FIFA World Cup 2026 / Blockbuster Round of 16 fixtures and more
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France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way
AFP, Los Angeles
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Salah and the history of 'Panenkas' at the World Cup
Agencies
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Egypt coach dedicates historic World Cup win to Palestinians
Agencies
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The greatest World Cup goal that ended in heartbreak?
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Pride in defeat: Bubista salutes fearless Cape Verde
Reuters
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Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown
AFP, Kansas city
5 hour(s) ago FIFA World Cup 2026

Why Norway remain Brazil’s unsolved puzzle

The most recent meeting came in 2006, which more or less closed the book on a fixture that has always felt slightly out of sync with Brazil’s rhythm.
1 July 2026, 20:27 PM

England brace for another low-block test in DR Congo clash

England have yet to hit top gear at the FIFA World Cup, and after navigating a group stage with little jeopardy, Thomas Tuchel's side now face a Round of 32 clash in Atlanta tonight against a fearless DR Congo team with nothing to lose.
1 July 2026, 19:46 PM

How Brazil, who has never lost to Norway, will stop Haaland

Watch today's episode of Fever Pitch to find out more
1 July 2026, 19:43 PM

Bosnia out to crash American party

A confident United States side eyeing a deep World Cup run face a Bosnia and Herzegovina team determined to spoil the co-hosts’ party in tonight’s Round of 32 clash in Santa Clara.
1 July 2026, 19:42 PM
1 July 2026, 19:38 PM

Brazil's game plan, Ouahbi's prayer, and Orlando's sold-off gloves

Watch today's episode of Fever Pitch to find out more
1 July 2026, 19:27 PM

Cape Verde 1-0 Argentina? President predicts shock win

His comments come ahead of Saturday's last-32 clash against Argentina in Miami.
1 July 2026, 17:56 PM

Mass 'Viking row', uprooted plants and dented trains as Norway fans celebrate

Thousands of Norwegian fans joined in a huge "Viking row" celebration through Oslo on Tuesday, after their team advanced to the World Cup last 16, in a night of wild rejoicing that left a trail of damage to metro trains and city streets.
1 July 2026, 17:36 PM

England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight

England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.
1 July 2026, 16:00 PM

'No complaints, only gratitude': Beccacece bids farewell to Ecuador

Sebastian Beccacece bid a heartfelt farewell as Ecuador coach following their 2-0 defeat by Mexico in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday, saying he would have liked to continue in the role but that he had failed to deliver on his promises.
1 July 2026, 15:00 PM

'Nobody cared about what I knew': Bielsa in parting 100-minute presser

Departing Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted his methods failed to resonate with the players after stepping down following the team's shock group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup, saying "nothing I tried to transmit was important."
1 July 2026, 14:00 PM

Goodbye to a goalkeeping legend

Every generation produces a handful of athletes who redefine their position. For football, that player was Manuel Neuer.
1 July 2026, 12:48 PM

Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's last-32 clash.
1 July 2026, 12:14 PM

Salah resumes training after hamstring scare

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah resumed training on Tuesday, participating in part of the team's session as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain and boosting hopes he will be fit for Friday's World Cup last-32 clash against Australia.
1 July 2026, 11:05 AM

Mission possible: Mbappe and Deschamps echo the glory of 1998

Deschamps summed up the mood best: “They’re on a mission, and I’m on a mission with them.”
1 July 2026, 09:29 AM

Messi will score more but I want the trophy: Mbappe

The 27-year-old netted a double as Les Bleus crushed Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32 on Tuesday to move one shy of Messi's record 19 goals at World Cups and join him on top of the scoring charts in this edition with six.
1 July 2026, 09:03 AM

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach last 16 and end knockout hoodoo

The match was delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions around the Azteca Stadium.
1 July 2026, 08:54 AM

Upending Euro-centric bias

The club geography of the Paraguayan roster offers clear evidence of the self-sustaining strength of football in the Americas
1 July 2026, 06:00 AM

Mbappe draws level with Messi in Golden Boot race

Kylian Mbappe joined Lionel Messi at the top of the Golden Boot race at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after scoring twice in France's convincing 3-0 victory over Sweden in their Round of 32 clash at the New York-New Jersey Stadium today.
1 July 2026, 05:07 AM

Mbappe brace helps France ease into World Cup last 16

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Wednesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.
1 July 2026, 05:02 AM