USA, Germany seek perfect World Cup group stage records
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:32 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The United States and Germany aim to complete unbeaten group stage campaigns at the World Cup on June 25. The US faces Turkey in Los Angeles after securing top spot in Group D, while Germany is set to play Ecuador as Group E winners. The Dutch and Japan, both with four points, vie for progression in Group F as they meet Tunisia and Sweden, respectively. Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa also secured places in the knockout stage from Groups A and B, respectively.
- •USA targets third win against eliminated Turkey in Los Angeles.
- •Germany has already clinched Group E and faces Ecuador.
- •The Netherlands and Japan compete for knockout spots against Tunisia and Sweden.
- •Mexico and South Africa advance to the last 32 after their group stage performances.
- •Australia and Paraguay play for second place in Group D.
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts
"Co-hosts the United States and Germany will bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the Netherlands and Japan look poised to join them in the last 32.Co-hosts Mexico sailed into the last 32 with a 3-0 defeat of the Czech Republic in an ebullient Estadio Azteca to wrap up a perfect Group A record.
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