【World Cup 2026】Group A–F Matchday 2 All 12 Matches Recap | Japan Crushes Tunisia with 4 Goals, Canada Nets 6, Germany's Last-Gasp Comeback
A full recap of all 12 Group A–F Matchday 2 fixtures from June 19–21, 2026. Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 to sit joint-top of their group, Canada scored 6 goals, and Germany completed a last-gasp comeback win. Host nations Mexico, the United States, and Canada all featured. Scores, scorers, cards, and pass accuracy covered in full.
Matchday 2 of WC 2026 Groups A–F — all 12 matches — was played June 19–21 (JST). Japan's dominant win, all three host nations advancing together, and stunning upsets — here's a complete rundown of every score, scorer, booking/dismissal, pass accuracy, and what to watch in Matchday 3.
Japan was the headline act. Kamada Daichi, Ueda Ayase (2 goals), and Ito Junya dazzled against Tunisia in a commanding 0-4 win. Moriyasu Japan, who drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their opener, now sit on 4 points with a goal difference of +4, level with the Netherlands at the top of Group F. The Netherlands also demolished Sweden 5-1, meaning both top sides in Group F claimed big victories on Matchday 2.
Canada were equally prolific in the goals department, brushing aside Qatar 6-0 as Jonathan David completed a hat-trick. All three host nations added 3 points: Mexico (1-0 vs. South Korea) and the USA (2-0 vs. Australia) also won. Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 courtesy of two goals from Matheus Cunha, while Germany came from behind to edge Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 at the death thanks to a Undav brace.
There were shocks aplenty, too. In Group D, Turkey racked up 32 shots and 79% possession yet fell to a 2nd-minute strike and lost 0-1 to Paraguay. In Group E, Curaçao — who were hammered 1-7 by Germany in their opener — heroically kept out Ecuador's 28 shots (15 on target) to earn a scoreless draw and claim their first-ever World Cup point. With 4 red cards across 3 matches, the three days served up equal measures of attacking football and chaos.
sports_soccer All 12 Matches at a Glance
| Date (JST) | Match | Score | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19 | Czech Republic vs. South Africa | 1-1 | Y3 |
| 6/19 | Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4-1 | Y3, R1 |
| 6/19 | Canada vs. Qatar | 6-0 | Y2, R2 |
| 6/19 | Mexico vs. South Korea | 1-0 | Y2 |
| 6/20 | USA vs. Australia | 2-0 | Y7 |
| 6/20 | Scotland vs. Morocco | 0-1 | Y2 |
| 6/20 | Brazil vs. Haiti | 3-0 | Y4 |
| 6/20 | Turkey vs. Paraguay | 0-1 | Y2, R1 |
| 6/21 | Netherlands vs. Sweden | 5-1 | Y3 |
| 6/21 | Germany vs. Côte d'Ivoire | 2-1 | Y0 |
| 6/21 | Ecuador vs. Curaçao | 0-0 | Y6 |
| 6/21 | Tunisia vs. Japan | 0-4 | Y0 |
A total of 34 yellow cards and 4 red cards across all 12 matches. While all three host nations picked up wins, Turkey and Ecuador dominated in terms of stats yet failed to convert, making the gap between possession and results one of the defining stories of this second round of fixtures.
sports_soccer 1. Czech Republic 1-1 South Africa (6/19 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium / Atlanta)
South Africa took control of possession throughout the match despite conceding in the 6th minute to a Sadílek goal. They outperformed Czech Republic with 62% possession, a pass accuracy of 90% (508/563), and 17 shots. Mokoena calmly converted a penalty in the 83rd minute to make it 1-1. South Africa's sustained pressure was rewarded with a late equalizer, and both sides shared a point.
Czech Republic were efficient in front of goal with just 3 shots on target but couldn't hold on for the win. Both teams sit on 1 point, leaving Group A wide open.
local_fire_department 2. Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina (6/19 · SoFi Stadium / Los Angeles)
The match was goalless until the 74th minute when Manzambi broke the deadlock, and the game swung decisively in Switzerland's favor. Bosnia's Muharemović was sent off in the 80th minute, and Switzerland pounced immediately — Vargas scored in the 84th (assisted by Embolo), before Manzambi added his second. Mahmić pulled one back for Bosnia, but Xhaka converted a penalty to complete a 4-1 scoreline.
Switzerland, who held 62% possession, scored four goals in a breathtaking late flurry. Manzambi's brace lifted Switzerland to 4 points and into the hunt for the top of Group B.
local_fire_department 3. Canada 6-0 Qatar (6/19 · BC Place / Vancouver)
Host nation Canada put on a spectacular display of attacking football. Larin opened the scoring in the 16th minute, before ace striker Jonathan David rattled the net in the 29th, 45th, and 90th minutes to complete a hat-trick. Saliba added a sixth in the 64th minute, and Al-Mannai's own goal in the 75th made it 6-0.
