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World Cup today: Belgien - Senegal | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:18:19 GMT

Jackson looking to make his mark After starting the first two games of this World Cup, Nicolas Jackson was a substitute as Senegal downed Iraq 5-0 to qualify for the round of 32. As he side enter the knockout stages, he will hope to be called upon once more to have a big impact.

Theate to start again? After remaining on the bench for Belgium's opening clash with Egypt, Frankfurt's Arthur Theate came on versus Iran before rounding off the group stage with a start versus New Zealand. Will he be named in the first XI again here?

Head-to-head record This is Belgium’s first ever meeting with Senegal, who are through to the World Cup knockout stages for the third time in four appearances at the finals. The Red Devils, meanwhile, are hoping to reach at least the round of 16 for the seventh time since 1986.

How they got here: Senegal Despite valiant displays against France and Norway, Senegal headed into their final Group I game against Iraq without a single point to their name. A comprehensive 5-0 victory boosted the Lions or Teranga’s hopes of a place in the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed sides, with results elsewhere confirming their progression.

How they got here: Belgium Draws against Egypt (1-1) and Iran (0-0) in their opening two games left Belgium needing to beat New Zealand in their final Group G match to reach the round of 32. The Red Devils had little trouble dispatching the All Whites, triumphing 5-1 in Vancouver to top the group.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Belgium take on Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 10pm CEST in Seattle.

World Cup today: England - DR Kongo | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:06:27 GMT

Quansah out England head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Jarrell Quansah will play no part here after picking up an injury that forced him off against Panama. Fellow right-back Reece James is also unavailable, leaving Tuchel with a dilemma.

Kane the history maker With his goal in the win over Panama, Harry Kane has now scored 11 World Cup goals in his career - more than any other England player. Including the Euros, he has 18 goals at major tournaments, also a national record.

Head-to-head record England and DR Congo meet for the first time in Atlanta on Wednesday. Only once before have the Three Lions faced two African teams at the same World Cup (Egypt and Cameroon in 1990, when they were beaten on penalties by West Germany in the semi-finals).

How they got here: DR Congo A 1-1 draw with Portugal earned the African side their first ever World Cup point, but a 1-0 defeat to Colombia left them needing to beat Uzbekistan in their final Group K game to reach the knockout stages as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams. They did so in dramatic fashion, recovering from a goal down to triumph 3-1 and set up a last-32 meeting with Thomas Tuchel’s charges.

How they got here: England The Three Lions followed up an impressive 4-2 win over Croatia with a goalless draw against Ghana, but those four points were enough to secure their place in the round of 32 with a group game to spare. Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Panama ensured they advanced as Group L winners.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as England take on DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 6pm CEST in Atlanta.

World Cup today: Mexiko - Ecuador | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:43:58 GMT

Hosts maintain winning record Co-hosts Mexico won a fourth straight match at this 2026 FIFA World Cup as they comfortably beat Ecuador to progress to the round of 16. They started strongly and were 2-0 up just after the half-hour mark thanks to goals from Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez. That was how the score stayed, with Ecuador - who were reduced to 10 men late on when ex-Bayer Leverkusen man Piero Hincapié - struggling to cause any problems for Mexico in response. As such, Javier Aguirre's men can now look forward to a tie against either England or DR Congo.

⚽ 31' Raúl Jiménez (2-0)

⚽ 22' Julian Quinones (1-0)

Sebastián Beccacece on facing Mexico "Mexico are a very strong team. They're playing at home, they've won all three matches and they haven't conceded a goal. That speaks for itself [...] The underdog label doesn't bother us. We know who we are, what we've done and what we're capable of."

Javier Aguirre on facing Ecuador "I expect a very intense Ecuador team. That is how [Sebastian] Beccacece's teams are: very intense, with very high pressing, very committed when tracking back, very combative in one-on-one duels. They are among the best of the 48 participating teams. They are a very intense team, very ‌brave, ⁠just like their coach. All I can say is that we will have to play an almost perfect match to remain in the competition."

Head-to-head record Mexico have won 14 of the 25 meetings between the nations, but they have only triumphed in two of the six encounters since 2015. The three most recent games - including a goalless group-stage draw at the 2024 Copa America - have all ended level.

How they got here: Ecuador La Tri’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stages looked slim after losing to Côte d’Ivoire and drawing with minnows Curaçao in their opening two Group E games. The South Americans needed to beat already-qualified Germany to stand any chance of making the last 32 - and they did just that as goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata secured a memorable 2-1 victory.

How they got here: Mexico The co-hosts are one of only three teams to reach the knockout stages with a 100 percent group-stage record - and one of only two who are yet to concede a goal. After kicking off the tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa, Javier Aguirre’s side defeated South Korea 1-0 before overcoming Czechia 3-0 in their final Group A encounter.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Mexico take on Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 3am CEST in Mexico City.

Frankreich - Schweden | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:54:10 GMT

Full time: France 3-0 Sweden The 2018 World Cup winners were sensational here, with Mbappé and Olise shining in particular. They created chances at will and could easily have won by a far bigger scoreline. Sweden had some chances of their own, especially in the first half, but they lacked the same killer instinct as Les Bleus, who advance to the last 16, where they will meet Paraguay on Saturday.

Over from Mateta Doué curls a cross in from the right. Mateta takes it first time, but it bounces a bit too high and his shot goes well over.

Chance for Gyökeres! All of a sudden, Sweden could have one back. A driving run forward from Lindelöf culminates in Gyökeres receiving the ball in a pocket of space, 12 yards from goal. However, he places it too close to Maignan, who makes a good save.

Megastars go off The Swedish defence will be glad to see Mbappé and Olise going off. Cherki and Mateta aren't bad replacements though...

Great feet from Barcola Barcola executes a superb chop inside the box, taking two defenders out of the game, He could pull it back to the unmarked Olise but goes for goal himself, only to be thwarted by Zetterström.

Doué has a go A long, mazy run from the PSG winger ends with him drilling a low shot at goal that Zetterström gathers at the second attempt.

This could get ugly With Sweden set to get forward more in an effort to get back into the game, France are going to have more and more opportunities on the counter. It feels like more goals are coming...

More brilliance from France Another Mbappé goal, another Olise assist. Wide on the left, the Bayern man dissects the Sweden defence, taking three defenders out of the game. Mbappé's control is perfect, and he curls it into the far corner.

⚽ 74' Kylian Mbappé (3-0)

Olise must score! Another counter from France and Mbappé releases Olise again, this time on the right. His touch is slightly heavy though, allowing Zetterström to come out and smother his effort.

And we're back Will Sweden be able to find a way back in the final 20 minutes?

Hydration break Time for some fluids and tactical tweaks from the coaches.

Hail Mary Sweden coach Graham Potter makes a couple of changes in a bid to change the flow of the game, but it'll take something extraordinary to get the better of this France side.

Olise almost in France burst forward on the break. Mbappé slides a pass in for Olise, who gets a shot away but Gudmundsson is well placed to bock for a corner.

Olise again The France No.11 has time and space to set himself for a shot, from close to the right-hand edge of the Sweden penalty area. It's well struck but the goalkeeper is equal to it and saves for a corner.

Olise menacing The Bayern winger is at the heart of things again, slotting a pass in for Koundé down the right. His cross-shot lacks power and precision though, and goalkeeper Zetterström gathers comfortably.

Wayward corner Sweden try to force their way back into the game by sending bodies forward for a corner, but the delivery is poor and it goes out for a goal kick.

Game over France are far too good for Sweden and they now have a two-goal cushion. Olise has far too much space and slots a ball through to Barcola, who smashes in from close to the penalty spot. A brilliant goal.

⚽ 53' Bradley Barcola (2-0)

Cranking up the gears Olise has started threading a few passes, Dembélé has attempted a couple of dribbles. They've come to nothing so far, but it feels like only a matter of time.

Over from Tchouameni The France midfileder lines up a shot from 25 yards out, but he's leaning back and blazes it over.

Same pattern France have gone straight back to dominating possession, with Sweden again dropping back very deep.

Underway again France get things going once more.

Half-time: France 1-0 Sweden France lead and deservedly so after bombarding Sweden's goal in the first half. Olise has sparkled and Mbappé has looked unplayable, and you suspect they will get more goals after the break. Sweden. however, are not out of the running just yet. They've also had a few decent chances on the counter, and could get themselves back into this if they manage to convert one.

Almost an equaliser! Elanga's pace gets him behind the France defence and he drills the ball across the face of goal from the right. It looks like being a tap-in for Gyökeres, but somehow Koundé gets there first to poke it clear.

It had been coming! France's pressure finally plays off. Olise plays a short corner to Dembélé, who slots a pass in to Mbappé. His feet are too quick for the Sweden defence and he smashes the ball in at the far corner!

⚽ 45' Kylian Mbappé (1-0)

Olise again! Olise drives in from the right and shoots, but Zetterström just tips it wide for a corner.

Firing at will France are creating chance after chance here, seemingly with every attack. First, Barcola gets in behind the defence but can't find a team-mate with his cutback, before Olise lets rip from range, his effort arrowing just wide.

Mbappé from range Olise finds Rabiot, who immediately plays it forward to Mbappé in the inside-left channel. He jinks inside and shoots from 25 yards out, but it's straight at the goalkeeper.

Olise scissor-kick! Olise goes sooo close to breaking the deadlock, attempting an audacious sideways scissor-kick that crashes off the foot of the post. The rebound falls to Dembélé, but he shanks it wide.

Mbappé hits the post! Dembélé slides the ball into the path of Koundé down the right. He cuts it back to Mbappé, whose first-time shot hits the post and then bounces to safety!

Rabiot has a go! Mbappé threads a pass through to Rabiot, whose rasping shot from close range is well saved by Zetterström.

Training-ground routine Isak makes a diagonal run at a free-kick and gets to a cleverly worked free-kick, but Saliba is shadowing him and manages top block his shot.

Back underway The ball is in play again.

Break in play It's time for the hydration break.

Goal disallowed! Olise threads a pass through for Mbappé, who bears down on goal and slots it into the net. It won't count though, as Mbappé was offside.

Best chance of the game! Barcola receives the ball wide on the left, close to the halfway line. The France attacker jinks past his marker and darts forward, getting into the box with another little shimmy. Space opens up for a shot but he sends his effort over the bar.

Mbappé from range The France No.10 receives possession about 25 yards out. He lines up a shot but doesn't get much power behind it and it's an easy save for the goalkeeper.

Mbappé trying The France forward is dropping deep to pick up possession and try and make something happen against the deep-lying Sweden defence. His quick feet and pace give him pockets of space, but Sweden are alive to the danger and soon harry him.

Glimpse of an opening Ayari's pass out to the left allows Stroud to show his pace and take on Koundé on the outside. He gets a left-footed shot away but it's always rising and sails well over.

Olise crunched The Bayern winger gets sandwiched between two Sweden defenders and wins a free-kick, but it's in the middle of the pitch so no danger.

Burst of pace Sweden hoof the ball clear after a France attack and Elanga shows incredible speed, sprinting half the length of the pitch to get there ahead of Saliba. France get numbers back though, and the attack peters out.

Isak has a go! The striker gains possession just outside the box and takes aim, but his effort slows down after deflecting off Upamecano's leg, and it's a comfortable save.

