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Aiden O'Neill named FIFA Man of the Match for Australia
Aiden O'Neill received the FIFA Man of the Match award for his performance representing Australia.
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Scotland's World Cup attack: Numbers reveal attacking struggles
Scotland are on the verge of another group-stage exit at the World Cup, having scored just once in three matches. Data shows they have the joint-fewest goals per game alongside debutants Curacao, and their shots on target average ranks among the lowest at the tournament.
Players
Toni Rüdiger on Mourinho: 'First the World Cup, then my Father'
Toni Rüdiger commented on José Mourinho potentially joining Real Madrid, saying he will focus on the World Cup first before thinking about his 'father'.
Qualifiers
Netherlands Qualify for FIFA World Cup Round of 32
The Netherlands have secured their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by the official tournament website.
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Sweden Advance to World Cup Round of 32
Sweden have secured their place in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by an official announcement.
Qualifiers
Australia Qualifies for FIFA World Cup Round of 32
Australia has secured qualification for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. The team advances to the knockout stage of the tournament.
Matches
Ecuador Advances to World Cup Knockouts for First Time in 20 Years
Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in two decades. Scotland's hopes hang in the balance as group stage concludes. Betty Glover and Lloyd Griffith host, with analysis from Mario Melchiot.
Matches
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.
Matches
Australia advance, Paraguay close to last 32 after draw
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.
Players
Morgan Rogers: Friendship with Bellingham outweighs rivalry
Morgan Rogers tells BBC Sport his friendship with Jude Bellingham is more important than any on-field rivalry.
Matches
Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, set up Morocco clash
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.
Matches
Japan and Sweden advance after 1-1 draw in World Cup group finale
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.
Matches
Beccacece leads Ecuador to historic World Cup knockout stage
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.
Matches
Curaçao 0-2 Côte d'Ivoire: Match Report and Highlights
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.
Matches
USA to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Round of 32 at 2026 World Cup
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.
News
Mourinho: I Want Real Madrid Players to Lose at World Cup
José Mourinho jokingly said he wants Real Madrid players to lose early in the World Cup so they return for pre-season in July.
Matches
Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1, reach World Cup
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.
Matches
Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
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.
Teams
Ivory Coast and Nicolas Pépé Set for World Cup Round of 32
Ivory Coast is advancing to the World Cup Round of 32, with Nicolas Pépé expected to feature prominently today.
Matches
Plata's quick reaction gives Ecuador lead over Germany
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.