Canada completely dominated with 79% possession, 91% pass accuracy, and 32 shots (10 on target). Qatar had two players sent off — Al-Amin (33') and Madibo (53') — and were reduced to nine men, leaving them with no way back. Canada have a goal difference of +6 through two matches and are flying at the top of Group B.
sports_soccer 4. Mexico 1-0 South Korea (6/19 · Estadio Akron / Guadalajara)
South Korea dominated the ball with 58% possession and 84% pass accuracy, yet managed only 2 shots on target. Host nation Mexico seized their moment in the 50th minute when Romo tucked away the winner, making the most of a limited number of chances.
Mexico have now won both matches, moving to 6 points and the top of Group A. South Korea outperformed their opponents in terms of play but failed to score, suffering a damaging defeat.
sports_soccer 5. USA 2-0 Australia (6/20 · Lumen Field / Seattle)
Host nation USA secured back-to-back wins in composed fashion. Australia's Burgess put through his own net in the 11th minute to hand the USA the lead, and Freeman added a second just before the break in the 43rd minute. With 62% possession, the USA controlled the match comfortably.
The match was a feisty affair, producing 7 yellow cards combined (Australia 4, USA 3). The USA sit on 6 points at the top of Group D and have taken a major step toward the knockout rounds.
sports_soccer 6. Scotland 0-1 Morocco (6/20 · Gillette Stadium / Boston)
A lightning strike from Saibari — assisted by Brahim Díaz — in just the 2nd minute proved to be the only goal of the game. Morocco controlled proceedings with 59% possession and a pass accuracy of 90% (600/670), holding firm to protect their slender lead.
Scotland failed to register a single shot on target despite having the ball, and could not find a way through Morocco's resolute defense. African sides are once again showing their resilience in this tournament.
local_fire_department 7. Brazil 3-0 Haiti (6/20 · Lincoln Financial Field / Philadelphia)
Brazil settled the match with individual quality in the first half alone. Cunha opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, then doubled Brazil's lead in the 36th from a Vinícius Júnior assist. Vinícius then got on the scoresheet himself in the 45th minute, sending Brazil into the break 3-0 up.
Cunha's brace and Vinícius's goal and assist were the highlights. Brazil showed their clinical edge with 5 shots on target and won comfortably throughout.
star 8. Turkey 0-1 Paraguay (6/20 · Levi's Stadium / San Francisco)
This was the biggest upset of the matchday. Paraguay took the lead through Galarza (assisted by Enciso) just 2 minutes in, and Turkey spent the rest of the match hurling everything at them — racking up 32 shots and 79% possession — yet could only manage 5 on target and never found an equalizer.
Paraguay were reduced to 10 men when Almirón was sent off in the 45th minute, but they dug in and defended heroically to protect their 1-0 lead. Despite a pass accuracy of just 54% and 21% possession, Paraguay walked away with all 3 points in a stunning victory.
local_fire_department 9. Netherlands 5-1 Sweden (6/21 · NRG Stadium / Houston)
The Netherlands cruised to a big win with two goals each from a pair of attackers. Brobbey struck twice in quick succession in the 5th and 17th minutes to seize control, then Gakpo added two more in the 47th and 54th minutes after the break. Elanga pulled one back for Sweden (assisted by Isak) in the 59th minute, but Summerville (assisted by Depay) sealed it in the 89th to make it 5-1.
Sweden actually outshot the Netherlands — 16 attempts (8 on target) to 10 — but the difference in finishing was stark. The Netherlands move to 4 points with a goal difference of +4, level with Japan at the top of Group F.
local_fire_department 10. Germany 2-1 Côte d'Ivoire (6/21 · BMO Field / Toronto)
Germany dug deep to overturn a deficit. Keşşié gave Côte d'Ivoire the lead in the 30th minute, but Undav drew Germany level in the 68th minute (assisted by Amiri), then struck the winner in the 90th (assisted by Nmecha) to complete a dramatic late comeback.
Germany had 60% possession and 16 shots (7 on target) throughout, and it was Undav's brace that ultimately decided it. Germany now have back-to-back wins and maintain their place at the top of Group E.
star 11. Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao (6/21 · Arrowhead Stadium / Kansas City)
The scoreline may have been blank, but this was a compelling contest. Ecuador pounded away at Curaçao with 28 shots (15 on target) and 75% possession, but were repeatedly denied by a resolute defensive display and a series of outstanding saves from the goalkeeper.
