World Cup 2026, June 14: Germany Hit Seven and Sweden Run Wild
Updated 17 June 2026.
World Cup 2026 results on June 14 were all about goals: Germany hammered Curaçao 7-1 for the biggest win of the tournament so far, Sweden swept Tunisia aside 5-1, Japan twice fought back to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands, and Côte d’Ivoire edged Ecuador 1-0 with a last-minute winner. Four matches, 19 goals, and a clear message from two of Europe’s heavy hitters.
| Match | Result | Group | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany v Curaçao | 7-1 | E | Havertz 2, Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Musiala, Brown, Undav; Comenencia |
| Côte d’Ivoire v Ecuador | 1-0 | E | Diallo 90′ |
| Netherlands v Japan | 2-2 | F | Van Dijk 50′, Summerville 64′; Nakamura 57′, Kamada 88′ |
| Sweden v Tunisia | 5-1 | F | Ayari 2, Isak, Gyökeres, Svanberg; Rekik |
Germany run riot against Curaçao
Germany produced the rout of the tournament, thrashing Curaçao 7-1 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Kai Havertz scored twice, including a penalty, with Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, and substitutes among the scorers as Germany ran riot after Juriën Comenencia had briefly levelled for the tournament debutants. The full story is in our Germany 7-1 Curaçao report.
Sweden go goal-crazy against Tunisia
Sweden were almost as ruthless, beating Tunisia 5-1 at the Estadio BBVA. Yasin Ayari struck twice, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres also on target, a frightening front line firing on its World Cup bow. Sweden’s five goals put them top of Group F on goal difference. Read the detail in our Sweden 5-1 Tunisia report.
Japan refuse to fold against the Netherlands
The day’s best contest came in Arlington, where Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands. Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville put the Dutch ahead each time, but Keito Nakamura and a late Daichi Kamada strike on 88 minutes earned Japan a deserved point. It was a statement of intent from a Japan side many fancy as dark horses.
Côte d’Ivoire leave it late
Côte d’Ivoire needed stoppage time to break down Ecuador, with Diallo striking on 90 minutes for a 1-0 win in Philadelphia. The three points lifted the Ivorians level with Germany at the top of Group E, despite the gulf in goal difference after Germany’s haul.
Where the World Cup 2026 June 14 results leave the groups
Germany and Côte d’Ivoire share top spot in Group E on three points, with Germany’s goal difference of plus six a huge early advantage. Sweden lead Group F ahead of Japan and the Netherlands, who are level on a point. Goal difference is shaping up to be decisive in the new format. Follow it on our standings page, with live goals on live scores and upcoming games on the fixtures page. The format is explained in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What were the World Cup 2026 results on June 14?
On 14 June 2026: Germany 7-1 Curaçao, Sweden 5-1 Tunisia, Netherlands 2-2 Japan and Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 Ecuador. Germany’s seven-goal rout was the biggest win of the tournament so far.
What was the biggest win at World Cup 2026 so far?
Germany’s 7-1 victory over Curaçao on 14 June was the biggest win of the group stage to that point, with Kai Havertz scoring twice in a one-sided contest at NRG Stadium.
Did Japan beat the Netherlands at World Cup 2026?
No, the match finished 2-2. Japan twice came from behind, with Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada (88′) cancelling out goals from Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville.
