Day 10 of the 2026 World Cup features four group-stage matches, headlined by the Netherlands vs Sweden in Houston. Germany face Ivory Coast in Toronto, Ecuador take on Curacao in Kansas City, and Tunisia meet Japan in Monterrey.

Off the pitch, the US booked their knockout stage spot with a 2-0 win over Australia. Brazil moved closer to qualification. Algeria have reportedly complained to FIFA over refereeing decisions in their loss to Argentina. Questions continue about rising costs for attending matches in Vancouver.

Netherlands and Sweden have met 20 times, most recently a 2-0 Dutch win in 2017. Sweden have won just one of their last seven meetings. Opta's supercomputer gives the Dutch a 55.9% chance of victory, Sweden 20.8%, draw 23.3%.

Ecuador and Curacao meet for the first time. Ecuador are unbeaten in 13 matches against CONCACAF opponents. Opta gives Ecuador an 86.1% win probability. Germany and Ivory Coast have drawn their only previous meeting 2-2 in 2009. Germany have lost just one of eight World Cup matches against African teams.

Japan have won five of six meetings with Tunisia, whose only win came in a 2022 friendly. Opta gives Japan a 61.3% win probability.

Mexican fans have a new World Cup mascot: Osito, a rescue dog who went viral at the tournament opener. Norway's return after 28 years has brought many traveling supporters. Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off under the new mouth-covering rule.

The US advanced without injured captain Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0. Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0. New Tunisia coach Herve Renard hopes for a win against Japan.

Algeria reportedly complained to FIFA about Lionel Messi's challenge and other decisions. The US Department of Homeland Security used the match for immigration messaging. In Vancouver, hotel prices have reached $1,000 per night, and locals struggle with ticket costs.

Source: www.aljazeera.com