FS1 / Telemundo (Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City)
• Midnight ET — Tunisia vs. Japan: FS1 / Telemundo (Estadio BBVA, Monterrey)

See the complete How-to-Watch guide or stream every game here.

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Just tuning in because the USA clinched and now you want to actually follow the rest of it? Smart move. We explain every confusing soccer rule and moment using NFL and baseball terms over on the GameDay School YouTube channel. Subscribe before Germany kicks off and you'll know exactly what you're watching by 4 p.m.

• How the 2026 World Cup Works — groups, knockout rounds, and what “clinching” actually means
• How to Watch the 2026 World Cup — every channel and streaming option
• Yesterday's recap (June 19) — the USA clinches, Brazil wakes up, and two early daggers

FAQ: World Cup June 20, 2026

What time does Germany play today?

Germany vs. Ivory Coast kicks off at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PTon Saturday, June 20 at BMO Field in Toronto. It airs on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), and it is the marquee matchup on today's four-game slate.

Did the USA win their World Cup game?

Yes. The USA beat Australia 2-0 on June 19 at Lumen Field in Seattle, on an own goal and an Alex Freeman header, and the win clinched a spot in the knockout round. They did it without captain Christian Pulisic, who sat out with a calf injury.

What channel is Netherlands vs. Sweden on?

Netherlands vs. Sweden airs on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) at 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston. You can also stream it on the Fox Sports app or Fox One.

What was the Brazil vs. Haiti score?

Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on June 19 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinícius Júnior adding a third before halftime. It was Brazil's first win of the tournament after an opening 1-1 draw with Morocco.