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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.

Egypt await Salah scan results after injury in World Cup draw with Iran

Former Liverpool standout and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah left Friday night's 1-1 draw with Iran at the World Cup because of a left knee injury, coach Hossam Hassan said. In the 57th minute, Salah was surprisingly replaced by Mostafa Zico. In comments translated from Arabic, Hassan said Salah is being assessed by the team's medical staff, and will have another examination when Egypt returns to the team hotel. "I talked to Salah and he said he's going to be OK and it's not a big injury," Hassan said. "We still have time to talk to the medical staff. I think he will be back, and when I spoke to Salah he assured me he's going to be OK." Ahead of the tournament, Hassan expressed a quiet confidence in the roster around Salah. Egypt made good on Hassan's goal of the team advancing past the group stage for the first time in the expanded field. It would still be a serious blow for Egypt if Salah is not able to play in the knockout round against Australia next Friday. The four-time Premier

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 28 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

Panama vs England (2:30 am), Croatia vs Ghana (2:30 am), Colombia vs Portugal (5:00 am), DR Congo vs Uzbekistan (5:00 am), Algeria vs Austria (7:30 am), Jordan vs Argentina (7:30 am).

Cape Verde defy football's rich list, set up Messi clash in World Cup's R32

Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach a men's World Cup knockout round, will face Argentina after finishing second in Group H despite a squad value far below football's giants

Premier League to World Cup: Pochettino's winning touch transforms USA

Pochettino's USA's composed 2-0 victory over Australia secured back-to-back group-stage wins for the first time since the inaugural World Cup in 1930, guaranteeing progression to the Round of 32.

FIFA World Cup 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Uruguay crash out; Spain, Cabo Verde qualify from group H

Cabo Verde are the victors from the encounter as they make it to their first ever knockout round in the very first attempt in the quadrennial event.

Explained: Why Egypt vs Iran is being called World Cup's 'Pride Match'

A routine host-city celebration has turned Egypt's World Cup match against Iran into a debate over Pride, local traditions, cultural values and FIFA's governance of a global tournament

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 27 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

Norway vs France (12:30 am IST), Senegal vs Iraq (12:30 am IST), Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (5:30 am IST), Uruguay vs Spain (5:30 am IST), New Zealand vs Belgium (8:30 am IST), Egypt vs Iran (8:30 am