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Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach last 16
Argentina survived a major scare, defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time via a deflected Cristian Romero header to advance to the round of 16.
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Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico was thrown into uncertainty after Fifa proposed moving the kick-off forward by six hours due to forecast storms. Following backlash from both football associations, Fifa reversed its decision, keeping the original 18:00 local time slot.
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Fifa confirms Mexico-England match time unchanged
Fifa sources confirm the Mexico-England match will remain at 6pm local time (1am UK) after discussions, insisting no rescheduling decision was made. The situation, including weather, will continue to be monitored.
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FIFA in Talks to Move Mexico-England World Cup Match Due to Weather
FIFA is in ongoing discussions about moving the Mexico vs. England World Cup round of 16 match earlier on Sunday due to the risk of weather disruption, including flooding. The game was originally set for 6pm local time but may be brought forward. No confirmation yet.
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Mexico vs England World Cup match to start as planned at 6pm local
FIFA considered moving the Mexico-England World Cup round of 16 match due to weather concerns but never confirmed the change. The game will kick off at 6pm local time in Mexico City on Sunday, 1am UK on Monday.
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Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde
Lisandro Martinez scored to restore Argentina's lead over Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
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Cape Verde's Duarte equalises to stun Argentina in World Cup
Deroy Duarte scored an equaliser for Cape Verde against Argentina in their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami, stunning the favourites.
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Messi scores in eighth straight World Cup match
Lionel Messi scored Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde in Miami, marking his eighth consecutive World Cup game with a goal. The finish was described as 'sensational.'
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England-Mexico World Cup match to kick off as scheduled after Fifa
Fifa reversed a plan to reschedule England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico after both football associations objected. The game will now kick off at 01:00 BST on Monday as originally planned.
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Paraguay vs France: World Cup Round of 16 Preview
Paraguay and France are set to clash in the World Cup Round of 16. The match preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout stage encounter.
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Canada vs Morocco: World Cup Round of 16 Preview
Canada and Morocco are set to face off in the World Cup Round of 16. This preview covers team form, key players, and tactical insights ahead of the knockout clash.
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Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Dallas, securing their first knockout win at a FIFA World Cup. Mohamed Salah scored a Panenka penalty as the Pharaohs advanced to face Argentina or Cabo Verde.
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Rice expected to start for England against Mexico despite injury
Declan Rice is likely to start England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico despite a neural issue affecting his hamstring and lower back. Manager Thomas Tuchel revealed Rice played through 'terrible pain' in the previous game. Reece James remains doubtful due to a hamstring injury.
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Egypt advance to World Cup last 16 with penalty shootout win over
Egypt beat Australia on penalties to secure their first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory, advancing to the round of 16 where they will face either Argentina or Cape Verde.
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Salah reveals last-minute Panenka decision in World Cup shootout
Mohamed Salah said his Panenka penalty for Egypt against Australia in the 2026 World Cup shootout was a last-minute decision. Egypt advanced to the round of 16 after the win.
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13 Nations Qualify for FIFA World Cup Round of 16
Thirteen nations have secured their spots in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, as announced by McDonald's.
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Ashour heads Egypt into lead against Australia
Emam Ashour scored a header to give Egypt the lead against Australia in their 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Dallas.
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Sheffield fanzone to return if England reach World Cup quarter finals
Sheffield City Council plans to open a World Cup fanzone at Devonshire Green if England beat Mexico on Monday to reach the quarter finals. The fanzone, named Fan City, will screen all remaining matches except one early-morning fixture, with free entry for non-England games.
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Julian Quinones: Mexico's Colombian-born World Cup threat
Julian Quinones, a Colombian-born forward naturalized for Mexico, has scored three goals at the 2026 World Cup. His path to becoming a Mexican hero includes a golden boot in the Saudi Pro League, where he outscored Cristiano Ronaldo. Mexico faces England in the round of 16 on Monday.
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BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
The BBC will offer a 'Stay Up or Catch Up' service for England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico, which kicks off at 01:00 BST. Fans can watch live on BBC One or catch a spoiler-free re-run on BBC Two from 07:10 BST.