
Belgium thrash New Zealand to win Group G
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 as winners of Group G on goal difference.

Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 as winners of Group G on goal difference.

Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh had a late goal ruled out by VAR, denying the team automatic qualification for the World Cup last 32. They now must hope to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.

Kevin De Bruyne scored his first goal of the 2026 World Cup in Belgium's win over New Zealand, securing top spot in Group G.

Cape Verde became the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage, finishing second in Group H. They will face defending champions Argentina in the last 32 after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia and Spain's win over Uruguay confirmed their progress.

Cape Verde earned a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, securing their place in the last 32 on their World Cup debut. Saudi Arabia were eliminated from the tournament.
Kylian Mbappe starts for France in a full-strength lineup, while Erling Haaland is not in the starting XI for Norway, who made 10 changes to their team.

Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 in a friendly, showcasing the team's depth and reinforcing their status as World Cup favorites. The performance highlighted France's abundance of talent beyond stars like Mbappé and Haaland.

Côte d'Ivoire and Norway face off in the World Cup Round of 32. The match preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout stage clash.

England and Portugal are set to conclude their group stage campaigns with the goal of finishing top. Both teams have shown strong performances and will look to secure favorable knockout stage matchups.

USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 in San Francisco. Christian Pulisic is expected to start for the co-hosts, while Bosnia make their knockout stage debut. The match kicks off at 17:00 local time at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.