Still settling We've had lots of long balls and possession switching sides early on, and not much else.

Peeeeeep! Sweden get the ball rolling. Here we go!

Coin toss The pre-match formalities are nearly done. We'll be up and running soon.

Teams out Here they come to the tune of Shakira's Dai Dai. The national anthems are up next...

Blue skies for the Blågult

Assist kings Olise is one of four players currently on three assists at World Cup 2026, alongside Alexander Isak, Martin Ødegaard and Florian Wirtz. Only Brazil's Bruno Guimarães has more (four).

Paraguay await Norway, who finished runners-up behind France in Group I, beat Ivory Coast earlier to book their place in the Round of 16. Leipzig's Antonio Nusa and ex-Dortmund striker Erling Haaland got the goals in a 2-1 win to set up a meeting with Brazil. The winners of this one will face Paraguay after the South Americans eliminated Germany on penalties.

Warm-ups underway Bayern's Upamecano is limbering up as he prepares to marshal the French rearguard once more.

Deschamps returns The France head coach is back on site for this one, having missed France's last game against Norway to return home for his mother's funeral.

More on that France team Bayern's Michael Olise (pictured) starts once again for France, but otherwise Les Bleus have made four changes compared to their Matchday 3 assignment against Norway. Theo Hernández, Maxence Lacroix, Desire Doué, and Manu Koné are on the bench, with Lucas Digne, William Saliba, Bradley Barcola, and Adrien Rabiot all coming in.

More on that Sweden team Dortmund's Daniel Svensson (pictured) is given his first start at this tournament, coming in at right wing for Alexander Bernhardsson, who drops to the bench. The only other change is Lucas Bergvall replacing Isak Hien, who will play no further part in the competition after injuring his left thigh in the team's final group match against Japan.

France subs Samba, Risser, Gusto, Konaté, L. Hernández, T. Hernández, Lacroix, Koné, Kanté, Zaïre-Emery, Cherki, Akliouche, Thuram, Doué

Sweden subs V. Johansson, Nordfeldt, H. Johansson, Ekdal, Starfelt, Smith, Bernhardsson, Nygren, Sema, Karlström, Svanberg, Zeneli, Nilsson, Ali

Sweden's familiar faces Head coach Graham Potter has several Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 players at his disposal. The most prominent name in the squad is Dortmund's wing-back Svensson, who has only been used off the bench so far at the World Cup. Elsewhere, Potter can call upon St. Pauli vice-captain Smith, Wolfsburg's Svanberg and Bernhardsson of Holstein Kiel.

The venue The New York New Jersey Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on 19 July, making it the stage where football’s biggest prize will be decided. With a capacity of around 80,663, the East Rutherford venue will stage eight World Cup matches, including this Round of 32 tie. Just a short distance from Manhattan, it's home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets.

Goals all but assured Heading into this knockout tie, the French duo of Kylian Mbappé (r.) and former Borussia Dortmund star Ousmane Dembélé (l.) are two players within a four-way tie for second place in the race for the golden boot. The pair have netted four goals apiece in the group stage. Lionel Messi is the only player currently ahead of them, having struck six times for Argentina in Group J.

Didier Deschamps on facing Sweden "We have to face a team who have nothing to lose and can give us some problems. We are confident, not overconfident, but in terms of intentions we will look to continue what we managed in the group [...] They are very physical with good capabilities and in the attacking line there is a lot of quality. They have two good players in the midfield, there are set pieces and long throw-ins. They’re a solid team, then look at the three attackers. They are very good players and play in big clubs.”

Graham Potter on facing France "It’s going to be a fantastic match, the kind of game you dream of experiencing as a child. Playing in New Jersey against France in a World Cup knockout match - it doesn't get any bigger than that. They are one of the best teams in the world, and we obviously have huge respect for them, but we are really looking forward to the match. They have world-class players in every department, they’ve won the World Cup before, and they have a coach who knows how to win matches, so it’s an immense challenge. But that is exactly what you expect in a World Cup knockout tie."

Head-to-head record Sweden have won only six of their 23 meetings with France down the years - and only two of the past 17. Their most memorable victory came in the group stage of EURO 2012, when goals from Zlatan Ibrahimović and Sebastian Larsson secured a 2-0 triumph. Les Bleus have won 12 of those 23 games, including each of the past three.

How they got here: France No player has registered more assists than Bayern Munich's Michael Olise (3) as France took all nine points to start their World Cup campaign, enjoying wins against Senegal (3-1), Iraq (3-0) and Norway (4-1).

How they got here: Sweden Graham Potter's Sweden qualified for the round of 32 as one of eight best third-placed teams. Wolfsburg's Mattias Svanberg scored as they enjoyed an emphatic 5-1 victory against Tunisia to open their tournament, but they were on the receiving end of a 5-1 loss against the Netherlands. Holding Japan to a 1-1 draw on Matchday 3 was enough to see them through.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as France take on Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 11pm CEST in New Jersey, USA.

Elfenbeinküste - Norwegen | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:59:09 GMT

Full-time: Côte d'Ivoire 1-2 Norway The referee blows his whistle and it's Norway who will be heading through to the last 16. Côte d'Ivoire fought back valiantly in the second half, with substitute Diallo particularly catching the eye for his goal-line clearance and equaliser. But ultimately, the Ivorians suffer defeat in what was their first ever World Cup knockout round tie, courtesy of a clinical Erling Haaland strike, who is now just one goal behind Argentina's Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot (six to five) as the Norwegian World Cup dream is set to continue.

Last chance saloon Fofana comes up for a final Ivorian corner. Diallo delivers it from the right, but Norway manage to scramble it to safety.

Diallo has a go From a free-kick around 30 yards from goal, the Ivorian goalscorer hits a stunning effort which seems destined for the top left corner, but for a brilliant fingertip save from Nyland.

Diomande withdrawn The Ivorian left flank is refreshed as Leipzig left-winger Diomande and left-back Konan are replaced by Guessand and Hoffenheim speedster Toure.

Nyland troubled Konan tries to pick out Diomande at the near post with a lofted cross from the left flank. However, the left-back overcooks it and nearly ends up chipping Nyland, who has to backpeddle before swiping the ball clear of his goal-line.

Stoppage time A minimum of seven additional minutes have been indicated. Can Norway hold onto this slender lead?

Miscommunication Berg spearheads a Norway counter before playing Haaland in behind. With his back to goal and facing Schjelderup, the Manchester City forward attempts to hit it at the same time that Schjelderup looks to have a go. The combination of them both sends the ball flying wide of the mark.

It had to be him! Haaland restores Norway's lead The Norwegians lead again and it's that man Haaland with his fifth goal of the tournament! Bobb receives the ball to feet and spins his marker before threading a defence-splitting pass into the right inside channel for Berg to chase. The midfielder latches onto it, picks his head up and spots Haaland arriving at the far post, drilling the ball into the path of the former BVB striker, who extends his goalscoring run to one in each of his last 13 international appearances, becoming only the second player ever to do so.

⚽ 86' Erling Haaland (1-2)

Another change There's a like-for-like change for Norway at right-back as Aursnes replaces Pedersen.

Diallo down The Ivorian goalscorer is down receiving treatment. He has since left the pitch for further treatment, but appears determined to continue.

Space opening up With Norway now seeking a quick response, space is now opening up in the middle of the park. Côte d'Ivoire are continuing to threaten on the counter in the meantime. It's all to play for again here in Dallas.

Diallo levels it for Côte d'Ivoire! The Ivorians are back in it and it's the substitute Diallo. The wide player plays a one-two with Pépé before slaloming into the Norwegian box, beating one defender and slotting it past Nyland into the far corner. It's excellent feet from the Manchester United man, who has now scored in each of his last three international appearances in which he has come on as a substitute.

⚽ 74' Amad Diallo (1-1)

The goalscorer departs After opening the scoring, the Leipzig man's day is over. Will his goal be enough for Norway?

We're back The hydration break has run it's course and play resumes. During the stoppage, Solbakken took the opportunity to make two changes, introducing Bobb and Schjelderup for Sørloth and Nusa as he looks to reenergise his forward line.

Hydration break The second half's designated stoppage is taking place.

Off the line! Norway could not have come much closer to a second there! Ødegaard delivers a dangerous corner from the right, which is met by an unmarked Heggem inside the six-yard box. The defender's shot had Fofana beaten, but Diallo had not given up hope as he pulls off a remarkable goal-line clearance to preserve the one-goal deficit.

Diomande delivers From another left-sided corner, Diomande sends another good cross into the Norwegian box. The Scandinavians win the initial header, but Diallo recovers the ball at the far post before swinging in yet another dangerous ball. This time, it's Haaland of all people who gets his head to the ball first to clear the danger for Norway.

First changes At the hour mark, Emerse Fae is the first of the managers to look to the bench, introducing Eintracht Frankfurt's Wahi and Manchester United's Diallo in place of Bonny and Oulai. Can the pair help the Ivorians find a way back into this tie?

Could have gone anywhere Ødegaard delivers a free-kick from the left half-space around 30 yards from the Ivorian goal. It's curled in towards Alexander Sørloth around the penalty spot, who doesn't quite manage to get a touch. Nevertheless, it's still almost bundled in by a combination of multiple players, but goalkeeper Fofana manages to hang onto the ball.

Pépé has a crack Up the other end, the Ivorian winger makes space for a shot from the right half-space, forcing a good parry out of Nyland.

Overplayed Play opens up for Norway and it's Ødegaard who drives at the heart of the Ivorian defence. With Sørloth to his right and Nusa to his left, he opts to play it to the Leipzig man, who shifts it on to the overlapping Møller Wolfe, but the left-back's cross towards the far post finds no takers.

Speculative Konan does well down the left flank from where he manages to deliver a cross. Norway win the initial header but it drops to Sangare, who tries his luck first-time from over 35 yards, sending his effort flying high into the Dallas sky.

No takers Some patient attacking play from Côte d'Ivoire culminates in Doué lashing a cross in from the right, which Nyland just manages to parry clear before any of his teammates can get on the end of it. The West Africans regain possession and win a corner, but Diomande's left-sided delivery is headed clear by the Norwegians.

Back underway! The whistle blows and the ball is once again rolling for the second half here. Neither manager has elected to make any changes at the interval.

Half-time: Côte d'Ivoire 0-1 Norway At the break, it's the Scandinavians who lead in this Round of 32 tie in Dallas. Côte d'Ivoire had the momentum for large parts of the first half, with Yan Diomande proving particularly lively for the West Africans, but for all of the chances they've created, they have just lacked that killer edge in front of goal. The same can't be said of Diomande's Leipzig teammate Nusa, whose sumptuous late strike against the run of play stunned Côte d'Ivoire and is the difference between these sides at the end of the first 45.

Wouldn't have counted Pépé delivers a teasing cross from the free-kick, finding Agbadou's head in the middle. The defender's headed effort flashes narrowly wide of the left post, much to the surprise of many Ivorian fans in attendance. It wouldn't have stood anyhow, though, as the assistant referee had their flag raised against him for offside.

Nusa booked The goalscorer is the first player on either side to go into the book for a foul on Doué.

Stoppage time A minimum of four additional minutes have been indicated.

