The Netherlands sent a message to World Cup 2026: 5–1 against Sweden, in Houston, with two goals from Brobbey in the first 20 minutes. Meanwhile, Germany only breathed easy when Undav hit the net at 90+4' — and Paraguay confirmed the surprise by beating Turkey as early as the 2nd minute.
Yesterday's results
The biggest win of the day came in Group F: Netherlands 5 x 1 Sweden, in Houston. Brian Brobbey opened the scoring at 5' and struck again at 17', leaving the score at 2–0 at half-time. In the second half, Cody Gakpo extended it at 47' and 54', Anthony Elanga pulled one back for Sweden at 59' and Crysencio Summerville sealed the result at 89'. Eight out of every ten fans on the site got the result right (80% accuracy) — a favourite that delivered with flying colours. According to O Globo, the Netherlands broke a 60-year unbeaten record in World Cups that belonged to Brazil.
In Group E, Germany 2 x 1 Ivory Coast, in Toronto, was a dramatic comeback. Franck Kessié put Ivory Coast ahead at 30' — a scoreline that held until half-time. Deniz Undav equalised at 68' and, just when a draw seemed certain, struck again in stoppage time (90+4') to seal the German comeback. 67% of tippers got the outcome right. Worth remembering: Germany are four-time world champions, with titles in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014.
The upset of the day came in Group D: Turkey 0 x 1 Paraguay, in San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara). Matías Galarza scored as early as the 2nd minute and the scoreline never changed — not at half-time, not afterwards. Only 25% of fans backed a Paraguayan victory. According to UOL, Galarza is a former Vasco player and the goal was described as a record, with the report also pointing to Turkey's elimination from the competition.
Closing the round in Group E, Ecuador 0 x 0 Curaçao, in Kansas City, was the result nobody predicted — 0% accuracy among tippers. No goals and no change in the scoreline from half-time to the final whistle. GE highlighted the emotional reaction from Gonzalo Plata after the draw that complicates Ecuador's position at the World Cup.
How the groups stand
Group D: United States leads with 6 points and a goal difference of +5. Australia and Paraguay share second place with 3 points each, but Turkey are practically eliminated, with zero points in two games and a goal difference of -3.
Group E: Germany alone at the top with 6 points and a goal difference of +7. Ivory Coast are second with 3 points. Ecuador and Curaçao have 1 point each — the fight for second place is open but the path got harder for the Ecuadorians.
Group F: Netherlands lead with 4 points and a goal difference of +4; Sweden are right behind with 3. Japan (1 point) and Tunisia (0) still have one game fewer.
Groups G and H: All teams have 1 point after the first round — everything still to play for.
Who scored in the rankings
The standout of the day was Mateus Sanino, who reached 30 points and leads the rankings. In second place, two anonymous fans tied with 20 points each. Vitor Pereira appears next with 10 points, alongside an anonymous fan also with 10. Moving to the front, Mateus Sanino!
Best of the stands
No featured pitaco was recorded in today's dossier.
Today's matches
Spain vs Saudi Arabia — Group H, at 13h (Brasília). The 2010 champions enter as absolute favourites: 71% of fans back Spain, against 29% for a draw and 0% for Saudi Arabia. Practically a consensus in the stands. Lock in your pick at /jogo/espanha-vs-arabia-saudita.
Belgium vs Iran — Group G, at 16h (Brasília). Both teams made their tournament debut and arrive level on points. Fans are 83% behind Belgium, 17% behind Iran and nobody backed a draw — a well-defined favourite. Give your pick at /jogo/belgica-vs-ira.
Uruguay vs Cape Verde — Group H, at 19h (Brasília). Two-time champions Uruguay (1930 and 1950) are the side with the greatest pedigree on the pitch, but the site's fans are not confident: only 17% back Uruguay, 50% back a draw and 33% back Cape Verde. Picks are well spread — don't miss out at /jogo/uruguai-vs-cabo-verde.
New Zealand vs Egypt — Group G, at 22h (Brasília). No doubts here: 100% of fans back Egypt, zero for New Zealand and zero for a draw. Total unanimity. Agree? Register it at /jogo/nova-zelandia-vs-egito.
Sources: openfootball, Google News, Wikidata