FIFA World Cup 2026 Sunday Funday: France Dominant, Senegal Historic, USA Eliminated — Full June 27–28 Review
What a weekend. France demolished Norway 4-1. Senegal put five past Iraq without reply. Belgium finally arrived with a 5-1 thrashing of New Zealand. And in the biggest shock of the tournament, Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 — sending the host nation out of their own World Cup. Here is everything that happened and what is coming today.
Every World Cup produces the moment nobody saw coming. The result that stops conversations mid-sentence, that makes fans check the scoreboard a second and third time to confirm it is real. In the 2026 edition, that moment arrived on Friday evening when Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 — eliminating the host nation from their own tournament in the third group game. The Azteca has its legacy. MetLife has its memory too now, just not the kind American fans wanted. The USA are out. Türkiye are through.
That was only one story from a weekend loaded with them. France were imperious against Norway, winning 4-1 in a display that announced them as perhaps the tournament's most complete side. Senegal scored five against Iraq in one of the weekend's most emphatic results. Belgium, who had drawn their first two games and looked in serious trouble, responded with a 5-1 win over New Zealand that keeps their campaign alive. And Spain edged Uruguay 1-0 in what turned out to be a tighter group decider than anyone expected.
Here is the full weekend breakdown, the standings as they stand right now, and everything coming up today on Sunday June 28.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group D — Türkiye, USA, Australia, Paraguay | |||||||
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 | Through |
| 🇺🇸 USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | Eliminated |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | Through |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Eliminated |
| Group F — Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia | |||||||
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 | Through |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 | Through |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 | Eliminated |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 | Eliminated |
| Group G — Belgium, Egypt, IR Iran, New Zealand | |||||||
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | Through |
| 🇮🇷 IR Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Through |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | Through |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | Eliminated |
| Group H — Spain, Cape Verde, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia | |||||||
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 | Through |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | Through |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 | Eliminated |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 | Eliminated |
| Group I — France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq | |||||||
| 🇫🇷 France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 9 | Through |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | Through |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 | Eliminated |
England against Panama is the most straightforward fixture on paper — models give England an 85% win probability and they need to consolidate their group position. Croatia versus Ghana is the genuine coin-flip of the day, with Croatia at 50-50 and everything still to play for in that group. Colombia versus Portugal is the day's prestige fixture — Ronaldo's final World Cup group game almost certainly, and Colombia have the quality to make it uncomfortable. Argentina against Jordan should be a comfortable win for the defending champions, but Algeria against Austria is genuinely hard to call with a 44.9% draw probability leading the model.
Brazil versus Japan on Monday night is the most eagerly anticipated fixture of the entire week — two of the tournament's form teams meeting in a match that will define Group C's final shape. Netherlands versus Morocco is another standout, with Morocco's counter-attacking quality capable of testing even the most dominant side in the draw so far.
Why are the USA eliminated from their own World Cup?
Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 in the final group game on Friday June 26, completing a stunning reversal of the group standings. The USA had won their first two games and looked set to advance comfortably. Türkiye's win means they progress instead. It is one of the most significant upsets in World Cup history — a host nation eliminated in the group stage of their own tournament.
What was the biggest result of the weekend?
Türkiye 3-2 USA is the biggest result by context and consequence. France's 4-1 win over Norway is the most impressive performance from a tournament-favourites perspective. Senegal's 5-0 against Iraq is the most emphatic scoreline. All three happened in a 48-hour window — an extraordinary concentration of major results.
Who are the teams to watch in the knockout rounds?
France lead the bracket with nine points, ten goals scored, and one conceded. Netherlands are close behind with identical points and a plus-ten goal difference. Spain have been perfect in Group H. Japan and Senegal arrive into the knockouts with significant momentum. Belgium are the question mark — five goals on Saturday, but two draws before that.
What are today's must-watch matches on Sunday June 28?
Colombia versus Portugal is the prestige fixture — almost certainly Ronaldo's last World Cup group game, against a Colombian side with the quality to make it difficult. Croatia versus Ghana is the genuine coin-flip. Argentina versus Jordan should produce a comfortable result, while Algeria versus Austria is one of the most genuinely uncertain matches of the day with a near 45% draw probability.
When is Brazil vs Japan?
Brazil versus Japan kicks off Monday June 29 at 10:30 PM IST. Models give Brazil a 56.2% win probability, but Japan have been one of the tournament's most disciplined and dangerous sides and are coming in with maximum confidence after their group stage performance. This is the match of the week.