Germany needed the last kick to survive. Today: Spain takes the stage.

Who won yesterday's World Cup games?

Saturday had range. A blowout, a nail-biter that went all the way to the final whistle, a history-making draw from a country smaller than your hometown, and a midnight beatdown that ended someone's tournament. If you only had time for highlights, you missed a good one.

Netherlands 5, Sweden 1 — NRG Stadium, Houston

The Dutch did not so much win this game as confiscate it. Brian Brobbey scored twice in the first 17 minutes, Cody Gakpo added his own brace right after the break, and Crysencio Summerville stuck a fifth in late just to be rude. Anthony Elanga got one back for Sweden, which in this context was like scoring a garbage-time touchdown down 35. This is the Netherlands roster everyone keeps calling a sleeper contender, and on Saturday they hit on every deep ball they threw. Four points, knockout round basically in sight.

Germany 2, Ivory Coast 1 — BMO Field, Toronto

Germany spent 67 minutes looking like a team that forgot the game was today. Ivory Coast's Franck Kessié put the underdogs ahead in the 30th minute, and the four-time champs were genuinely staring down an upset. Then their coach did the most German thing possible: sent on a substitute named Deniz Undav, who promptly scored in the 68th minute and then again in the 94th to win it at the death. That is the soccer version of a backup running back coming off the bench to punch in the game-winner as time expires. Germany tops the group, but they will not want to watch the film.

The undercard: Ecuador 0, Curaçao 0 and Tunisia 0, Japan 4

Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup (population roughly 150,000, basically one mid-size American suburb with a flag), walked into Arrowhead Stadium and walked out with a 0-0 draw against a favored Ecuador side. For them, a clean sheet and a point is a parade. Then in the overnight window, Japan turned the 1,000th match in World Cup history into a statement: a 4-0 win over Tunisia, with Daichi Kamada scoring inside four minutes and Ayase Ueda bagging two more. Japan became the first Asian team to score four in a World Cup game, and the result sent Tunisia home. Quick, organized, ruthless: Japan looks like a problem.

Who plays today? (June 21, 2026)

Sunday is a brand-name buffet. Four games, a noon kickoff for the early crowd, and a late one out West to close the night.

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia — noon ET on Fox and Telemundo. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Spain is one of the favorites to win the whole thing, and Saudi Arabia is the team that famously stunned Argentina in 2022. The marquee name of the day. We break it down below.

Belgium vs. Iran — 3 p.m. ETon FS1 and Telemundo. SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. Belgium's golden generation is older but still loaded, and Iran is the kind of disciplined, hard-to-break opponent that ruins afternoons. A sneaky banana peel.

Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde — 6 p.m. ET on FS1 and Telemundo. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Uruguay is a gritty veteran outfit that nobody wants to draw. Cabo Verde, a chain of islands with fewer people than Cleveland, is just thrilled to be here, and they are tougher than the brochure suggests.

New Zealand vs. Egypt — 9 p.m. ET on FS1 and Telemundo. BC Place, Vancouver. The nightcap. New Zealand grinds, Egypt has the star power up top. One for the West Coast and the night owls.

What's the must-watch game today?

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, noon ET. It is the biggest name on the board, and Spain is the kind of program that treats ball possession the way Kansas City treats the two-minute drill: they hold onto it, they wear you down, and eventually you crack.

Here is the matchup in NFL terms. Spain is the precision passing offense, the team that nickel-and-dimes you for ten-yard completions until you've got nothing left in the fourth quarter. They do not need big plays because they never give the ball back. Saudi Arabia is the scrappy, well-coached underdog that thrives on one thing: chaos. They sit back, soak up pressure, and wait to land a single haymaker on the break. And remember, this is the exact formula they used to beat Lionel Messi and Argentina in 2022, the biggest upset in modern World Cup history.

The honest read: Spain should control 65 percent of the ball and win comfortably, because that is simply what they do to everyone. But if they get sloppy or impatient, Saudi Arabia has the blueprint and the nerve to pull off another shocker. Watch the first 25 minutes. If Spain scores early, it is a clinic. If it is still 0-0 at the half, Saudi Arabia starts believing, and so should you.

We broke down why Spain's keep-away style is so maddening to play against, and how an underdog actually pulls off a World Cup stunner, over on the GameDay School YouTube channel. Watch it before kickoff so you know exactly what you're looking at.

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia: What Time and Channel Today?

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia kicks off at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT on Sunday, June 21 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. 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?

• Noon ET — Spain vs. Saudi Arabia: Fox / Telemundo (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
• 3 p.m. ET — Belgium vs. Iran: FS1 / Telemundo (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood)
• 6 p.m. ET — Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde: FS1 / Telemundo (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)
• 9 p.m. ET — New Zealand vs. Egypt: FS1 / Telemundo (BC Place, Vancouver)

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

New here? Start with these

Just tuning in because somebody told you Spain is must-see and now you want to actually follow along? Good instinct. We explain every confusing soccer rule and moment using NFL and baseball terms over on the GameDay School YouTube channel. Subscribe before noon and you'll know exactly what you're watching when Spain kicks off.

• How the 2026 World Cup Works — groups, knockout rounds, and what “advancing” actually means
• How to Watch the 2026 World Cup — every channel and streaming option
• Yesterday's recap (June 20) — the Dutch rout, Germany's last-gasp escape, and Curaçao's historic point

FAQ: World Cup June 21, 2026

What time does Spain play today?

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia kicks off at noon ET / 9 a.m. PTon Sunday, June 21 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It airs on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), and it is the marquee matchup on today's four-game slate.

Did Germany win their World Cup game?

Yes, but barely. Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 on June 20 in Toronto, thanks to a brace from substitute Deniz Undav, including the winner in the 94th minute. Franck Kessié had given Ivory Coast a first-half lead before Germany rallied late to clinch top spot in their group.

What channel is Belgium vs. Iran on?

Belgium vs. Iran airs on FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) at 3 p.m. ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. You can also stream it on the Fox Sports app, Fox One, or Peacock for the Spanish broadcast.

What was the Netherlands vs. Sweden score?

The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 on June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scoring twice and Crysencio Summerville adding a fifth. The win moved the Dutch to four points and to the brink of the knockout round.