Glancing header From the resultant corner, Sørloth flicks the ball on at the near post, but it flies agonisingly wide of the far post. Haaland was there to try and turn it in, but despite stretching, the No.9 couldn't reach it.

Almost another! Norway certainly appear lifted by their opener and almost found themselves two goals to the good. Sørloth rose to meet a cross from the right and brilliantly headed the ball into Haaland's path, but the striker's left-footed volley from six yards out is blocked behind by Sangaré, who makes a fantastic intervention.

Nusa breaks the deadlock! Antonio Nusa take a bow! The Leipzig winger receives the ball out wide to the left from Ødegaard. From there, he takes a touch, beats Pépé, and sends a stunning effort curling towards the top right corner. Fofana stood no chance! Nevertheless, it's a goal that has come against the run of play, and marks the first time this tournament that Côte d'Ivoire have conceded first in a game.

⚽ 39' Antonio Nusa (0-1)

Haaland leaps Sørloth does well down the right flank before delivering a cross towards the back post. He finds the head of Haaland, who leaps before heading back across goal, but it poses no real threat to Fofana's goal.

In amongst it Yan Diomande has enjoyed more touches of the ball than any of his teammates thus far.

Another corner Diomande takes his side's sixth corner of the game. This time, he goes low to Bonny, but the striker gets crowded out before he can have a go.

In by Diomande Pépé leads a good counter-attack for Côte d'Ivoire, which results in the West Africans winning a corner down the left. Diomande takes, but Norway head it behind for another corner. The Leipzig man has a second attempt, but this time, Norway manage to clear.

Huge chance! Diomande stands Pedersen up on the left flank. The Leipzig winger makes space for a cross and picks out a great run from Pépé towards the far post, but the former Arsenal man can only guide his volleyed effort back across goal. Ajer comes across and puts it behind for a corner, however, but Côte d'Ivoire don't manage to capitalise on the set piece.

Play resumes Côte d'Ivoire get us back underway here.

Hydration break The players head for the sidelines to take on the necessary fluids here in Texas.

First corner for Norway Berg swings it in from the left for the Scandinavians, but it's headed away from the near post and Côte d'Ivoire look to break, however Diomande is fouled at the halfway line and the chance fizzles out.

Side netting That's the best chance of the match so far. Konan cuts in off the left flank for Côte d'Ivoire and bursts into the Norway box. Space opens up for a shot from a tight angle and the left-back opts to take it on himself, but his low, driven shot only lands in the side netting at the near post.

Too heavy Inside the Norway box, Pépé tries to play a one-two with Kessie, but the return pass from Côte d'Ivoire's captain is overcooked and just rolls out of play for a Norwegian goal-kick before Pépé can retrieve it.

Determined play from Diomande Down the left flank, the Leipzig winger rides a challenge from Pedersen to win his side a corner. The 19-year-old takes, but Sørloth is there to head it clear for Norway in the middle.

Nusa looking lively The Leipzig winger has looked sharp, enjoying some good early touches here.

No way through Norway look to carve the West Africans open with captain Ødegaard looking to release Haaland with an incisive pass into the box, but again Côte d'Ivoire clear.

First corner Nicolas Pépé cuts in off the right flank and looks to fire a cross into the middle, but Heggem is there to make a vital block, conceding his side's first corner of the game in the process. Pépé takes again, but it sails over everyone in the middle.

Looking to break Norway are enjoying plenty of possession, but the West Africans manage to win the ball back and launch their first counter-attack through Bonny. Ajer's well-timed sliding challenge slows the striker down, though, and Norway are awarded a goal kick.

First chance for Haaland Pedersen makes an overlapping run down the right. He receives the ball from Sørloth before digging out a cross into the box from the byline. The right-back's cross finds Haaland's head around nine yards out, but the former Dortmund man's effort goalwards is too easy for the Côte d'Ivoire defence to deal with.

And we're off! The referee blows his whistle and the ball is rolling here in Dallas.

Anthems complete Both sets of players and fans delivered rousing renditions of their country's national anthems. The action is about to begin...

Going through the motions There are less than 15 minutes remaining until this tie gets underway.

Diomande to continue shining for Leipzig? It's no secret that the Ivorian winger's performances for both Leipzig last term and for his country at this World Cup have earned Diomande many admirers from some of the biggest clubs in the world. However, Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer was keen to cool any lingering transfer speculation surrounding the starlet, declaring on Tuesday: "Yan Diomande will play for RB Leipzig next season. And we're not backing down from that! We know what we have in him. Of course, if Yan keeps this up, the time will come when we'll help him take the next step – but not this year."

Milestones on both sides For Côte d'Ivoire, Franck Kessie is set to make his 106th international cap, which will see him surpass Didier Drogba to outright claim fourth place in the country's all-time rankings in terms of appearances. Meanwhile for Norway, former Leipzig forward Alexander Sørloth (pictured) will be playing his 75th international match - the most of any player currently within Norway's World Cup squad.

More on that Côte d'Ivoire side By contrast, there are just the two changes made by Emerse Fae to the side he selected for the 2-0 victory over Curaçao last time out in Group Emmanuel Agbadou (pictured), Ghislain Konan, and Christ Inao Oulai all start in place of Amad Diallo, Ousmane Diomande, and Christopher Operi.

More on that Norway side Compared to the 4-1 defeat to France last time out when he rested most lot of his star players, Solbakken makes 10 changes to today's starting XI. Patrick Berg (pictured) is the only player to keep his place, whilst there are returns for the likes of Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland, and Martin Ødegaard.

Côte d'Ivoire subs Koné, Lafont, Diomande, Seri, Singo, Fofana, Adingra, Wahi, Operi, Diakité, Diallo, Ndicka, Guessand, Touré, Guiagon

Norway subs Tangvik, Selvik, Thorsby, Østigård, Strand Larsen, Aursnes, Bjørkan, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Schjelderup, Bobb, Hauge, Langås, Falchener, Ryerson

The Norwegian goal machine After netting four goals in the group stage, which sees him rank joint-second in the race for the golden boot behind only Lionel Messi on six goals, former BVB striker Erling Haaland became just the sixth footballer – and the first in 53 years – to register a half-century of goals in fewer than 50 international caps, reaching the milestone after just 46 appearances. In so doing, Haaland joined the likes of Denmark’s Poul Nielsen (36 appearances), West Germany’s Gerd Müller (41), Hungary duo Ferenc Puskás (41) and Sándor Kocsis (42), and Brazil’s Pelé (49).

Dortmund star misses out Ryerson will not feature for Norway against Côte I’voire after failing to recover from an injury he sustained in the group stage. The Borussia Dortmund man, who recorded a remarkable 15 assists in the Bundesliga last season, was taken off with a thigh problem in the 3-2 win over Senegal ‌last Tuesday.

The venue Home of the famous Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stadium is the fourth biggest venue at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It will stage nine matches, more than any other stadium, including a semi-final. Opened in 2009, the retractable-roof venue is famous for its giant centre-hung video board and can accommodate around 70,000 spectators for World Cup matches.

Pulling the strings for Côte d'Ivoire So far, Leipzig's star winger has set up his team-mates for ten shots at this World Cup, whilst no other player for Côte d'Ivoire has set up more than three. After playing a key part in the build-up for the opening goal in the 2-1 defeat to Germany, the skillful dribbler registered his first goal contribution against Curaçao in the West Africans' final group outing, grabbing the assist for the opening goal.

Leipzig stars in focus Yan Diomande and Antonio Nusa are both expected to start for Côte d'Ivoire and Norway respectively, meaning two RB Leipzig team-mates will be going head-to-head in a bid to reach the last 16. Alongside them are three more familiar faces from the Bundesliga: Hoffenheim's Bazoumana Touré is available for selection for Côte d'Ivoire, just as Julian Ryerson of Borussia Dortmund and Sander Tangvik of Hamburg are for Norway.

Emerse Fae on facing Norway "They are a good team, an organised team, great individual players but they play well together, very intensive, impactful and they're very pragmatic. They don't need five or six attempts to score, they're clinical in front of goal. We do have our strengths, we know how to play and we will be up to the challenge on the physical side and we will try to control the game and impose our pace."

Ståle Solbakken on facing Côte d'Ivoire "They have a good balance in midfield: a playmaker, a box-to-box runner, and a holding midfielder. They also have two strong wingers, a striker who can hold up the ball and make runs in behind, as well as two physically strong centre-backs. They're a very good team - but we're a good team too when we perform at our best."

Head-to-head record This is the first ever meeting between Côte d’Ivoire and Norway, who have faced only two African teams (Morocco and Senegal) in their four appearances at the finals to date. The Elephants are also facing Scandinavian opposition for the first time at a World Cup.

How they got here: Côte d'Ivoire Côte d'Ivoire opened their tournament with a dramatic late win over Ecuador (1-0) before conceding a winning goal in stoppage time against Germany (2-1). They did, though, advance as runners-up after beating Curaçao (2-0).

How they got here: Norway Norway settled for second place behind France after rotating heavily against Michael Olise and Co., which resulted in a 4-1 defeat. They did, though, score seven goals across their opening two games, beating Iraq (4-1) and Senegal (3-2) with former Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland scoring four goals.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Côte d'Ivoire take on Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 7pm CEST in Dallas, USA.

Niederlande - Marokko | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:46:25 GMT

Dutch pay the penalty Five spot-kicks were missed as Morocco knocked out the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey. Cody Gakpo had put the Oranje ahead with 18 minutes to go, but Issa Diop's header forced extra-time and ultimately penalties, where the Dutch missed three and the Atlas Lions only two, with Ismael Saibari netting the winner to send the North Africans through to face Canada in the last 16.

⚽ 120+2' Ismael Saibari (P) (3-4)

⚽ 120+2' Chemsdine Talbi (P) (3-3)

⚽ 120+2' Wout Weghorst (P) (3-2)

⚽ 120+2' Soufiane Rahimi (P) (2-2)

⚽ 120+2' Teun Koopmeiners (P) (2-1)

⚽ 90+1' Issa Diop (1-1)

⚽ 72' Cody Gakpo (1-0)

Head-to-head record All three previous meetings between the Netherlands and Morocco have finished 2-1. The Dutch triumphed in the teams’ first encounter at the 1994 tournament in the USA, and again in a friendly in May 2017. Morocco’s only victory came in a friendly in Arnhem 18 years earlier.

How they got here: The Netherlands The Netherlands secured their knockout berth as Group F winners after beating Tunisia 3-1 on Matchday 3. Former RB Leipzig striker Brian Brobbey leads their goalscoring chart with three goals, including a brace in their 5-1 victory over Sweden which followed an opening 2-2 draw against Japan.

How they got here: Morocco Ismael Saibari has scored three goals in as many games as Mohamed Ouahbi's Morocco qualified as Group C runners-up - behind Brazil - with seven points. Opening up their tournament with an impressive 1-1 draw against their South American counterparts, the CAF representatives secured wins against Scotland (1-0) and Haiti (4-2).

Welcome! Follow all of the action as the Netherlands take on Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 3am CEST in Monterrey, Mexico.

Deutschland - Paraguay | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

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Germany eliminated! Massive upset in Boston as Paraguay send Germany out. For the third successive World Cup since winning the thing in 2014, the four-time world champions make an early exit.

⚽ 120+3' José Canale (P) (4-5)

Neuer saves! That's why Nagelsmann brought back Germany's undisputed No.1 Massive stop to save his country's bacon. Who'll blink first?

