It is the 4th day of the 2026 World Cup and Germany is already 4-1 up against debutants Curacao with about 40 minutes left to play. It is the first game of the day with more games to come.

I had predicted a Kai Havertz hattrick before kickoff and he has 2 more goals to hit my prediction.

Today’s biggest game is in Dallas Texas where Netherlands play against Japan. Arsenal’s Jurien Timber is no longer with the squad having failed to recover fully from an injury.

The African continent will have 2 reps in action “today”. Cote d’Ivoire will play Ecuador while Tunisia play Sweden.

Last night Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw. They drew first blood before Vini Jr equalized all in the first half. I watched this game and the Samba boys were lucky not to be down by 3 in the first half. The Moroccans controlled the midfield while the Brazilians were uncomfortable in possession.

Remember the name Ayyoub Bouaddi – he was wonderful at the middle of the game. The 18 year old could have been awarded the man of the match. Will Arsenal get him? The rumour Mills are up.

Earlier Switzerland let a 1-0 lead slip to a 1-1 draw in added time, giving Qatar their first ever point in the World Cup. Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 while Australia surprised us with a 2-0 victory over Turkey. I predicted wins for Switzerland, Scotland and Brazil with a draw for Australia vs Turkey.

Today’s predictions: Germany 7-1 Curacao, Cote d’Ivoire 1-1 Ecuador, Sweden 2-0 Tunisia, Netherlands 2-1 Japan.

Time to ready my bags.