The 2026 World Cup continues this Sunday with four matches on the schedule. Groups E and F take to the pitch with games spread across the evening and night, French time. The program kicks off at 19 p.m. with Germany vs. Curaçao, followed by Netherlands vs. Japan at 22 p.m. Two more matches will follow in the early hours of Monday morning: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador at 1 a.m., then Sweden vs. Tunisia at 4 a.m.
Germany kicks off its World Cup campaign against Curaçao
Germany will begin their campaign this Sunday evening against Curaçao. Kick-off is scheduled for 19 pm French time for this first match in Group E. The game will be broadcast on beIN Sports 1 and M6. For Germany, this opening match is crucial for getting their group stage campaign off to a good start. Curaçao, meanwhile, begins their tournament against one of the biggest names in world football.
The Netherlands face Japan this evening
At 22 p.m., the Netherlands will face Japan in Group F. This match will also be broadcast on beIN Sports 1 and M6. Both teams begin their World Cup campaign with an already crucial opening match to determine their group position. The Netherlands arrive with their usual status as a major force in European football. Japan approaches this encounter aiming for a successful start to the competition.
Ivory Coast-Ecuador at night
The second match in Group E will pit Ivory Coast against Ecuador. The game will kick off at 1:00 AM (French time) on Sunday night/Monday morning. It will be broadcast on beIN Sports 1. Ivory Coast begins its World Cup campaign against an Ecuadorian side also entering the competition with the aim of securing points in their opening match.
Sweden-Tunisia to conclude the program
The final match of the day will see Sweden take on Tunisia in Group F. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:00 AM French time, in the early hours of Monday morning. The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports 1. This fixture will conclude Sunday's schedule with two teams kicking off their World Cup campaigns after the Netherlands-Japan match, the other game in the group.