⚽ 120+3' Nadiem Amiri (P) (4-4)

Lifeline for Germany! After Havertz and Woltemade efforts are saved, Sanabria drives wide. Germany need to score here. Amiri to take...

⚽ 120+3' Matías Galarza (P) (3-4)

⚽ 120+3' Jamal Musiala (P) (3-3)

⚽ 120+3' Gustavo Gómez (P) (2-3)

⚽ 120+3' Joshua Kimmich (P) (2-2)

⚽ 120+3' Maurício (P) (1-2)

Last chance?! Amiri sends a free-kick into the side netting. Germany fans will be hoping their team have their aim in, if this does go to penalties...

Penalties it is! The first shootout of World Cup 2026 - hold onto your hats!

Anton! Anton meets Germany's 16th corner of the game, heading straight at the goalkeeper.

... but VAR intervenes

It's in...

Crunchtime The clock's ticking as Germany continue to be frustrated by the dogged Paraguay defence.

Havertz! Havertz flicks on a Wirtz cross, but Gill gets to the ball ahead of Woltemade.

Disallowed Tah heads in a Brown cross, but it's ruled out upon VAR review.

Final substitutions Striker Sanabria and Ojeda are the newest and final additions for Paraguay.

Target man Woltemade The striker is being sought out more and more now. Once again he gets on the ball and Gomez comes flying in and blocks. There are discussions afterwards, as Woltemade wants a penalty, which is not given. There was a hand involved, but so was the upper body, and the distance was also very short.

12th extra-time No team in World Cup history has had to play extra-time as often as Germany. They have won on three previous occasions, lost three, while five games remained level and went to either a replay or penalties.

More of the same Just as in regular time, the same pattern continues now in extra time. Germany are pressing forward, Paraguay are defending.

Double block Woltemade lets fly from 15 metres, but it's blocked. The same goes for Goretzka, who had picked up the rebound.

Germany kick off The first half of extra-time begins with Germany kicking off and straight away moving deep into Paraguay's half again.

Fourth substitution The South Americans go into extra-time with Velázquez in place of Almirón.

An extra 30 minutes There's no winner inside 90 minutes in Boston, so we have the first extra-time of this World Cup to try and separate Germany and Paraguay.

The last attempt? Musiala whips a powerful cross into the penalty area. No takers. The second ball finds its way to Anton, who then commits a foul. That should mean extra-time.

Comes to nothing Paraguay also still have ambitions for a win in regular time. But a corner comes to nothing for a foul. Two minutes remaining.

Stoppage time Five minutes of added time to find a winner...

Promising Counter-attacking opportunity for Deutschland. However, Musiala cannot get his cutback right. Kimmich eventually gets a shot away but it's deflected behind.

World Cup debut Woltemade comes on for Sané. The striker's first minutes at this World Cup.

Offside Goretzka gets free at the near post from a Wirtz corner, but his header hits Anton in an offside position.

No space Germany are edging closer to the Paraguay penalty area more often in the second half, but there's a lack of end product. This time it's Kimmich, Goretzka and Brown who fail to get through.

Time to win it? Both round of 32 games so far have seen winners scored in added time.

No reason to intervene Goretzka is given a bit of a push as he goes up for a header and ends up miscuing. The referee and also the VAR in Dallas see no issue, though.

Third substitution Anton replaces Pavlović, allowing Kimmich to move into central midfield, with the BVB man covering at the back.

Havertz! So close! This time the move goes down the left flank with Wirtz crossing. Havertz times his jump as he goes for the right corner, but Gill produces an excellent stop to his left.

Fortunate Canale ends up flicking a Sané cross with the top of his head and is fortunate to see it fly into the hands of Gill.

We're back underway Will the ball find the back of the net of Paraguay's keeper Gill once more?

Drinks break Germany's period of pressure has eased off somewhat. Can new tactical instructions help to completely turn the game around within regular time?

Limited in attack Arguably the first extended spell of possession for Paraguay in the attacking third. However, neither a free-kick nor the subsequent corner come to anything.

Into the wall Sané takes charge of the situation, but the Paraguay wall jumps well. It leads to a corner, which is cleared. The second then comes to nothing for a foul in the box.

Intensity rising Another rough foul by the South Americans as Cubas gives away a free-kick around 25 metres out in a central position.

Musiala on Twice during the course of the tournament Undav came on for Musiala, now it is the other way around. The Bayern star, who was rotated out today, is supposed to provide the special moment.

King Kai Havertz has 25 goals in his 62 games for Germany. That's more than any other player since he made his debut for the national team in September 2018.

Caballero with a header The South Americans push forward, as they naturally need to do a bit more now. The header, however, is harmless, and Neuer can collect the ball comfortably.

One intentional and one enforced substitution Paraguay make changes, first with Caballero coming on. Shortly after, Maurício is sent on as goalscorer Enciso is unable to continue.

Almost a quickfire double! Wirtz crosses again. This time Sané misses it, but the second ball falls to Pavlović. A Paraguayan defender's leg gets in the way of the powerful shot.

Germany equalise! Wirtz drifts in from the left and crosses on his right foot into the middle, where Havertz gets the slightest touch with his head to guide it inside the right post. The two former Leverkusen starlets finally have Germany back level.

⚽ 54' Kai Havertz (1-1)

Same picture Germany are besieging the penalty area. Paraguay are sitting deep.

Neuer called into action Kimmich fails to play the ball back cleanly to the keeper, allowing goalscorer Enciso to nip in between. Neuer has to make himself big with his leg to repel the poked shot.

Only glimpses Germany's counter-pressing is good. Wirtz and Kimmich are quick to recover the ball after losing possession, but even in the first few minutes after the break there is a lack of conviction in attack.

No takers Sané whips a cross into the box. However, Undav and Havertz are unable to get on the end of it.

We're back underway Germany kick off, but lose possession of the ball rather quickly.

Goretzka for Nmecha Germany make a substitution at half-time as outgoing Bayern man Goretzka replaces Dortmund's Nmecha in central midfield.

Glimmer of hope Germany have already turned a game around at this World Cup after being behind at half-time. They were also a goal down at the break against Ivory Coast but came back to win 2-1 through super-sub Deniz Undav, who's had only seven touches in the first half. Germany have also scored six of their 10 tournament goals in the second period.

Half-time: Germany 0-1 Paraguay An extremely tough first half for Germany. Paraguay started on the front foot, then dropped extremely deep after five minutes. Nagelsmann's men dominated but struggled to create anything of note, with half-chances for Undav, Havertz and Nmecha. To make matters worse, Enciso capitalised on the South Americans' first attacking move for 40 minutes. The question remains: What will Germany come up with against this deep defensive block in the second half?

Corner again Germany's fifth corner. Again it comes to nothing.

Germany again! Following another corner, Kimmich gets a shot off from a tight angle on the left, but he doesn't really connect and Gill can gather.

Nmecha! Via a series of deflections the ball somehow finds its way to Nmecha, who shoots first time, but the deflected ball trickles past the left post.

Mountain to climb Paraguay haven't lost a World Cup game in which they scored first since 2002 against Spain.

Stoppage time Five minutes of added time.

Now it gets really tough The lead will hardly discourage Paraguay from sticking to their disruptive style of play. Germany must now find a way through twice.

Paraguay strike! The South American's first attack of note since the second minute and they lead. A corner is initially cleared, but Paraguay recycle it up the right. Almirón is overlapped by Galarza, whose cross to the penalty spot is met by the head of the unmarked Enciso to find the back of the net.

⚽ 42' Julio Enciso (0-1)

Lacking conviction After a short corner, Wirtz is actually in a shooting position, but he hesitates for too long. In the end, the ball is gone.

Pressing on point, accuracy not yet Brown wins the ball and it's quickly moved to Havertz out on the left. But he takes too long and then plays a rather sloppy pass to the edge of the penalty area.

Battling hard The third-placed team from Group have looked to draw Germany into many one-on-one duels, with Kimmich coming out on top here.

Good idea Nmecha looks for Havertz between the lines, but the ball won't stick for him as he turns - slightly held by Canale - and it rolls through.

A test of patience Paraguay continue to sit extremely deep, defending in two clear banks of four just in front of their own penalty area. Good ideas are needed by Germany, who seem to be looking to Wirtz on the left to produce.

Sané offside A great long ball from Kimmich, but the winger is marginally offside.

Back under way Topped up with liquids, can Germany turn their dominance into a lead?

Battle of the creative players Wirtz and Paraguay's Almiron (l.) could be particularly crucial today.

Hydration break Three minutes for you to have a drink and mull over the first quarter of this tie.

Paraguay slowing it down After a foul by Brown, goalkeeper Gill takes his time with the free-kick.

Schlotti support His tournament may be over through injury, but the centre-back is still in the USA and supporting the team.

A planned routine Kimmich delivers the ball from the left corner to the far post. Tah cannot get a proper connection on it and a foul was called anyway.

Down the left Wirtz and Brown combine their way in behind. The latter's cross is blocked for a corner.

High tempo It is an impressive opening phase with two teams looking to push forward. Germany have taken control in the last few minutes, though.

Last-ditch defending Wirtz delivers brilliantly from the left into the six-yard box, where Canale gets to the ball one step ahead of Havertz. Corner for Germany.

Undav up top The Stuttgart man was shown on pre-match graphics as starting as a No.10, but he's the one leading the line today, with Havertz playing off him.

Undav into the action First attempt by Germany as Undav is played in on the left, but his curling shot bends over the far corner.

First stoppage Gustavo Gómez got hurt in a challenge with Undav, meaning a brief stoppage.

Defending together The South Americans are really going for it early on. A quick transition moment and Enciso has a lot of space, but in the end Nmecha and Kimmich clear it together.

Neuer alert The corner is dangerous as it goes through to the far post. Alonso can shoot on the turn, but Neuer makes himself big to produce a good early stop.

On the front foot A bold start by Paraguay. Julio Enciso drives forward down the left, and in the end his deflected shot goes behind for a corner.

We're off... Paraguay kick off this round of 32 encounter. France or Sweden await the winners.

A long time coming... The teams are out in Boston. It's Germany's first appearance in the knockout rounds of a World Cup since the 2014 final. But they have won eight of their last nine knockout games, losing the other 1-0 to Spain in the 2010 semi-final.

Nagelsmann explains attacking switch "We want a bit more presence in the opposition's box and a bit more personnel for counter-pressing moments on the last line," Julian Nagelsmann tells ZDF of his decision to start Deniz Undav.

Deniz the Menace World Cup 2026 goals? Three in as many substitute appearances (plus two assists!). Goals for Germany? Nine in 12 caps. Stuttgart goals in all competitions this past season? A handsome 25. Paraguay have been warned.

Undav starts! Julian Nagelsmann makes two changes following the 2-1 defeat to Ecuador as Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt) – back from injury – and Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart) come in for David Raum (RB Leipzig) and Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich).

Germany to wear all white With Paraguay set to play in their navy blue away kit, Julian Nagelsmann’s side will swap their traditional black shorts for white in Boston. “Whenever possible, FIFA seeks to ensure a dark-kit and light-kit colour contrast for its matches, in the interests of including those with a colour deficiency,” a statement on the governing body’s website says.

