World Cup Saturday schedule: Kickoff times and channels for Germany, Tunisia and Netherlands games

Four World Cup group-stage matches will be played on Saturday and early Sunday, with Germany facing Ivory Coast for control of Group E and Tunisia trying to revive their campaign against Japan.

The Netherlands meet Sweden in Houston at 6 p.m. Moroccan time, seeking their first victory after surrendering a lead in a 2-2 opening draw with Japan.

Sweden enter with momentum after beating Tunisia 5-1 and can take a major step toward qualification with another win.

Germany and Ivory Coast then meet in Toronto at 9 p.m., with both teams holding three points. Germany opened with a 7-1 rout of Curaçao, while the African champions defeated Ecuador 1-0.

Victory would place either side close to securing a place in the knockout stage.

Ecuador face Curaçao in Kansas City at 1 a.m. on Sunday, with both teams seeking their first points after opening defeats.

Tunisia conclude the programm against Japan in Monterrey at 5 a.m. The North Africans need a response after their heavy loss to Sweden, while Japan can strengthen their qualification prospects after holding the Netherlands.

The matches will be broadcast in Morocco on beIN Sports’ World Cup channels.