
Turkey end World Cup on high with last-gasp win over USA
Turkey defeated the USA 3-2 in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium, scoring a last-minute winner to end their World Cup campaign on a high note.
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Turkey defeated the USA 3-2 in their final Group D match at SoFi Stadium, scoring a last-minute winner to end their World Cup campaign on a high note.

Australia secured their place in the last 32, while Paraguay are almost certain to join them after a drab draw in San Francisco that suited both sides.

Morgan Rogers tells BBC Sport his friendship with Jude Bellingham is more important than any on-field rivalry.

The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 to secure first place in Group F and advance to the Round of 32, where they will face Morocco. Goals from an own goal by Ellyes Skhiri, Brian Brobbey, and Jan Paul van Hecke sealed the win, while Tunisia's Hazem Mastouri scored a consolation goal.

Japan and Sweden both advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-1 draw in Dallas. Daizen Maeda scored for Japan in the 56th minute, but Anthony Elanga equalized six minutes later. Japan finished second in Group F, while Sweden qualified as one of the best third-placed teams.

Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece secured a historic World Cup knockout berth with a 2-1 win over Germany, after facing potential dismissal. The victory marked only the second time Ecuador advanced past the group stage, following a turbulent campaign.

Côte d'Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. Goals from Sébastien Haller and Franck Kessié secured the win for the visitors.

The United States will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Bosnia qualified for the knockout stage for the first time after a 3-1 win over Qatar.

José Mourinho jokingly said he wants Real Madrid players to lose early in the World Cup so they return for pre-season in July.

Ecuador rallied from a goal down to defeat Germany 2-1, with Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata scoring to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout stage as one of the top eight third-placed teams.

Ivory Coast defeated Curacao 2-0 in their final Group E match, with Nicolas Pepe scoring twice. The victory secured their first-ever qualification for the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Ivory Coast is advancing to the World Cup Round of 32, with Nicolas Pépé expected to feature prominently today.

Gonzalo Plata's quick reaction to a flick-on from Kevin Rodriguez gave Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their World Cup Group E match at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Nicolas Pepe scored his second goal of the match to give Ivory Coast a 2-0 lead over Curacao in their Group E match at Philadelphia Stadium. The goal came from an incisive pass by Ibrahima Sangare.

BBC Sport pundits argue that Alexander Pavlovic's high boot in the build-up to Leroy Sane's goal constituted endangering an opponent and should have been ruled a foul. The incident occurred during the World Cup Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Mexico's national team strengthens bonds through team-building activities. The squad engages in exercises to improve cohesion ahead of upcoming matches.

Scotland's World Cup knockout stage ambitions are in jeopardy after a 3-0 loss to Brazil. Fans express frustration over defensive errors and lack of goals, sparking debate about the squad's quality and future under Steve Clarke.

Neymar praised Vinicius Jr as Brazil's standout player at the World Cup, saying he is deciding games and performing excellently.

Brazilian forward Vinícius Jr. expressed confidence he would perform for the national team again, saying there is nothing better than returning during the World Cup.

South Africa have secured their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. The team advanced following their group stage performance.