Havertz on facing Paraguay "Against Ecuador we saw how much quality the South American teams have. I think in Europe, in general, you don't play them many times, but you just feel the intensity. You feel how aggressive they are on the pitch. How united they are as a team, combined with the fans."

Paraguay's Alfaro on facing Germany "Nobody would have thought that Paraguay would make it to the World Cup [knockout stage]. We're playing against a tough opponent, one that I believe is among the favorites for the World Cup."

Nagelsmann previews Paraguay clash "The fire is definitely there. We've trained really well and I'm convinced we'll put on a top performance. We can deliver when it counts. There are some tactical considerations, a few tweaks to make. We're looking at what might help one or two players shine."

Bundesliga Paraguayans Some notable Paraguayan internationals have passed through the Bundesliga over the years. Former Bayern Munich striker Roque Santa Cruz (pictured), ex-Borussia Dortmund man Lucas Barrios and former Gladbach forward Raul Bobadilla will probably come to mind first for Bundesliga fans. Another BVB striker from the past, Nelson Valdez, is also on the list, as is Omar Alderete, who briefly played for Hertha Berlin between 2020-21 and is the only member of the current squad with a Bundesliga past.

Unbeaten against Paraguay In the only two meetings between these two teams that have taken place until now, Germany have won once (1-0) and drawn once against Paraguay (3-3). Their thrilling six-goal draw with their upcoming opponents came in a friendly in 2013, with Thomas Müller (pictured, middle), Ilkay Gündoğan and Lars Bender all getting on the scoresheet.

Undav tops the power rankings The Stuttgart striker leads the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in FIFA's World Cup power rankings. The ranking system aims to evaluate performances based on data, with all outfield players being assigned a value between 0 and 10 in the categories of attack, creativity, and defense. Undav's current scored is 8.37, with Messi (8.33) and Mbappé (8.12) close behind.

Brown could return The young left-back has returned to team training having missed the loss to Ecuador with an adductor problem.

Germany unbeaten in previous meetings Across two previous meetings with their soon-to-be round of 32 opponents, Germany have claimed one win and one draw. The first time they faced off against each other was in the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea, when they met in the round of 16. Back then, Germany won 1-0 thanks to a late goal by Bayer Leverkusen's Oliver Neuville (pictured) and went on to reach the final (where they lost 2-0 to Brazil). There was also a memorable encounter between the two sides in a friendly in August 2013, when Paraguay held Germany to a 3-3 draw in Kaiserslautern - a year before Germany became world champions for a fourth time.

How they got here: Germany Julian Nagelsmann's side topped Group E, claiming two wins and one defeat over their three group-stage matches. Germany thrashed Curaçao 7-1 in their tournament curtain-raiser before pulling off a come-from-behind victory over Cote d'Ivoire. A shock 2-1 defeat to Ecuador followed for the final game, meaning Nagelsmann and co. will be hoping to bounce back in the knockout rounds, which they kick off by facing South American opposition once more.

How they got here: Paraguay Finishing third in Group D, Paraguay recovered from an opening 4-1 defeat to co-hosts USA by claiming a narrow victory over Türkiye in their second outing before rounding out the group stage with a draw against Australia. Four points and a goal difference of -2 made the South American side the seventh best third-placed team in the competition, which allowed Paraguay to progress to the knockout rounds.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Germany take on Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 10:30pm CEST in Boston.

Brasilien - Japan | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:03:11 GMT

Brazil advance! The five-time winners come from behind to reach the Round of 16 with late, late goal! Heartbreak for Japan, who had taken the lead through Mainz's Kaishu Sano. It ends 2-1 in Houston.

Knockout blow?! Martinelli finds himself between two defenders as a ball is sent into the penalty area, and the finish is as good as they get - right into the corner. Brazil are moments from a place in the Round of 32!

⚽ 90+6' Gabriel Martinelli (2-1)

Six added minutes A lot can happen in that time...

Hearts in mouths Will Brazil get another chance like this?

Sugawara does his job Excellent defending by the substitute. The Bremen man gets the better of Vini Junior, winning the foot race along the left byline and clearing the danger.

Celebrations But will the five-time winners still be smiling when the game ends? As things stand, this one is going to extra time...

Vin-decision Another solo run from the increasingly influential Vinicius, who can't quite make up his mind inside the penalty area. In the end, he opts for the square pass, which fails to find a teammate.

Drinks break The players have a chance to hydrate after a manic start to the half.

Both sides make changes Martinelli comes on for the ineffective Cunha. Japan shift to a slightly more defensive set-up as Sugawara replaces Dōan. It's one Bundesliga player for another.

Pressure pays off You have to say, Casemiro's equaliser was richly deserved after their waves of sustained pressure.

Ueda tests Alisson After a slightly deflected shot from the left corner of the penalty area, the Brazilian keeper has to make a second save. He can't quite keep hold of the ball, however.

Japan remain dangerous on the counter Brazil are clearly more dominant, but the underdogs still have something to offer. Maeda gets past Danilo but plays the ball too far ahead of himself.

Fast-paced and all to play for The second half makes up a little for the rather monotonous first period. It's end-to-end...the match seems completely open.

Vinicius denied! What a moment from the dribbling maestro. Tomiyasu is left for dead with an ankle-breaker, and the chipped shot from a few yards out, coming from the half-left channel, is tipped onto the post by Suzuki. What a save that was!

Casemiro doesn't miss this time! The next cross, this time from Gabriel, flies through the penalty area towards the back post. Casemiro aims better this time and gives Suzuki no chance with a powerful header. That's the equaliser!

⚽ 56' Casemiro (1-1)

Casemiro denied! Brazil are growing stronger and really should really have equalised. After another cross goes into a dangerous area, this time Casemiro only needs to head it in from close range, but somehow three Japanese players, including the goalkeeper, clear it off the line.

Guimarães! Brazil's best player has their best chance of the game so far. Danilo delivers a silky cross into the crowded penalty area and the midfielder heads powerfully towards the right corner. Suzuki then makes a strong save to keep it at 1-0.

Lively start Endrick breaks free down the right and drives towards the box, but his through ball to Vinicius is overhit. Suzuki is there to collect.

Danilo booked The right back stops a Japanese counter-attack after shoving Maeda to the ground.

Tenacious play Even at the start of the second half, the Japanese aren't giving their counterparts any time to breathe.

The second half begins with a sub The injured Paqueta is replaced by top talent Endrick for Brazil.

Half-time: Brazil 0-1 Japan Japan lead at the break after a terrific strike from Mainz midfielder Sano. Brazil have dominated the ball but have laregely been reduced to long-range shots that haven't really troubled Suzuki. The five-time world champions have 45 minutes to try and turn the tide - and to deprive Japan of their first-ever World Cup knockout stage win.

Strong positioning The pace is lacking from Brazil. Cunha receives the ball in the centre of the pitch, but is immediately surrounded by three Japanese players and is dispossessed.

Injury Time There will be four minutes added on.

Tactical foul Former Frankfurt midfielder Kamada stops a counter-attack and is consequently shown a yellow card.

Brazil frustrated The favourites look tense. Japan are now pushing out well from the back and keeping Brazil away from their own goal. However, the Selecao still have plenty of time to get back on level terms.

Japan's tactical plan pays off Defensively, Japan head coach Moriyasu has come up with something pretty effective so far. Vinicius's side of the pitch is crowded, but the right side with Rayan has barely been exploited by Brazil. What remains are long-range, speculative shots.

Sano's stunner sends Japan into raptures

Vini on the charge Vinicius tries his luck from distance, but this shot is too central. The reliable Suzuki holds on to the bouncing ball.

How will the Selecao respond? The favourites now really need to raise their game. The first response: an attack down the left flank, which ends in another free kick.

Debut goal It's Sano's first goal for his nation – and on this stage of all places. Not a bad way to do it...

Sano!!! What a goal! The man who has been at the centre of everything so far has stunned Brazil. He wins the ball back himself in midfield and then marches towards the opposition goal. The Mainz man put everything into this move, eventually finishing perfectly from 25 yards. The ball arrows low into the bottom left corner and Alisson is left with no chance.

⚽ 29' Kaishu Sano (0-1)

Shot for Japan Ueda rises high, but doesn't get enough control on the header and it goes well over.

Drinks break over The match is back underway. Japan win a corner straight away.

Sano in focus The Mainz player is once again at the centre of attention. Following his early booking, he has frequently been called upon and has been involved in many duels. In midfield, he had made a strong clearance in a follow-up challenge just a few minutes ago, but now near his own goal line he is somewhat fortunate that a tackle against Cunha goes unpunished once again.

Tactical phase Japan are sitting deep, lying in wait for counter-attacks. Brazil are trying to break them down through their play, but the underdogs are looking more composed as the match progresses.

An asset for the Brazilians The Newcastle United midfielder has already had three attempts on goal, driving both fans and teammates forward in equal measure.

Deflected Kamada wants to sneak the free kick under the wall, but the attempt is blocked and turned away for a corner.

Risky challenge Casemiro receives a card for a foul just inches outside his own penalty area.

Double chance! Brazil are growing stronger. Cunha's long-range shot is deflected by Suzuki around the left post, and from the resulting corner Guimarães heads just wide.

Sano picks up an early yellow card Not intentional, but clearly late. Sano stepped on Vinicius's foot and duly recieves the first booking of the match.

Dominant start Brazil have been much the better side so far. Guimarães has a go at goal again, but his long-range effort only finds the head of teammate Paquetá.

Alert The only offensive action from the Japanese side so far ends with Marquinhos winning a duel against Maeda.

Dangerous free kick A Brazilian free kick from the left half-space floats into the penalty area. Suzuki is back in position but has to gather the ball at the second time of asking after trying to pluck it out of the air.

Suzuki to the rescue This time the attack comes down the left flank. Vinicius is played in behind the defence, but Suzuki rushes off his line and gets to the ball one step ahead of the Real Madrid superstar goalscorer. That was an important intervention from the Japanese keeper.

Guimarães opens up Brazil combine down the right flank. The deflected shot from the midfielder goes wide of the right post. Corner for the Selecao...

Kick-off The Round of 32 tie, the first real top-tier match of the knockouts, is underway!

Goals galore In the previous five games in Houston Stadium, 21 goals were scored - no venue has seen more. Among others, Germany won 7-1 against Curacao, the Netherlands 5-1 against Sweden and Portugal 5-0 against Uzbekistan.

Bundesliga watch While Brazil have travelled to the World Cup without any players active in Germany, Japan feature no fewer than three Bundesliga players in their starting eleven alone, with Sano, Ito and captain Dōan. Machino, Sugawara and Suzuki also provide additional Bundesliga quality from the bench.

Neymar on the bench again In the squad once more, but starting on from the bench. Neymar will be hoping he can come on again today, just as he did against Scotland last time out.

Japan team news Sano, Ito, and Tomiyasu return to the Japanese starting XI after being rested for the Sweden clash last time out. Taniguchi also replaces Itakura in the backline, where he will partner Bayern Munich's Ito.

Brazil team news Head coach Ancelotti has selected the same starting XI that dismantled Scotland in Miami last time out. Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha, the two goalscorers from that game, spearhead the Brazilian attack alongside youngster Rayan.

