Paraguay and Netherlands secure wins in World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — 📊 100 Club updated and Curaçao make history with new Vozinha
"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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