TORONTO - Substitutes helped win the day for Germany in a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast that wasn't in hand until late in stoppage time on Saturday at Toronto Stadium.

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The second round of FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage fixtures continues with two intriguing encounters that could have a major impact on the qualification race. Sweden can book their place in the Round of 32 with another victory,

Matchday 4 of the FIFA World Cup saw goals fly in across the matches. Here we recount what has happened so far, with the latest match first. (Ayari 7', 90'+6', Isak 30', Gyokeres 59', Svanberg 84'; Rekik 43') Tunisia had come into this World Cup with a reputation for defensive solidity (having not conceded a goal in qualifying) but that lay in tatters after a devstating performance from Sweden.

Both teams opened their World Cup campaigns with victories and now face off in a match that could virtually secure qualification for the knockout stage.