Brazil subs Weverton, Ederson, Sandro, Bremer, Pereira, Ibañez, Éderson Silva, Fabinho, Danilo, Neymar, Endrick, Henrique, Martinelli, Thiago.

Japan subs Ōsako, Hayakawa, Sugawara, Itakura, Nagatomo, Watanabe, Seko, J. Suzuki, Tanaka, Kubo, Y. Suzuki, Machino, Gotō, Ogawa, Shiogai.

Head-to-head record Brazil and Japan have faced each other 14 times in history. The five-time World Cup winners dominate the fixture with 11 victories, while Japan have just one win - which happened in the most recent meeting between the two sides back in October 2025.

How they got here: Japan Japan finished second in Group F after going unbeaten in their three matches. A superb 4-0 win over Tunisia was sandwiched between draws against the Netherlands and Sweden, which secured their place in the last 32.

How they got here: Brazil The Seleção qualified top of Group C after beating Haiti and Scotland 3-0. They only dropped points in their opening World Cup game against Morocco, where a Vinicius Jr helped them earn a 1-1 draw in New Jersey.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Brazil take on Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, kicking off at 7pm CEST in Houston.

Südafrika - Kanada | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:01:12 GMT

Full-time: South Africa 0-1 Canada The co-hosts get it done in stoppage time to set up a last 16 game against either Morocco or the Netherlands. In the second half, Canada were by far the better team and had several chances to take the lead. In the final third, however, they were far too wasteful. With Davies came a breath of fresh air before a moment of true quality from Eustáquio got the job done. South Africa are eliminated, but they certainly didn't go down without a fight.

South Africa throw the kitchen sink Bafana Bafana have pushed everyone forward in search of an equaliser. However, the end product simply hasn't been there. Crépeau comes out to collect a loose cross. That should be that.

Eustáquio has surely won it! Cometh the hour, cometh the man! Eustáquio, who has been a standout performer for Canada today, makes all the difference. He collects a loose ball at the edge of the South Africa box, and beautifully drives it into the bottom left corner of the net on the half-volley. You have to say, Canada deserve it after their toil today.

⚽ 90+2' Stephen Eustaquio (0-1)

Stoppage time There will be a minimum of five additional minutes. Will we see a late winner here?

Double South Africa change Rayners and Moremi are on for the final few minutes of normal time.

Rare South Africa attack Appollis appears in the opposition half and shoots from around 20 yards out. Crépeau has to stretch to make the stop, but he - just about - holds onto the ball.

Canada running out of time There are less than 10 minutes of normal time left, and despite their very best efforts, the first goal of the game remains elusive. Canada look far more likely to score as things stand, especially after Davies' introduction.

Instant impact Davies is pulling the strings once again, laying the ball into the path of Promise David on the left side of the South Africa box. The forward's shot is too central and is palmed away by Williams.

Here comes Canada's captain... Davies is on for the first time at this World Cup. Right away, the Bayern man is involved in a sweeping counter, which ends up with David shooting wide from range.

Hydration break The second hydration break is called by the referee. Marsch has used the opportunity to make some more substitutions, bringing on Promise David and Shaffelburg for the final 20 minutes or so.

What a clearance! Oluwaseyi runs away from the entire South African but is denied by a strong Williams save. After that, Mbokazi hacks the ball away just ahead of David, who would have had a simple finish otherwise. Somehow, it's still 0-0.

Appollis from range The South African attacker has time and space to shoot. He does so from around 25 yards out, but his effort skews well off target.

First Canada changes Marsch brings on Sigur and De Fougerolles for the booked Saliba and Bombito. Still no sign of Davies, however...

Slick counter A move that starts with the South African goalkeeper very nearly opens Canada up. In the end, Mbatha floats a cross towards the back post, but Crépeau is alert to the danger and plucks the ball out of the sky.

Saliba booked The Canadian midfielder dragged his opponent back in the middle of the park to prevent an attack. He duly picks up a yellow card for the tactical foul.

Long throw goes awry Johnston tries to launch one into the South Africa box, but it evades all of his teammates. The co-hosts have looked a little flat so far this half.

Normal service resumes South Africa have started the half by reasserting control in the middle of the pitch. They'll be hoping to do more with it in dangerous areas though.

Second-half gets going The ball is rolling again in LA. South African head coach Broos has made his first change, bringing on Mbatha for Mofokeng.

Half-time: South Africa 0-0 Canada We are goalless at the break, but Canada will feel like they should be ahead by at least one goal. South Africa have enjoyed more possession but lack end product in the final third, while Canada had had a penalty claim and a shot cleared off the line. A huge 45 minutes awaits both sides...

Stoppage time There will be a minimum of three minutes added on.

Penalty appeal! Laryea goes down under a challange and wants a penalty kick, but Mudau appeared to touch the ball first and then the opponent. The referee waves away Canada's protests.

Cleared off the line! South Africa somehow keep it at 0-0! Eustáquio's corner is once again on the money, as he picks out the head of Bombito, who powers the ball goalwards. However, Modiba is waiting on the goalline to make a stunning block. Canada can't believe they haven't scored.

Five minutes until the break South Africa are growing into this one as we head towards halftime.

Bombito to the rescue Appollis drives into the Canada box with intent, but just as he prepares to shoot, Bombito slides in superbly to make a crucial block and avert the danger.

Oluwaseyi has a go The Canada forward decides to shoot from a tight angle on the left side of the penalty area, but Williams is able to make a simple catch.

Boos from the crowd Some fans are growing frustrated with the South African defenders passing the ball around the back and are expressing their displeasure.

Back underway The game has resumed after the break, and it's South Africa who are straight out of the blocks.

Hydration break Play is paused for the first of two hydration breaks. It's fair to say Canada have looked the more likely to score so far.

Free header! Eustáquio is causing problems again for South Africa after floating a precision free-kick into the penalty area. Cornelius has a free header and looks set to score the opener - but he somehow misses the ball!

Wide from David Eustáquio whips in a lovely driven corner, which finds an unmarked David central in the penalty area. Unfortunately for the co-hosts, the Juventus forward's first-time shot flashes well wide of Williams's goal.

Big challenge from Mbokazi South Africa look to be in some trouble as Millar races away down the left channel for Canada. However, Mbokazi scrambles across in the nick of time to make an important block. All of Canada's attacks have been concentrated down the left so far.

Canada building pressure They move the ball quickly in South Africa's half and find a route into their penalty area. Maseko is there to sweep up for Bafana Bafana and put the ball out for a corner.

First shot of the game South Africa advance with Makgopa on the right. However, he has little support in the final third and so attempts a long-range shot, which is easily saved.

Quiet start Canada are enjoying more possession, but South Africa look well organised, as they're keeping the ball away from their own goal and relying on swift counterattacks.

We're underway! The ball is rolling at Los Angeles Stadium. Canada are in their all-black kit, while South Africa are in their familiar yellow and green.

National anthem time The anthems are being belted out. Kick-off is just moments away in LA.

History in the making Nine of the 10 African teams at this summer's World Cup have advanced to the Round of 32, including South Africa. This is the most representation the continent has ever had in the knockout rounds of the World Cup, as in 2022, only Morocco and Senegal advanced from their respective groups.

Canada still without Davies Davies is yet to make an appearance off the bench at the World Cup. He is among the substitutes again today, as he continues his recovery from a troublesome muscle injury. In fact, the Bayern man hasn't played for Canada since last year's CONCACAF Nations League third-place play-off against the US, which also happened to be at Los Angeles Stadium.

Canada team news Head coach Marsch has opted to shake things up against South Africa with four changes to his starting XI. Bombito, Eustaquio, Millar and Oluwaseyi start in place of De Fougerolles, Ahmed, Choiniere and Larin, the latter of whom scored in Canada's first two group games. Davies has once again been named among the substitutes.

South Africa team news Bafana Bafana have made only one change from the side that beat South Korea last time out, as Mokoena, who had to serve a yellow ban, returns to the XI. As such, Mbatha drops to the bench.

South Africa subs Chaine, Goss, Matuludi, Ndamane, Kabini, Sibisi, Makhanya, Cross, Mbatha, Adams, Moremi, Foster, Rayners, Sebelebele.

Canada subs St. Clair, Goodman, Jones, De Fougerolles, Waterman, Davies, Choinière, Shaffelburg, Ahmed, Osorio, Sigur, Larin, David, Nelson.

Who could the winner face next? The victor of this round of 32 tie is set to face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the last 16. That game will take place on Saturday, July 4, at Houston Stadium.

Marsch: Davies is ready to perform "Now that we have Alphonso [Davies] back and healthy and ready to perform, I think it's a big moment for the team and a big boost for the team. I think in general, all the players that came into camp with little injuries are now really close to 100% and ready to perform at the highest level and be at our best in these matches."

Davies eager to make his return "Obviously, it was painful [missing Canada's World Cup group games]. The only thing you want to do is play football. That's what I'm really passionate about. The first game, watching it, I was eager to be on the pitch. Second game, even more so."

Head-to-head record This is just the second ever meeting between South Africa and Canada. Bafana Bafana won the previous encounter 2-0 in a 2007 friendly in Durban. Concerningly for Canada head coach Jesse Marsch, they have also lost both of their competitive meetings against African nations. Canada suffered a 2-0 defeat to Cameroon in the 2001 Confederations Cup before losing 2-1 to Morocco at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The venue Los Angeles Stadium is the newest venue at the 2026 World Cup, having opened in 2020. The 70,000-capacity arena will host eight matches during the tournament, including two Round of 32 ties and a quarter-final. It is also the home stadium of the LA Rams and the LA Chargers.

How they got here: Canada After an opening 1-1 draw with Bosnia in Toronto, the co-hosts got their first-ever World Cup win by thrashing Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver. However, their return to British Columbia for the final game of Group B brought a 2-1 loss to Switzerland. It was still enough to send the Canucks into the World Cup knockouts for the first time ever, but they miss out on the chance to play on home soil again. Alphonso Davies is yet to play.

How they got here: South Africa Bafana Bafana are into the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time thanks to a 1-0 win over South Korea in the final game of Group A that saw them leapfrog their opponents into second place on four points. Hugo Broos' side had lost the tournament's opening game to Mexico (2-0) but drew 1-1 with Czechia.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as South Africa take on Canada in the round of 32, kicking off at 9pm CEST in Los Angeles.

Algerien - Österreich | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:58:51 GMT

⚽ 90+6' Saša Kalajdžić (3-3)

⚽ 90+3' Riyad Mahrez (3-2)

⚽ 60' Riyad Mahrez (2-2)

⚽ 55' Marcel Sabitzer (1-2)

⚽ 45' Rafik Belghali (1-1)

⚽ 28' Marko Arnautović (0-1)

What's at stake? Both Algeria and Austria have an excellent chance at qualifying for the round of 32. Despite their Matchday 2 defeat, Austria held onto second place meaning a win or draw against Algeria will see them advance to the knockout stages. Algeria need a win to claim second spot, but with three points already, they could yet qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Last time out: Algeria Bundesliga trio Ramy Bensebaini, Ibrahim Maza (r.) and Farès Chaïbi started for Algeria in their 2-1 victory over Jordan as the African nation overturned a one-goal deficit with strikes from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri.

Last time out: Austria No fewer than seven Bundesliga-based players (Stefan Posch, Konrad Laimer, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager, Romano Schmid, Marcel Sabitzer and Michael Gregoritsch) started for Ralf Rangnick's Austria against Argentina, but they were unable to keep Lionel Messi - who struck twice - at bay.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Algeria take on Austria in the final game of Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 3am CEST in Kansas City.

Jordanien - Argentinien | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:57:09 GMT

⚽ 80' Lionel Messi (1-3)

⚽ 55' Mousa Al Tamari (1-2)

⚽ 31' Lautaro Martínez (P) (0-2)

⚽ 19' Giovani Lo Celso (0-1)

What's at stake? Eliminated from the World Cup after failing to beat Algeria, Jordan have nothing but pride to play for against Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios and his Argentina teammates, who have qualified as Group J winners, setting up a round of 32 tie against the runner-up of Group H.

Last time out: Jordan Nizar Al Rashdan opened the scoring for Jordan in the first half before Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri took advantage of corners in the second period as Algeria secured a 2-1 comeback victory. The result leaves Jordan rooted to the foot of the table and out of the competition.

Last time out: Argentina Lionel Messi made history against Austria as his brace set a new all-time World Cup scoring record of 18 goals - surpassing Miroslav Klose - as defending champions Argentina secured a comfortable 2-0 victory to make it two wins from two in North America.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Jordan take on Argentina in the final game of Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 3am CEST in Dallas.

DR Kongo - Usbekistan | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:31:40 GMT

⚽ 90+1' Yoane Wissa (3-1)

⚽ 78' Fiston Mayele (2-1)

⚽ 68' Yoane Wissa (P) (1-1)

⚽ 10' Eldor Shomurodov (0-1)

What's at stake? Despite DR Congo's draw with Portugal spelling the only point for either of these sides, qualification for the Round of 32 is not mathematically impossible for either nation. In theory, DR Congo could still leapfrog Portugal into second place by defeating Uzbekistan, though they would have to make up a goal difference of +6 on Roberto Martínez's men. Similarly, should the Central Asian nation win, they could progress via the third-place coefficient, but with a current goal difference of -7, an emphatic victory would be needed. A draw is very unlikely to be enough for either side to advance.

Last time out: DR Congo DR Congo were edged 1-0 by Colombia courtesy of a late Daniel Muñoz strike for the South Americans, which left the African side continuing to occupy third place in Group K after drawing with Portugal in their World Cup campaign curtain-raiser.

Last time out: Uzbekistan The central Asian side suffered a second consecutive group-stage defeat after a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Portugal, which left Fabio Cannavaro's men bottom of Group K heading into their final match.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as DR Congo take on Uzbekistan in the final game of Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 12:30am CEST in Atlanta.

Kolumbien - Portugal | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:28:07 GMT

What's at stake? Colombia have already qualified for the Round of 32, but a Portuguese victory would see them pipped to Group K's top spot. Meanwhile, Portugal - on four points - cannot finish lower than third regardless of results elsewhere, and in that eventuality, would likely still be one of the strongest third-placed sides in the tournament. Nevertheless, the Euro 2016 winners will be wanting to end their group stage campaign on a high.

Last time out: Colombia Luis Díaz and Colombia booked their spot in the Round of 32 as the South Americans made it two wins from their opening two outings after edging DR Congo 1-0, with Daniel Muñoz's late strike proving decisive.

Last time out: Portugal 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo became both the second-oldest player to ever score at a FIFA World Cup and the first player ever to score in six different iterations of the tournament after his brace helped Portugal to a 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan - their first win in the competition so far - which took their points tally up to four in Group K.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Colombia take on Portugal in the final game of Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 12:30am CEST in Miami.

Kroatien - Ghana | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:58:38 GMT

⚽ 83' Nikola Vlašić (2-1)

⚽ 73' Derrick Luckassen (1-1)

⚽ 31' Petar Sučić (1-0)

What's at stake? With plenty still to play for in Group L, both Croatia and Ghana could still pip current leaders England to the top spot, should either side win and the Three Lions slip up against Panama. Regardless, with Ghana in second on four points and Croatia currently occupying third on three points, both sides should have enough to qualify via the third-place ranking coefficient, barring any major shock results elsewhere.

Last time out: Croatia The 2022 third-place finishers claimed their first win of their tournament campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Panama thanks to a second-half strike from substitute Ante Budimir. Bayern's Josip Stanišić (r.) was the only Bundesliga starter, though Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramarić was introduced off the bench at half-time. Luka Vušković, Igor Matanović and Kristijan Jakić were unused substitutes.

Last time out: Ghana Wolfsburg defender Jonas Adjetey played the full 90 minutes as Ghana shut out England in a 0-0 draw. The West African nation are one of just four teams yet to concede a goal at this summer's tournament (alongside Spain, Argentina, and Mexico).

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Croatia take on Ghana in the final game of Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 10pm CEST in Philadelphia.

Panama - England | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:59:07 GMT

Full-time: Panama 0-2 England It took them a while to break Panama down, but England secure the three points thanks to second-half goals from Bellingham and Kane. The result means the Three Lions also top Group L and are now set to face either DR Congo or Senegal in the Round of 32. Panama, meanwhile, are heading home empty-handed after losing all three of their group games.

Shot blocked Eze is played in for England but Córdoba recovers well to block his shot and give away a corner.

Panama denied a goal Fajardo is played in behind the England back-line and fires the ball into the top right corner past a helpless Pickford. However, the offside flag is then raised. It was a close one though...

Stoppage time Six minutes have been added on - will we see any more goals?

Double Panama substitution Davis and Quintero will get a late run-out after replacing Gutiérrez and Harvey.

England push for a third Madueke has looked bright since coming on, almost grabbing a quick-fire assist. The Arsenal winger drills a cross towards the far post, but Rashford slashes at his attempted shot and the ball flies well wide of the target.

Kane makes way Watkins and Henderson replace Kane and Anderson for the final few minutes. Henderson is breaking a record of his own tonight, having become the first Englishman to play at seven major international tournaments.

England's record-breaker Kane's 11th World Cup goal means he has officially overtaken Gary Lineker (ten) as England's sole record goalscorer in the competition.

Possible opponents England are top of the group again and, as things stand, would face Senegal in the first knockout round. If DR Congo win later on against Uzbekistan, they will be England's Round of 32 opponent.

Wide from Ismael The ball falls kindly for Ismael inside the England box. He touches the ball away from Konsa and shoots, but the ball ends up in the side-netting. Panama have enjoyed a decent spell since the hydration break.

Changes for both sides The end of the second hydration break sees Eze replace the brilliant Bellingham, while Díaz and Londoño are on for Panama.

Kane makes it 2-0! It all comes down the left from Bellingham, who turns provider this time. He shifts the ball onto his right foot and floats a lovely cross towards the head of Kane, who sends Mosquera the wrong way with a clever finish. With that goal, the Three Lions captain has surpassed Gary Lineker as England's all-time World Cup top goalscorer.

⚽ 67' Harry Kane (0-2)

Double change Madueke and Spence are on for the final 30 minutes, replacing Saka and the injured Quansah.

England take the lead! Who else? Bellingham connects with Saka's low, driving corner, getting his toe on the ball and converting it into the bottom corner of the net. England lead in New Jersey, and return to top spot in Group L.

⚽ 62' Jude Bellingham (0-1)

Quansah receives treatment The Leverkusen defender looks to have done something to his ankle. Spence is getting ready to come on...

Kane denied! The England captain gets his first real opportunity to test the Panama stopper. He is played in by Rogers on the right side of the box and tries to find the far corner of the net, but Mosquera is equal to it with a strong double-palmed save.

Side-netting from Rashford The England winger bursts forward down the left and fizzes a shot goalwards from a tight angle. He finds the side-netting, which was probably the wrong choice with Kane unmarked inside the Panama box...

Fajardo booked José Fajardo pulls Konsa's jersey and receives the first yellow card of the game.

How did that not go in!? Rashford whips a lovely cross into the opposition box, looking for Kane in the six-yard box. One Panama defender plays the ball off his teammates leg and the ball spins just over the top of the crossbar. That was very nearly the tournament's first comedy own goal!

Bellingham takes a knock The Real Madrid superstar is clipped by Córdoba and looks to be in some discomfort. At the other end of the pitch, Martínez stayed on the ground after O'Reilly landed on top of him. Both players are back on their feet.

Second half is underway The ball is rolling again. Panama have made a change at the break, bringing on Fajardo for Rodríguez.

A daunting prospect Should they finish second in Group L, England will play Portugal or Colombia in the Round of 32 and Spain (or Austria) in the round of 16. A matchup with Germany could also be on the cards in the semi-finals.

Half-time: Panama 0-0 England The two sides are deadlocked at the break in New Jersey. While England have looked brighter than they did last time out against Ghana, they have still not created a clear-cut chance in front of goal, with Rashford's tricky header being their best opportunity to score. Panama, meanwhile, have looked a threat on the break, calling Pickford into action on a handful of occasions. As things stand, England will have to settle for second spot in Group L.

Not far away! Rashford takes the free-kick from around 25 yards out. He curls it around the wall, but it ends up flashing just wide of Mosquera's left post. He has been England's biggest threat in the first half, although that isn't saying too much.

Stoppage time There will be three minutes of stoppage time before the break. England have a central free-kick from a dangerous position here...

Corner struggles for Saka The winger has assumed corner-kick responsibilities in the absence of Rice tonight. However, it's fair to say he hasn't troubled the Panama defenders so far, as his latest effort was headed away uncontested at the near post.

Rashford heads over! Anderson swings in a teasing cross from the right side. Rashford connects with the ball at the far post, but can't keep his effort down, which balloons over the crossbar. Moments earlier, Saka had a penalty appeal waved away by the referee.

The pressure is on... Croatia have taken the lead against Ghana, meaning that, as things stand, England have dropped down to second in Group L. They'll need to win tonight to keep hold of top spot.

Nice idea from O'Reilly The Manchester City full-back makes a clever run into the Panama box and is well picked out by Rashford. O'Reilly tries to flick the floated ball into the corner of the net with his head, but it lacks power and is easily saved.

Match resumes The game is back underway, and it's Panama who catch England napping. After winning the ball, Rodríguez suddenly appears on the left in front of Pickford and forces the England goalkeeper into a strong stop at the near post. Panama continue to pose a threat on the counter.

Hydration break Despite the persistent rain, the referee has paused proceedings for the first of two hydration breaks.

Shot blocked! Rogers can't work the space for a shot inside the Panama penalty area, and so he rolls it off to Saka on the right side. The Arsenal man gets a shot off, but it's well blocked by Andrade.

England combining well Much of their good work so far has come on the left side, as Rashford and O'Reilly are combining very effectively. England are offering a bigger threat than they did against Ghana at this stage.

Wasted opportunity for Panama This time, England are caught in possession in their own half, but Rodríguez can't hold the ball up and is quickly dispossessed. Tuchel's side can't afford to be that casual at the back.

High press from the outset Panama are struggling to get out of their half as England, possibly assisted by the cool and rainy conditions, are pressing them high up the pitch. O'Reilly in particular isn't giving his opposite number any breathing space.

Tame from Saka England have another corner, which this time is taken short. After a give-and-go, Saka shoots from a tight angle, but it lacks bite and is easily held by Mosquera.

