Group F – On a record-breaking day, Ecuador shocked Germany to keep on in the competition, while Australia, Côte d’Ivoire, the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden also moved on.

To advance to this stage for the first time in their history, Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0; the Netherlands won Group F by defeating Tunisia. Japan and Sweden tied their matches, which let both countries to qualify.

Australia moved ahead following a goalless draw with Paraguay; Türkiye won late goal over the USA.

With their victory over Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire created history by moving past the group stage for the very first time. Ecuador shocked Germany as well and advanced.

Following a simple victory over Tunisia in Kansas City, the Netherlands came top in Group F. Japan’s 1-1 tie with Sweden let both teams advance to the following level. Sweden made the cut as one of the top third-place finishers.

Co-hosts USA lost 3-2 to Turkey in the final games of the day, while Australia tied Paraguay and so placed second in Group D.

First time, Côte d’Ivoire knew a victory against Curaçao would qualify them for the knockout stage. They only scored seven minutes into the Philadelphia game. Yan Diomande set the opportunity; Nicolas Pepe scored.

Curaçao also had chances, but Pepe’s second-half goal brought their tournament run to an end and let Côte d’Ivoire mark their historic advancement.

Result

Curaçao 0-2 Côte d’Ivoire
Group E Philadelphia Stadium