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Only Six Spots Remain for Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup
With the group stage nearing its end, only six spots are left for the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Fans can follow the action on fifa.com.
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World Cup Group Stage by the Numbers: Test Your Knowledge
The largest World Cup group stage in history concluded with 72 matches and 48 teams, narrowing to 32 for the knockout rounds. This quiz challenges your recall of the key statistics that shaped the tournament's opening phase.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Vote for Best Group Stage Goal
FIFA has selected 12 outstanding goals from the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Fans have 48 hours to vote for their favorite, with the winner announced after the window closes. Subsequent votes will follow after each knockout round.
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Shearer's World Cup Group Stage Picks
Alan Shearer selects his standout players and moments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
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World Cup 2026: Knockout Stage Begins After Entertaining Group Phase
The 2026 World Cup knockout stage starts with 32 teams remaining. Despite initial skepticism, the expanded group stage proved more entertaining than expected, setting up intriguing last-32 ties.
Matches
Austria and Algeria Draw 3-3, Both Advance to World Cup Knockout Stage
Austria scored a dramatic late equaliser against Algeria in a 3-3 draw, securing both teams' progression to the World Cup knockout stages and eliminating Iran from Group J.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage: Records and milestones
Egypt ended a 92-year wait for a World Cup win. Dick Advocaat became the oldest coach at 78. Ousmane Dembele scored the second-fastest hat-trick. Cristiano Ronaldo extended his record to six editions with a goal. Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with six goals.
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England Finish Group Stage with Victory
England's national football team, the Three Lions, ended their FIFA World Cup group stage campaign with a win.
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Croatia 2-1 Ghana: Sucic and Vlasic secure runners-up spot in Group L
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 in their final Group L match, with goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic. The win lifted Croatia to second place in the group, setting up a knockout stage clash with the second-placed team from Group K.
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England beat Panama 2-0 to top World Cup group
Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane gave England a 2-0 win over Panama, securing first place in Group L. Bellingham volleyed in from a corner before setting up Kane's record-breaking 11th World Cup goal. England advance to the Round of 32.
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England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L and reach last 32
Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane gave England a 2-0 win over Panama, securing top spot in Group L and a place in the World Cup last 32 under Thomas Tuchel.
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Morgan Rogers and Jarell Quansah to Start for England vs Panama
Morgan Rogers and Jarell Quansah are expected to start for England in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup group match against Panama. Rogers returns after a key role in qualifying, while Quansah deputizes at right-back.
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Belgium Win Group, Advance to World Cup RO32 with Egypt
Belgium have won their group and advanced to the Round of 32 of the World Cup alongside Egypt.
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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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England Secure World Cup Knockout Berth Before Panama Clash
England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stage before their final group match against Panama. The Three Lions sit on four points, guaranteeing at least a third-place spot. Uruguay's defeat to Spain confirmed England's place in the last 32.
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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.
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History
France matches Poland's 1974 group-stage feat with two four-goal
France becomes the first team since Poland in 1974 to have two players score four goals each in the group stage of a major tournament.
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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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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.
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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.