{"id":337917,"date":"2026-06-16T03:34:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/337917\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T03:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:34:44","slug":"world-cup-2026-sunday-games-deliver-drama-groups-g-and-h-to-start-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/337917\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026: Sunday games deliver drama, Groups G and H to start Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH<\/a>) \u2014 Sunday was an amazing day of World Cup action that included 19 goals across four games. Among those matches were two dominant European performances and the best game of the tournament.<\/p>\n

That excitement brings us into the first full week of the World Cup as Monday is the debut of one of the main favorites alongside many teams flying under the radar. <\/p>\n

Here is what you missed from an exciting day at the World Cup on Sunday and what to watch for on Monday. <\/p>\n

Day 4 recap: Dutch-Japan thriller, Europeans dominate <\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"\"Cura\u00e7ao\u2019s Livano Comenencia celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eric Gay)\"\"German players celebrate after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eric Gay)\"\"German fans wave flags after the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Eric Gay)\"\"Japan celebrates a goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jessica Tobias)\"\"Japan fans clean up trash in the stadium following the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jessica Tobias)\"\"Netherlands\u2019 Virgil van Dijk (4) celebrates scoring his side\u2019s first goal against Japan during a World Cup Group F soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Julio Cortez)\"\"Ivory Coast\u2019s Amad Diallo, obscured, is surrounded by teammates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petr David Josek)\"\"Ivory Coast goalkeeper Yahia Fofana (1) makes a save during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matt Rourke)\"\"Fans react during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Petr David Josek)\"\"Sweden\u2019s Alexander Isak (9) celebrates with Sweden\u2019s Viktor Gyokeres (17) after he scored to put Sweden up, 3-1, during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Sofia Yaker)\"\"Tunisia players react after the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Moises Castillo)\"\"Fans react ahead of the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo\/Matias Delacroix)<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s goal fest began with one of the most dominant displays in World Cup history. Germany crushed debutants Cura\u00e7ao 7-1 in Houston to move into first place in Group E. Arsenal striker Kai Havertz scored twice, but the most shocking moment came in the 21st minute when Cura\u00e7ao midfielder Livano Comenencia scored his nation\u2019s first World Cup goal.<\/p>\n

In Arlington, the Netherlands and Japan played arguably the best game of the tournament that ended in a 2-2 tie. The Dutch surrendered two leads as captain Virgil van Dijk\u2019s goal was canceled by a Keito Nakamura\u2019s shot before a Crysencio Summerville go-ahead goal was canceled by an 88th minute header from Daichi Kamada.<\/p>\n

The third game had a dramatic conclusion as Ivory Coast stole a win over Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia. Manchester United forward Amad Diallo scored the winner in the 90th minute to seal Les Elephants first World Cup win in 12 years. The Ivorians will next face Germany, and the winner will clinch a knockout spot.<\/p>\n

Sweden was ruthless in Monterrey, Mexico, in a 5-1 win over Tunisia to shoot up into first place in Group F. Strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak each scored, but Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari snagged the headlines with two goals from outside the box.<\/p>\n

Spain features on Day 5, others to watch Monday<\/p>\n

Three more American cities will have their first World Cup games on Monday, beginning in Atlanta with the European champions. World No. 2 Spain will kick off at noon Eastern against African debutants Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Group H. Spain\u2019s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, is set to be available off the bench, per manager Luis de la Fuente. Yamal has not played since mid April, when he was hurt playing for Barcelona.<\/p>\n

\"\"Spain\u2019s Lamine Yamal works out during a training session, Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tenn., ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo\/Mike Stewart)<\/p>\n

At 3 p.m., Lumen Field in Seattle will host its first World Cup game as Belgium faces Egypt in Group G. The Red Devils are hoping that with less expectations they can make a run while the Pharoahs look for their second World Cup win.<\/p>\n

Months after hosting the college football championship game, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will welcome fans from South America and the Middle East at 6 p.m. for Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia. The two-time World Cup winners had a disappointing group stage exit four years ago, and the Green Falcons, who beat Argentina in their World Cup opener in 2022, look for another shocker over a former world champion.<\/p>\n

Monday\u2019s action concludes back at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles as Iran faces New Zealand. Much of the focus will be on the Iranian team and fans throughout this game with kickoff roughly 24 hours after the announced peace deal between Iran and the U.S. <\/p>\n

FIFA barred Iranian supporters from bringing the pre-Islamic Republic lion and sun flags, but some fans are looking to defy that ban, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n

On the other side, the Kiwis hope to avoid their first World Cup loss since 1982 and spoil Iran\u2019s first match.<\/p>\n

Spain vs Cape Verde \u2013 12 p.m. ET, Atlanta<\/p>\n

Belgium vs Egypt \u2013 3 p.m. ET, Seattle<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay \u2013 6 p.m. ET, Miami Gardens<\/p>\n

Iran vs New Zealand \u2013 9 p.m. ET, Inglewood<\/p>\n

New York\u2019s crazy sports week ahead<\/p>\n

The Big Apple could experience arguably the most jam-packed week of sports ever. It began on Saturday when Brazil played Morocco at MetLife Stadium with a large collection of Brazilian fans attending the match and taking over Times Square.<\/p>\n

Hours after that World Cup game, the five boroughs celebrated like it was 1973 as the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since then over the San Antonio Spurs. The victory means that a championship parade is set to be held on Thursday, as announced by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n

\"\"New York Knicks fans celebrate in the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Finals, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Andres Kudacki)\"\"Brazil\u2019s fans sing while watching the FIFA World Cup Group C match between Brazil and Morocco during a public watch party in Central Park, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Andres Kudacki)\"\"FILE \u2013 The clubhouse is seen at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig, File(\"\"Yankee Stadium during the second inning of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)<\/p>\n

Before Knicks fans can take over Manhattan again, the city will shift focus back to the World Cup on Tuesday for a match between France and Senegal. Parade day on Thursday is also the opening round of golf\u2019s U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, located on Long Island. The New York Yankees will also host games Tuesday through Sunday against the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) \u2014 Sunday was an amazing day of World Cup action that included 19 goals across…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":337918,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[150,152,151],"class_list":["post-337917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arlington","tag-arlington","tag-arlington-headlines","tag-arlington-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/337917","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=337917"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/337917\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/337918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=337917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=337917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=337917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}