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Mexico-Ecuador World Cup match delayed by an storm in Mexico City

The match between Mexico and Ecuador for the round of 32 of the World Cup was delayed Wednesday morning due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.

FIFA WC 2026 RO32 today's schedule, live timings (IST), streaming

FIFA World Cup 2026 today's Round of 32 fixtures (IST): Norway vs Cote d'Ivoire (10:30 PM, June 30), France vs Sweden (2:30 am), Mexico vs Ecuador (6:30 am), England vs DR Congo (9:30 pm)

Deschamps returns to France World Cup camp after family bereavement

Deschamps coached France to the 2018 title and to the 2022 final, a penalty-kick loss to Argentina

Police, soccer fans clash in The Hague after Morocco stuns Netherlands

Police in The Hague said "heavy fireworks were set off" in the Schilderswijk district, and that police officers were pelted with fireworks and stones

From burgers to pizzas, Fifa nights drive food delivery orders in India

World Cup 2026 viewership in India is driving late-night demand for burgers, pizzas, fries and beverages on food delivery platforms

Netherlands suffer another penalty heartbreak as Morocco reach pre-quarters

Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville's spot kick before Ismael Saibari scored the winner as Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties

Road to Round of 32: How teams from 12 groups reached Fifa WC knockouts

As of June 27, 22 teams have qualified for the Round of 32, which will begin with the South Africa vs Canada match on June 29 at 12:30 AM IST.

Germany lose World Cup shootout for first time as Paraguay spring upset

Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Orlando Gill making two saves and Jose Canale scoring the sudden-death winner

FIFA WC 2026 RO32: Netherlands vs Morocco live match time (IST), streaming

Morocco will take the field against the Netherlands in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 32-match unbeaten run in international football

Brazil vs Japan HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 2026 RO32: Martinelli's late goal helps Brazil edge past Japan

Brazil vs Japan HIGHLIGHTS: Gabriel Martinelli scored in the final minute of injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 and book the round of 16 berth for the five-time champions

FIFA WC 2026 RO32: Germany vs Paraguay live match time (IST), streaming

Germany enter the contest as overwhelming favourites, while Gustavo Alfaro's disciplined Paraguay have already shown they can frustrate any opponent

FIFA WC 2026 RO32: Brazil vs Japan live match time (IST), streaming

Brazil will be the more confident side heading into the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout round as they hold an 11-1 win-loss record against Japan in international football

FIFA WC 2026 third-placed teams: Final-day scenarios for Round of 32 spots

With three groups yet to finish their matches, here's how the best third-placed teams are ranked, who's through, who's out, and what every contender needs to reach the Round of 32

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule, live match time and streaming

The expanded 48-team format has delivered one of the most diverse knockout line-ups in World Cup history.

FIFA WC 2026 RO32: South Africa vs Canada live match time (IST), streaming

Both Canada and South Africa will be playing their first-ever knockout-round game in the FIFA World Cup on Monday

Football without borders: Why FIFA World Cup has never been more diverse

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become perhaps the strongest example yet of how migration, family heritage and evolving FIFA eligibility rules have transformed international football.

Iran misses out R32 spot after Austria, Algeria play out thrilling 3-3 draw

For Iran, the tournament ended in heartbreak despite collecting three points, falling victim to VAR, goal difference, and one of the most dramatic stoppage-time goals of the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Argentina beat Jordan 3-1; Colombia-Portugal play 0-0 draw

Portugal held by Colombia to a goalless draw as they will now face Croatia in the next round. Messi scored his 6th goal as Argentina won 3-1 against Jordan.

Why Iran's World Cup controversy is about more than just football

Taremi's criticism was not directed at footballing matters but at the logistical hurdles Iran believes it has faced throughout the competition.

Harry Kane surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo with historic 11th World Cup goal

The striker's towering header in the 68th minute was his 11th World Cup goal, moving him past Gary Lineker's long-standing record of 10.