World Cup Day 15 What to Watch: USMNT aims for undefeated group play; Netherlands, Japan, Sweden battle for Group F

The 2026 World Cup continues Thursday with Groups D, E and F in action. It's the final day of group play for these 12 teams and places in the Round of 32 remain on the line. As teams battle to win groups or finish second, third-place spots are also up for grabs for teams that struggled in their opening two matches. The knockout round bracket will become a little more clear after Thursday as group play winds down in the competition. Here's what you need to know for Day 15 of the World Cup. Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast Thursday, June 25 | 4 p.m. ET | Philadelphia | TV: Fox Odds: Curaçao (+1600), Ivory Coast (-650), Tie (+700) There's a lot to play for in Group E with second place up for grabs along with a potential third-place spot. Ivory Coast will clinch second place in the group if it gets a win or draw against Curaçao. The other side of the coin sees them knocked out completely if they lose to Curaçao and Ecuador beats Germany. Curaçao, meanwhile, needs a lot of help. The Blue Wave can earn second spot if they beat Ivory Coast and Germany beats Ecuador or they beat Ivory Coast, Ecuador tops Germany and Curaçao beats out Ecuador on goal difference. A loss or draw against Ivory Coast, coupled with Ecuador getting a result against Germany or a loss to Ivory Coast, Germany beating Ecuador and Ecuador topping Curaçao on goal difference would mean elimination. Ecuador vs. Germany Thursday, June 25 | 4 p.m. ET | East Rutherford, N.J. | TV: Fox Odds: Ecuador (+280), Germany (-120), Tie (+320) Germany have won the group and will next face a third-place team from either Groups A, B, C, D or F. Ecuador can finish second if it beats Germany, Curaçao tops Ivory Coast and Ecuador bests Curaçao on goal difference. They will be knocked out if they lose to Germany and Curaçao gets a result against Ivory Coast or they lose to Germany, Curaçao lose to Ivory Coast and Curaçao is better on goal differential or they draw with Germany and Curaçao wins over Ivory Coast. Japan vs. Sweden Thursday, June 25 | 7 p.m. ET | Dallas | TV: Fox Odds: Japan (-120), Sweden (+340), Tie (+250) Group F is a tight one with Netherlands and Japan tied on points atop the group and Sweden right behind with three points. A win for Japan or Sweden will see them advance. A draw could still help the Swedes get through as a third-place side Tunisia vs. Netherlands Thursday, June 25 | 7 p.m. ET | Kansas City, Mo. | TV: Fox Odds: Tunisia (+2200), Netherlands (-1000), Tie (+900) The Eagles of Carthage are playing for pride having been eliminated after losing their first two matches. A draw is good enough for the Dutch to move on, while a win could see them take the group depending on Japan's result against Sweden. Türkiye vs. USA Thursday, June 25 | 10 p.m. ET | Inglewood, Calif. | TV: Fox Odds: Türkiye (+260), USA (-110), Tie (+300) The USMNT are group winners after only two matches for the first time ever. They are facing a Türkiye side with nothing on the line having already been eliminated. Expect to see changes in the U.S. starting XI with four players carrying yellow cards and Christian Pulisic (calf) expected to be available for Mauricio Pochettino. Paraguay vs. Australia Thursday, June 25 | 10 p.m. ET | Santa Clara, Calif. | TV: Fox Odds: Paraguay (+185), Australia (+300), Tie (+120) Second place in Group D is on the line with Australia taking it with a win or draw, while Paraguay needs a victory to finish second. A draw could still bode well for Paraguay depending on how the third place standings shake out.