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Die Spieler Deutschlands feiern ihr sechstes Tor während des Gruppenspiels der FIFA-Weltmeisterschaft 2026 zwischen Deutschland und Curaçao im Houston Stadium in Houston am 14. Juni 2026. (Foto von RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP) Source: AFP / RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP

On matchday 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no shortage of goals or surprises: Germany and Sweden celebrated significant victories, while Japan won a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands with a late catch-up.

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Published 15 June 2026 5:52pm

By Yumi Oba

Presented by Benjamin Kanthak

Source: SBS

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On matchday 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no shortage of goals or surprises: Germany and Sweden celebrated significant victories, while Japan won a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands with a late catch-up.

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