Match overview and betting tips for Sunday: Netherlands against Japan

The 2026 World Cup continues with four matches on Sunday. The first match of the day is one of the oddest matches on paper, but the other three are fairly balanced. Let's take a look at what you can expect in these matches before our team places bets for Sunday's action.

**Germany vs. Curaçao (Group E)** **Time:** 7:00 PM **Location:** NRG Stadium, Houston Germany, a four-time world champion and eight-time finalist, will face Curaçao, the smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup, with a population of less than 200,000. The Germans have a history of blowing up opponents, with six World Cup wins by at least five goals in their history.

**Netherlands vs. Japan (Group F)** **Time:** 10:00 PM **Location:** AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas This match seems better on paper than the history of the two countries would suggest. The Netherlands, who are among the top eight favorites for victory, face Japan, who have been in good form recently. The Samurai Blue have won six games in a row, including wins over Brazil and England.


**Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador (Group E)** **Time:** 01:00 AM **Location:** Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia If the Netherlands-Japan is the mainstream match to watch, then Ivory Coast-Ecuador is the match for the enthusiasts. Both teams are difficult to beat. Ivory Coast does not have the big names of yesteryear, but captain Franck Kessie and defender Evan Ndicka are impressive.

**Sweden vs. Tunisia (Group F)** **Time:** 04:00 **Location:** Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico Sweden has big names in attack with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, but has not performed well recently. Tunisia is participating in the World Cup for the seventh time and hopes to survive the group stage this time.

**Best Bets** - **Mike Hume:** Kai Havertz to score 2+ goals, +250 (FanDuel) - **Dan Santaromita:** Donyell Malen as goal scorer, +220 (TheScore Bet) - **Dean Jones:** Germany 5-0 vs Curaçao, +750 (DraftKings) - **Vik Chokshi:** Germany -1.5 goals, Germany-Curaçao above 3.5 goals, Netherlands draw without stakes, +115 (FanDuel)

With these competitions on the horizon, there are plenty of betting options. Expectations are high, especially for the Netherlands and Germany, both of which are seen as favorites.

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