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Belgium Qualify for FIFA World Cup Round of 32
Belgium have secured their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. The team advanced following their group stage performance.
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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.
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VAR denies Iran automatic World Cup last-32 spot after disallowed goal
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.
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De Bruyne scores first World Cup goal as Belgium top Group G
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.
Players
Players
Spain's Pino may miss rest of World Cup with broken collarbone
Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the remainder of the World Cup after suffering a suspected broken collarbone in Saturday's 1-0 win over Uruguay. The Crystal Palace player completed the match despite the injury, and tests are scheduled to confirm the diagnosis.
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Cape Verde's historic World Cup run sets up Argentina clash
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.
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Cape Verde reach World Cup last 32 after Saudi Arabia draw
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.
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Mbappe Starts for France, Haaland Benched as Norway Make 10 Changes
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.
History
History
Five Players Score Four Goals in World Cup Group Stage, a First
For the first time in World Cup history, five players have each scored four goals in the group stage, a record attributed to the expanded 48-team format.
News
Six Teams Secure World Cup Knockout Berths Early
Egypt, England, Ghana, Paraguay, Portugal, and Senegal have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 before their final group matches, thanks to results in Groups H and F lowering the points threshold for progression.
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Matthew Stafford on FIFA World Cup: 'Cool to See International Crowd'
LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford attended his first FIFA World Cup match at SoFi Stadium, watching Türkiye beat USA 3-2. He praised the international crowd and continuous cheering, and presented the Player of the Match award to Arda Guler.
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Côte d'Ivoire v Norway: World Cup Round of 32 Match Preview
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.
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England and Portugal Aim to Secure Top Spots as Group Stage Ends
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.
Players
FIFA Power Rankings: El Khannouss, Alajbegovic Lead Biggest Climbers
Morocco's Bilal El Khannouss and Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic made the biggest jumps in the latest FIFA Power Rankings, rising 351 and 276 spots respectively. Nicolas Pepe and Guela Doue also surged after standout performances in World Cup qualifying matches.
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Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0 to boost World Cup last-32 hopes
Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping alive their chances of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye (2), and Iliman Ndiaye scored for the Lions of Teranga.
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Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq 5-0 to boost World Cup last-32 hopes
Senegal defeated 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup Group I match, with Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr each contributing a goal and an assist. The win puts Senegal in contention for a knockout-stage spot as one of the best third-placed teams.
Players
Michael Olise leads Europe in assists with 30 for club and country
Michael Olise has recorded 30 assists this year for club and country, the most in Europe. He contributed 26 assists for Bayern Munich and 4 for France.
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Dembele hat-trick leads France past Norway to top group
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to finish top of Group I at the World Cup. Norway played without star striker Erling Haaland.
Players
Ousmane Dembélé scores second World Cup goal at 2026 tournament
Ousmane Dembélé scored his second career World Cup goal at the 2026 tournament, marking a milestone for the French forward.
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Pape Gueye's double off the bench propels Senegal into World Cup last
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye scored twice after coming off the bench to lead his team to a 5-0 victory over Iraq in Group I, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage.