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Ecuador's football federation has filed a complaint with World Cup organisers after around 1,000 Mexico supporters staged a noisy serenade outside their team hotel in Mexico City ahead of their last-32 match against the co-hosts.
Ronald Koeman declined to reveal his future plans after the Netherlands were eliminated from the round of 32. He told NOS he has made up his mind but will not share it yet.
Amad Diallo scored a brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast against Norway in their last-32 match, described as a 'goal of the tournament' contender.
Jarell Quansah and Reece James missed England training ahead of their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo, compounding right-back problems. Quansah suffered a twisted ankle against Panama, while James has yet to resume training due to a hamstring injury.
DR Congo faces England in the World Cup last 32, 52 years after a disastrous debut as Zaire in 1974. The team lost all three matches, conceding 14 goals without scoring, amid protests over unpaid bonuses. The country also hosted the iconic Rumble in the Jungle that year, a moment of pride now seen as a chance for unity.
Antonio Nusa scored a sensational goal to put Norway ahead in their round of 32 match against Ivory Coast.
Alan Shearer has identified three key areas where England must improve to win the World Cup, calling on other players to step up.
As the 2026 World Cup kicks off across the US, Canada and Mexico, BBC Bitesize explores the ingredients of a classic tournament anthem. Musicians, industry experts and historians discuss simplicity, national identity and the unifying power of football songs.
Steve Clarke's shock resignation leaves a massive hole in Scottish football. The new head coach must manage an aging core squad while integrating younger players who lack game time, with key positions like goalkeeper and centre-back facing particular challenges.
As the knockout stages begin, we rank 10 players who may be appearing in their final World Cup, including Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Cristiano Ronaldo. These legends have left an indelible mark on the tournament.
Germany's early World Cup exit has sparked calls for Julian Nagelsmann's dismissal and a move for Jurgen Klopp. Fans and media question the team's direction after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, while structural issues in German football persist.
Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill saved two penalties against Germany to secure a historic World Cup win. Just four years ago, he sold his kit to support his family after his son's premature birth. Gill's journey from obscurity to international stardom is a remarkable story of perseverance.
Wayne Rooney says he would start Kobbie Mainoo over Elliot Anderson in England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo. The former England captain praised Mainoo's ability in tight areas, while Emile Heskey questioned Thomas Tuchel's decision to bring on Jordan Henderson instead of Mainoo against Panama.
Germany and the Netherlands both exited the World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout defeats. Raphael Honigstein analyzes Germany's shock loss to Paraguay, while Humphrey Ker discusses Wrexham and spotting Swiss talent John Manzambi. Brazil and Morocco advanced to the last 16.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he 'danced a happy dance' after Iran's elimination from the World Cup. Iran faced travel restrictions and visa issues, with their coach calling the team the 'most oppressed' at the tournament amid US-Iran tensions.
BBC Sport's daily football guessing game returns with a new mystery player. Players unlock clues after each wrong guess, aiming to identify the footballer in as few attempts as possible. Score three points for a good result, four or five for exceptional.
Morocco recovered from Cody Gakpo's opener to beat the Netherlands on penalties in a dramatic Round of 32 tie. Gakpo scored for the Dutch, but Issa Diop's late equalizer forced extra time before Morocco prevailed 3-2 in the shootout.
The focus of penalty shoot-outs has shifted from the kicker's isolation to the goalkeeper's active role. Tim Krul, hero of Netherlands' 2014 shoot-out, discusses the psychology behind modern saves and how keepers now bring new variation to the high-pressure moment.
Casemiro scored his first goal of the 2026 World Cup, a crucial strike for Brazil.
Analysts discuss Germany's World Cup exit after a loss to Paraguay, noting that their style of play is no longer effective.
