World Cup 2026 Day 15 – Schedule Today (Thursday, June 25)

The Drama Reaches Fever Pitch! World Cup 2026 Day 15 Live Schedule, Match Times, and How to Watch

The stakes have never been higher as Day 15 brings a thrilling triple-header of simultaneous group finales that will decide who punches their ticket to the Round of 32!

All eyes are on the USMNT as they face a monumental clash against Türkiye in Los Angeles, while European heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands fight to secure their knockout spots.

Don’t miss a single second of the action—here is your ultimate guide to today’s massive matches, kickoff times, stadium venues, and live broadcasting details.

Day 15 on Thursday, June 25, is one of those World Cup days that can change the whole feel of the group stage. Germany and the Netherlands are both chasing strong finishes, Japan and Sweden are playing a match that could decide knockout qualification, and the United States will try to keep their momentum going against already-eliminated Türkiye.

Curaçao vs Côte d’Ivoire also carries upset potential after Curaçao’s unexpected progress in the group.

Today’s World Cup 2026 Day 15 Schedule

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Today’s Match News of Matchday 15 — Thursday, June 24

Here is all the team news of the World Cup 2026 Day 15

1. Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E gets underway with an intriguing clash as Curaçao takes on Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium. Kicking off at 4:00 PM ET, the Elephants are the favorites, but the Caribbean side will bring plenty of passion and tactical discipline to the pitch.

This match offers a classic underdog story with real potential for surprises. Will Ivory Coast start their campaign with a comfortable win or can Curaçao cause an early shock? Watch live on FS1 and Universo.

2. Ecuador vs. Germany

Germany faces a stern test in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E opener against a resilient Ecuador side at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 4:00 PM ET kickoff pits European quality against South American grit and physicality.

Ecuador has a proven record of upsetting bigger teams, while Germany will look to control the game from the start. This promises to be a fascinating tactical battle. Catch all the action on FOX and Telemundo.

3. Japan vs Sweden

Group F delivers an exciting matchup as Japan takes on Sweden at Dallas Stadium from 7:00 PM ET. The Japanese team’s technical ability and quick passing will be put to the test by Sweden’s organized and physical approach. Both sides enter with strong recent form and will be desperate to grab early points in the group. Expect a high-quality, end-to-end contest. Don’t miss it live on FS1 and Universo.

4. Tunisia vs. Netherlands

The Netherlands will be heavy favorites when they face Tunisia in a Group F clash at Kansas City Stadium. Kicking off at 7:00 PM ET, the Dutch bring star quality and attacking threat, but Tunisia is more than capable of causing problems with their dangerous counter-attacks.

This match could produce goals and drama as both teams fight for vital points. Watch every moment on FOX and Telemundo.

5. United States vs Türkiye

American fans have a huge night ahead as the United States takes on Türkiye in a blockbuster Group D encounter at Los Angeles Stadium. The 10:00 PM ET kickoff will see the USMNT enjoy strong home support in Inglewood as they look to make a powerful statement on home soil.

Türkiye will arrive well-organized and dangerous on the break. This is one of the most anticipated matches of the day — catch it live on FOX and Telemundo.

6. Paraguay vs. Australia

Group D closes the day with a competitive clash between Paraguay and Australia at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Both teams will be hungry for points when they kick off at 10:00 PM ET in what promises to be a hard-fought, tactical battle.

Paraguay’s South American flair meets Australia’s determination and physical style. This is a must-watch for fans who enjoy intense, evenly matched contests. Stream it live on FS1 and Universo.

Matchday 15 Starting XI

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• Ecuador (4-3-3): Hernán Galíndez; Ángelo Preciado, Willian Pacho, Félix Torres, Pervis Estupiñán; Moisés Caicedo, Carlos Gruezo, Kendry Páez; Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia, Jeremy Sarmiento.
• Germany (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum; Leon Goretzka, Nadiem Amiri; Leroy Sané, Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz; Deniz Undav.

• Japan (4-2-3-1): Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ko Itakura, Maya Yoshida, Hiroki Sakai; Hidemasa Morita, Wataru Endo; Takefusa Kubo, Daichi Kamada, Ritsu Doan; Ayase Ueda.
• Sweden (4-3-3): Robin Olsen; Emil Holm, Victor Lindelöf, Isak Hien, Ludwig Augustinsson; Jens Cajuste, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski; Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak.

• USA (4-3-3): Matt Turner; Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman; Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Timothy Weah.
• Türkiye (4-2-3-1): Uğurcan Çakır; Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Merih Demiral, Çağlar Söyüncü, Zeki Çelik; Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Orkun Kökçü; Arda Güler, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Kenan Yıldız; Barış Alper Yılmaz.

• Curaçao (4-2-3-1): Eloy Room; Jurien Gaari, Riechedly Bazoer, Armando Obispo, Deveron Fonville; Leandro Bacuna, Juninho Bacuna; Tahith Chong, Jürgen Locadia, Gervane Kastaneer; Kenji Gorré.
• Côte d’Ivoire (4-3-3): Yahia Fofana; Wilfried Singo, Odilon Kossounou, Evan Ndicka, Ghislain Konan; Franck Kessié, Ibrahim Sangaré, Seko Fofana; Amad Diallo, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Simon Adingra.

• Tunisia (4-3-3): Aymen Dahmen; Yan Valery, Montassar Talbi, Dylan Bronn, Ali Abdi; Ellyes Skhiri, Rani Khedira, Hannibal Mejbri; Elias Achouri, Ismaël Gharbi, Seifeddine Jaziri.
• Netherlands (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Daley Blind; Frenkie de Jong, Tijjani Reijnders, Ryan Gravenberch; Xavi Simons, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo.

• Paraguay (4-3-3): Orlando Gill; Juan Cáceres, Gustavo Gómez, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso; Andrés Cubas, Diego Gómez, Matías Galarza; Julio Enciso, Antonio Sanabria, Ramón Sosa.
• Australia (4-2-3-1): Mat Ryan; Nathaniel Atkinson, Harry Souttar, Cameron Burgess, Aziz Behich; Jackson Irvine, Aiden O’Neill; Cristian Volpato, Connor Metcalfe, Nestory Irankunda; Mohamed Touré.

Who Will Win Today?

My picks for Day 15 are Germany, Côte d’Ivoire, Japan, the Netherlands and USA. Germany have the cleaner rhythm, Côte d’Ivoire should have enough quality to recover, Japan look more balanced than Sweden, the Netherlands still feels stronger than Tunisia, and the USA have the edge in the night game even if Mauricio Pochettino decides to rotate.

Day 15 Winner Picks

✅ Germany to beat Ecuador
✅ Côte d’Ivoire to beat Curaçao
✅ Japan to beat Sweden
✅ Netherlands to beat Tunisia
✅ USA to beat Türkiye
✅ Australia to beat Paraguay

Day 15 has the right mix for strong daily coverage: one big European test, one possible upset, one knockout-style clash in Dallas, one top-spot battle in Kansas City, and a USA game that should pull plenty of search interest from American readers.