Paraguay and Netherlands secure wins in World Cup matches

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:11 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Paraguay and Netherlands secure wins in World Cup matches
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On June 20, the FIFA World Cup 2026 featured several key matches. Paraguay achieved its first tournament victory, defeating Turkey 1-0, while the Netherlands routed Sweden 5-1 for its initial win. This victory catapulted the Netherlands into the World Cup's "100 club," marking 100 goals scored in tournament history. Germany also claimed victory, beating Ivory Coast 2-1, which guaranteed their advancement as group winners. In a historic event, Curaçao earned its first-ever World Cup point by drawing 0-0 with Ecuador, showcasing a standout performance with goalkeeper Eloy Room recording 15 saves. Upcoming matches include Tunisia vs Japan and Spain vs Saudi Arabia on the following day.

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  • Paraguay defeats Turkey 1-0 for its first World Cup win.
  • Netherlands scores 5-1 against Sweden, entering the '100 club.'
  • Germany secures group winner status with 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.
  • Curaçao draws 0-0 with Ecuador, marking its first point in World Cup history.
  • Eloy Room sets record with 15 saves in the match against Ecuador.
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  • 2:11 AMYahoo Sports📊 100 Club updated and Curaçao make history with new Vozinha
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Saturday (20) brought four more FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for football fans.Still in the early hours, Paraguay claimed their first win of the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Turkey.With two defea...

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