Germany and Sweden qualify for knockout stage despite mixed results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Germany has qualified for the round of 32 in the World Cup despite losing 1-2 to Ecuador in their final group match. They finished top of Group E, with Felix Nmecha starting and being substituted for Maxi Beier, who made his World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Sweden drew 1-1 with Japan, finishing third in Group F but also advancing to the round of 16. Daniel Svensson made an impact as a substitute in the match against Japan. Turkey, however, was eliminated after finishing bottom of Group D following a victory over the USA.
- •Germany loses 1-2 to Ecuador but tops Group E.
- •Maxi Beier makes World Cup debut for Germany.
- •Sweden advances after drawing 1-1 with Japan.
- •Turkey wins 3-2 against the USA but is eliminated.
- •Germany's next opponent is undecided.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Beier makes World Cup debut – Germany and Sweden progress
"Although the German national team lost their final group match 1-2 to Ecuador, they have nevertheless qualified for the round of 32 byfinishing top of Group E. Felix Nmecha started the match and was s...
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