Rashford lets fly It's nice, direct play from the Manchester United winger. He cuts inside onto his right foot and shoots from the edge of the Panama box, forcing a decent stop from the keeper at his near post.

England assert control As expected, England are starting to dictate proceedings already. Saka and Rashford look bright on the wings, but the side's first corner-kick is well cleared by Panama.

Rodríguez tests Pickford Panama have a shot at goal right from kick-off, but fortunately for the three Lions, the effort is straight at Pickford, who holds onto the ball with ease.

We're underway! The ball is rolling in New Jersey. England are in their changed red and blue strip, while Panama play in all white.

National anthem time The England players and fans are currently belting out God Save the King, which means only one thing: kick-off is moments away.

And then there were two... Kane and Pickford are the only players in today's England XI who also started against Panama at the 2018 World Cup. Captain Kane scored a hat-trick that day as Gareth Southgate's men triumphed 6-1 in Nizhny Novgorod.

Panama team news Panama, by contrast, make three changes to their starting line-up, with Escobar, Gutiérrez and Rodriguez coming in for Ramos, Blackman and Fajardo. It's a milestone occasion for Escobar, who is set to earn his 100th cap tonight.

England team news Thomas Tuchel makes five changes to the side that drew with Ghana last time out. Saka is the headline inclusion, coming in for Madueke on the right wing, while Quansah, Rashford, Rogers and O'Reilly also start for the Three Lions.

Panama subs Samudio, Mejía, Miller, Davis, Ramos, Fariña, Blackman, Yanis, Godoy, Quintero, Carrasquilla, Londoño, Waterman, Fajardo Díaz

England subs Henderson, Trafford, Stones, Chalobah, Burn, Spence, Rice, Henderson, Mainoo, Eze, Gordon, Watkins, Madueke, Toney

Change in defence England are definitely without right-back Reece James (pictured, l.), who injured his hamstring last time out against Ghana. Trevoh Chalobah could be drafted in, while Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah is also a contender.

England 6-1 Panama - previous meeting The two nations have only met on one other occasion, in the World Cup 2018 group stage. Harry Kane's hat-trick sent England on their way to a 6-1 victory, their biggest win in the finals, to secure the Three Lions' berth in the round of 16.

Kane remaining confident after Ghana draw “We’re in a great position - we play Panama next. I spoke before about major tournaments, you chunk it up into two separate tournaments. First the group stage, making sure you make it through and hopefully we can finish with a win and finish top. Then comes the second tournament which is obviously the knockout stage. We’ve almost done part one, we recover now - it’s a quick turnaround, but we look forward to getting back out there in a few days."

Tuchel looking ahead to Panama clash “We can do stuff better, but there’s no concern. Kane had one chance that he never misses and he missed it [against Ghana]. This will not be the first match like this. I have some respect also for our group, even the third match against Panama, as they were very good against Ghana."

What's at stake? England head into their final group stage game at the top of Group L, level on points with Ghana but with a superior goal difference. Facing a Panama side playing only for pride, Thomas Tuchel's side are now guaranteed a place in the knockout rounds but will be keen to advance as group winners.

Last time out: Panama Panama's World Cup journey came to an end after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Croatia, courtesy of a second-half winner from Ante Budimir, which leaves them mathematically unable to qualify for the round of 32.

Last time out: England Harry Kane once again led Thomas Tuchel's England out as captain against a Ghana side which held the Three Lions to a goalless draw in their second Group L outing in Boston. Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah was an unused substitute.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Panama take on England in the final game of Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 10pm CEST in New York/New Jersey.

Neuseeland - Belgien | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:37:13 GMT

Belgium advance, New Zealand eliminated In Group G, Eintracht Frankfurt's Arthur Theate made his first start of the tournament at the heart of Belgium's defence as the Red Devils thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to claim a first win of their World Cup campaign. Amonst the scorers was former Wolfsburg star Kevin De Bruyne, who netted Belgium's third of the evening. With just one point from their three games, New Zealand's journey has drawn to a close.

⚽ 90+4' Alexis Saelemaekers (1-5)

⚽ 86' Romelu Lukaku (1-4)

⚽ 84' Elijah Just (1-3)

⚽ 66' Kevin De Bruyne (0-3)

⚽ 50' Leandro Trossard (0-2)

⚽ 28' Leandro Trossard (0-1)

What's at stake? A win for Belgium will effectively guarantee a place in the round of 32, but a draw may be enough. As for New Zealand, anything less than a victory will see them eliminated from the tournament. Win, and it will depend on the other fixture in the group as to where they finish.

Last time out: New Zealand Finn Surman's header gave New Zealand an early lead against Egypt, but they conceded three unanswered goals in the second period, leaving the OFC representatives in search of their maiden World Cup win.

Last time out: Belgium Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate made his World Cup debut after replacing Romelu Lukaku in the 73rd minute, but Kevin De Bruyne and Co. were held to a 0-0 draw against Iran, leaving the Red Devils in a precarious position heading into Matchday 3.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as New Zealand take on Belgium in the final game of Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 4am CEST in Vancouver.

Ägypten - Iran | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:33:43 GMT

Egypt survive late scare against Iran to progress Egypt held Iran to a 1-1 draw to finish second in Group G behind Belgium and qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their country's history. Former Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush (pictured) was introduced as a half-time substitute. Iran thought they'd won it in the dying seconds via a 97th-minute Shoja Khalilzadeh strike but VAR intervened for an offside, meaning they must play the waiting game to see if they will qualify as one of the top-eight third-placed teams.

⚽ 14' Ramin Rezaeian (1-1)

⚽ 5' Mahmoud Saber (1-0)

What's at stake? Egypt's destiny is in their own hands. A win against Iran will guarantee they advance as Group G winners, meaning they will play a third-placed team in the knockout rounds. As for Iran, a win would also secure a place in the knockout rounds. However, if Belgium win in the other fixture and Iran don't pick up three points, it will leave them looking over their shoulders to see if they secure a knockout berth as one of eight best third-placed teams.

Last time out: Egypt Finn Surman's header handed New Zealand a shock lead against Egypt, but the African nation responded well after the break with three unanswered goals from Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah and Trézéguet to secure the Pharaohs their first win at the World Cup finals to top Group G.

Last time out: Iran Iran earned an excellent point courtesy of a disciplined defensive performance, including a tremendous display from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand to secure a 0-0 draw against Belgium to keep the AFC representatives in contention with a knockout berth.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Egypt take on Iran in the final game of Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 4am CEST in Seattle.

Kap Verde - Saudi-Arabien | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:31:57 GMT

Cape Verde make history In Group H, Cape Verde claimed a third consecutive draw in their final outing as they played Saudi Arabia to a 0-0 standstill to finish as runners-up behind Spain. In so doing, the West African island country became the smallest nation by land area ever to reach the knockout stages of a World Cup, whilst Saudi Arabia finished bottom of the group on two points. Cape Verde will now face Argentina in the round of 32.

What's at stake? A win for Cabo Verde would send them through to the knockout rounds, and a draw could do the same if Uruguay lose to Spain. Additionally, if they match Uruguay's result, a draw would see Cabo Verde finish third and potentially qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, have to win, but they could still progress as runners-up if Spain beat Uruguay.

Last time out: Cabo Verde Cabo Verde's dream continues after scoring their first World Cup goals in a 2-2 with Uruguay on Matchday 2. Kevin Pina netted the historic opener for the island nation, who then had to fight back from 2-1 down against the South Americans, with substitute Hélio Varela's strike on the hour mark keeping Group G wide open.

Last time out: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia found themselves 3-0 down inside 24 minutes against Spain on Saturday. Matters went from bad to worse when Hassan Al-Tambakti bundled the ball into his own net shortly after the break in what was a 4-0 defeat that left the AFC representatives bottom of Group H with one point.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Cabo Verde take on Saudi Arabia in the final game of Group H, kicking off at 1am CEST in Houston.

Uruguay - Spanien | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:32:52 GMT

Spain claim top spot as Uruguay crash out Luis de la Fuente's Spain edged Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay in a narrow 1-0 victory courtesy of a late, first-half strike from Álex Baena. The South American side also finished the game with 10 men after Agustín Canobbio was dismissed for a high challenge on Pau Cubarsí. Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo had to extend his wait on the bench for a first World Cup appearance. The result sees Spain advance as group winners, whilst Uruguay suffer a second consecutive group-stage elimination.

⚽ 42' Álex Baena (0-1)

Grimaldo to feature? Leverkusen's man will be hoping to make his first appearance of the tournament as Spain aim to progress to the next round. He has 14 caps to his name and, while this is first participation at the World Cup, he made two appearances as La Roja won UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany.

What's at stake? Spain and Uruguay respectively occupy first and second in Group H. A win in this one would guarantee Spain top spot, while a draw would also do the same, as long as Cabo Verde don't beat Saudi Arabia and overturn La Roja's goal difference. As for Uruguay, they must equal or better Cabo Verde's result to avoid elimination. However, a victory over Spain would secure their place in the round of 32.

Last time out: Uruguay Goals from Maximiliano Araújo and Agustín Canobbio (pictured) gave Uruguay a 2-1 lead on the stroke of half-timeon Matchday 2 against Cabo Verde, but the South American nation had to settle for a draw when Hélio Varela equalised in the second half, leaving Uruguay second in the group on two points.

Last time out: Spain Bayer Leverkusen's Alejandro Grimaldo was an unused substitute as Spain ran out comfortable 4-0 winners against Saudi Arabia on Matchday 2. Mikel Oyarzabal (pictured) struck twice after Lamine Yamal opened the scoring, before Hassan Al-Tambakti's own goal early in the second half secured Luis de la Fuente's side a first win of the tournament.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Uruguay take on Spain in the final game of Group H, kicking off at 1am CEST in Guadalajara.

Senegal - Irak | 2026/27 Season | World Cup

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:38:59 GMT

Senegal in the mix Nicolas Jackson (pictured) was a second-half substitute as Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I game. The result means they finished on three points and, having bolstered their goal difference, they are in a good position to go through to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.

⚽ 82' Iliman Ndiaye (5-0)

⚽ 71' Pape Gueye (4-0)

⚽ 59' Pape Gueye (3-0)

⚽ 56' Ismaila Sarr (2-0)

⚽ 4' Habib Diarra (1-0)

First participation for Ndiaye? Bayern youngster Bara Ndiaye is yet to feature for Senegal at this tournament, having only picked up one cap prior. Will get onto the field of play here as the African nation aim to reach the knockout stages?

What's at stake? Although both nations are without a point after two matches, neither are eliminated from the World Cup given this head-to-head assignment to round out the group stage. A win for either side could see them advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Last time out: Senegal Bayern Munich loanee Nicolas Jackson assisted Ismaila Sarr for Senegal's second, which arrived in stoppage time, but it was too late as the African nation succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Norway.

Last time out: Iraq Iraq kept Kylian Mbappé at bay for 14 minutes as France took a slender 1-0 lead into the break before a weather delay suspended the restart for over two hours. Goals from Mbappé and former Borussia Dortmund attacker Ousmane Dembélé in the second period inflicted successive defeats on Graham Arnold's side, who could yet qualify for the knockout stages with victory here.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Senegal take on Iraq in the final game of Group I, kicking off at 8pm CEST in Toronto.