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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Netherlands face Morocco in a World Cup Round of 32 match. This preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout clash.
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.
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.
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.
Ousmane Dembélé scored his second career World Cup goal at the 2026 tournament, marking a milestone for the French forward.
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.
Reece James could miss the start of the World Cup knockout stage due to a hamstring injury, while Declan Rice returned to training after a calf issue. England faces Panama in their final group match.
France forward Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick in the opening 32 minutes of their World Cup Group I match against Norway in Boston.
Kylian Mbappé has the most goal contributions at the 2026 World Cup, with four goals and two assists.
