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Netherlands, Germany, Japan and Curaçao Record World Cup Results
Netherlands routed Sweden 5-1 while Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th World Cup match. Curaçao earned its first World Cup point with a draw against Ecuador.
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The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 on an evening of decisive group-stage results. Germany defeated Ivory Coast with a last-minute goal. Curaçao drew with Ecuador to record its first World Cup point as a newcomer.
Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in the 1,000th World Cup match. The result eliminated Tunisia after the group stage. The evening began with the Netherlands overpowering Sweden by four goals. Germany secured its result against Ivory Coast only in stoppage time.
Curaçao, appearing in its first World Cup, held Ecuador to a draw and collected the single point. Japan’s four-goal margin against Tunisia coincided with the tournament’s milestone match. Tunisia finished last in its group and exited the competition.
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