Germany and Sweden secure emphatic World Cup victories on Day 4

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Germany and Sweden secure emphatic World Cup victories on Day 4
Summary

Matchday four of the World Cup featured significant wins for Germany and Sweden on June 15. Germany overwhelmed Curacao, reclaiming control after an early equalizer to secure a dominant 7-1 victory. In a thrilling contest, the Netherlands faced Japan, with both teams trading goals before ending in a 2-2 draw. Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1, with Mattias Svanberg scoring just seconds after coming on as a substitute, and Yasin Ayari particularly impressive. The results mark a strong start for Germany and Sweden as they advance in the tournament.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Germany leads Curacao 7-1 in World Cup match.
  • Sweden defeats Tunisia 5-1 with a standout performance.
  • Netherlands and Japan end in a 2-2 draw.
  • Ivory Coast claims late win against Ecuador.
Latest Updates
  • 7:40 AMYahoo SportsWorld Cup Day 4: Germany thrash Curacao, Five-star Sweden
What they're saying
"

Sunday’s World Cup action featured emphatic wins for Germany and Sweden, alongside a ding-dong encounter between the Netherlands and Japan.We’ve recapped all the happenings from matchday four, inc...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days