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The knockout stage rarely offers second chances, and few Round of 32 ties carry as much intrigue as Portugal against Croatia. Two of Europe's most accomplished footballing nations meet at Seattle Stadium with a place in the last 16 on…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 continued with three captivating knockout fixtures as England, Belgium, and the United States secured their places in the Round of 16. Each contest unfolded differently, offering moments of quality,…

For ninety minutes, Japan made Brazil appear unusually ordinary. South Africa, dismissed by many before kick-off, reduced Canada to a single decisive moment. Paraguay matched Germany stride for stride before eliminating the four-time world…

After negotiating the group stage unbeaten, Spain begin their knockout journey with a Round of 32 clash against Austria at SoFi Stadium on Thursday. Luis de la Fuente's side remain among the favourites to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026…

Day 21 of the 2026 World Cup was not short on drama. Harry Kane pulled England from the brink. Belgium produced the biggest comeback of the tournament — and scored the latest goal in World Cup history. And the USA won a knockout match with…

After navigating very different routes through the group stage, Senegal and Belgium meet at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday night with a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 on the line. Belgium arrive unbeaten after topping Group…

The United States host Bosnia-Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday morning in a Round of 32 encounter where the co-hosts pursue their first knockout victory since 2002. Mauricio Pochettino's squad arrive as Group D…

England face DR Congo at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday evening in a Round of 32 encounter where both nations pursue vastly different knockout objectives. Thomas Tuchel's side aim to establish their tournament credentials…

Day 20 of the 2026 World Cup had a bit of everything — last-gasp drama, a French masterclass, and the Azteca going absolutely delirious for the first time in four decades. Here is your full recap. Haaland has final say as Norway squeak…

In a thrilling knockout clash at Estadio Monterrey on June 29, 2026, Morocco edged out the Netherlands 1-1 (3-2 on penalties) to advance to the Round of 16, where they will face co-hosts Canada. The match was a tense, hard-fought affair…