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Curaçao earns historic point in World Cup; Iran expresses discontent

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:14 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Curaçao earns historic point in World Cup; Iran expresses discontent
Summary

Curaçao secured their first-ever point in World Cup history during the ongoing tournament on June 21, 2026. In a match marked by strong performances, Sweden suffered a heavy defeat, falling 5-1 to the Netherlands after previously defeating Tunisia. Iran raised concerns about a lack of support from other national teams, signaling broader issues within the tournament. As the tournament progresses, teams continue to vie for impactful results.

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  • •Curaçao claims first World Cup point on June 21.
  • •Sweden loses 5-1 to the Netherlands after beating Tunisia.
  • •Iran questions lack of support from other teams.
  • •Tournament continues with various teams needing strong results.
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⚽ All the latest news from day 10 of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us Results and reports: Here’s what happened on Saturday at the World Cup … Sweden followed up their 5-1 opening win over Tunisia with a thumping by the same scoreline by the Netherlands, with Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey on the scoresheet twice in Houston. Nick Ames was there: Continue reading...

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