For Curaçao, who had been routed 1-7 by Germany in their opener, this was a priceless point. They endured 5 yellow cards to earn their first-ever World Cup point. It was a magnificent show of resilience from a Caribbean island nation of barely 150,000 people.
local_fire_department 12. Tunisia 0-4 Japan (6/21 · Estadio BBVA / Monterrey)
Moriyasu Japan swept Tunisia aside with four clinical goals. Kamada Daichi opened the scoring early in the 4th minute, assisted by Nakamura Keito, before Ueda Ayase converted a Itakura Ko pass to make it 2-0 in the 31st minute. Ito Junya made it three in the 69th minute from Ueda's assist, and Ueda rounded off the scoring in the 83rd — set up by Sano Gakusei — to complete his brace and seal a 4-0 win.
Japan controlled the match with 62% possession and 90% pass accuracy (520/581), putting 5 of their 11 shots on target. Defensively, they were equally impressive, limiting Tunisia to zero shots on target. Having drawn 2-2 with the Netherlands in their opener, Japan now sit on 4 points with a goal difference of +4, level with the Netherlands at the top of Group F. Their final group-stage match against Sweden (6/26) will determine whether they can seal qualification for the knockout rounds on their own terms.
star Pass Accuracy Rankings (Matchday 2 — All 24 Teams)
| Rank | Team | Pass Accuracy | Passes (Completed/Attempted) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 91% | 515/567 | W 6-0 |
| 2 | Morocco | 90% | 600/670 | W 1-0 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 90% | 577/641 | D 0-0 |
| 4 | Japan | 90% | 520/581 | W 4-0 |
| 5 | South Africa | 90% | 508/563 | D 1-1 |
| 6 | Turkey | 89% | 559/629 | L 0-1 |
| 7 | Germany | 89% | 555/624 | W 2-1 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 89% | 398/449 | W 5-1 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 88% | 516/586 | W 4-1 |
| 10 | Brazil | 88% | 462/525 | W 3-0 |
| 11 | USA | 85% | 444/523 | W 2-0 |
| 12 | Scotland | 85% | 388/456 | L 0-1 |
| 13 | Côte d'Ivoire | 85% | 367/431 | L 1-2 |
| 14 | Sweden | 85% | 361/425 | L 1-5 |
| 15 | South Korea | 84% | 488/578 | L 0-1 |
| 16 | Haiti | 83% | 332/399 | L 0-3 |
| 17 | Mexico | 82% | 349/427 | W 1-0 |
| 18 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 81% | 287/354 | L 1-4 |
| 19 | Tunisia | 80% | 284/353 | L 0-4 |
| 20 | Czech Republic | 80% | 272/341 | D 1-1 |
| 21 | Australia | 71% | 219/310 | L 0-2 |
| 22 | Curaçao | 69% | 154/223 | D 0-0 |
| 23 | Qatar | 64% | 104/162 | L 0-6 |
| 24 | Paraguay | 54% | 96/178 | W 1-0 |
The most striking takeaway is that Paraguay — ranked last with just 54% pass accuracy — defeated Turkey (89%), while high-precision Ecuador (90%, 15 shots on target) couldn't break down Curaçao and were held to a 0-0 draw. At the same time, Japan, Germany, and Canada paired high pass accuracy with clinical finishing to win convincingly. Matchday 2 drove home the point that controlling the ball and putting it in the net are two very different things.
calendar_month Matchday 3 — Final Group Stage Round (from 6/25): Key Fixtures to Watch
- local_fire_department Japan vs. Sweden (6/26 08:00 · AT&T Stadium) — Japan, level on 4 points, go into their final group match targeting a first-place finish and a spot in the knockout rounds. Win and qualification is all but guaranteed. Sweden, still without a win, have their backs against the wall.
- star Tunisia vs. Netherlands (6/26 08:00 · Arrowhead Stadium) — This Group F finale kicks off at the same time as Japan's match. Depending on the Netherlands' result, the outcome of their head-to-head draw (2-2) in Matchday 1 could determine Japan's final group standing.
- sports_soccer Switzerland vs. Canada (6/25 04:00 · BC Place) — A top-of-the-table clash in Group B, with both sides on 4 points. Canada, buoyed by six goals, go head-to-head with Switzerland, who exploded late in their last match, in a winner-takes-all battle for first place.
- info Ecuador vs. Germany (6/26 05:00 · MetLife Stadium) — Germany, with wins of 7-1 and 2-1, lead Group E with a perfect record. Can Ecuador — still yet to score — pull off an upset to seal their own path through?
All scores and statistics are sourced from API-Football data (as of June 22, 2026). For the latest group standings, visit the article Group Stage Standings page, and for the full match schedule and results, see the article Match Schedule & Results page. Coverage of Matchday 2 in Groups G–L (from 6/22) and all final group-stage fixtures will be added as results come in.