Knockout

In Doha in December 2022, after Morocco beat Portugal to become the first Arab and African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, a supporter made his way to a BBC camera outside the stadium and said four words that captured something…

Canada and Morocco meet at Houston Stadium on Saturday evening in a Round of 16 encounter where both nations pursue contrasting tournament objectives. Jesse Marsch's side arrive as historic tournament underdogs seeking to extend their…

Egypt's penalty shootout win over Australia carried real historical weight. The Pharaohs became only the fifth African nation to win a World Cup knockout match, joining an elite group. Here are the five sides who have carried the continent…

Egypt secured their first-ever victory in a World Cup knockout stage on Friday night, defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time. Mohamed Salah set the tone in the shootout with an audacious Panenka…

Every World Cup needs its fairytale, and Cape Verde have already written one. Making their tournament debut, the island nation of just over half a million people has captured the imagination of football fans by reaching the knockout…

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,…

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…