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Mbappe breaks WC record of most goals in knockouts as France storm into R16

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-0 win over Sweden, taking his World Cup knockout tally to 10 and his overall tournament count to 18

From shot-stopper to playmaker: Manuel Neuer's lasting football legacy

The Bayern Munich goalkeeper bows out with a glittering resume: 128 caps, a FIFA World Cup winner's medal, the Golden Glove at the 2014 World Cup and a place among Germany's greatest-ever footballers

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 Tuesday night due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area. The storm started about two hours before the match was set to begin. No announcement was made on when it would start. Mexico is aiming to qualify to the round of 16 and inch closer to tie their best performances in the World Cup. Mexico reached the quarterfinals, playing at home, in 1970 and 1986.

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

France coach Didier Deschamps is back with Les Bleus for their round of 32 match against Sweden at the World Cup on Tuesday after traveling to Europe for his mother's funeral. Deschamps learned of his mother's death the day after France's win over Iraq on June 22, which clinched advancement from the group stage. He missed Friday's victory over Norway. "I'm here. I'm good, and it's good to be busy since Friday evening when I arrived back in the United States," Dechamps said Monday through a translator. France swept its group matches for the first time since 1998, joined by Argentina and Mexico as the only nations to win all three games. Seeking their third title after 1998 and 2018, Les Blues would face Germany or Paraguay in the round of 16 if they get past the Swedes. "For me it was very difficult. And for me and for the French national team it was important that I left. They did what they had to do," Deschamps said. "And now we're preparing a competition within the ...

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

Soccer fans clashed with police in The Hague and celebrated in Casablanca after Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch on penalties on Monday night. The Netherlands has a sizable Moroccan community and fans of the Morocco soccer team were in a festive mood after the win, though sporadic clashes also erupted. Police in The Hague said "heavy fireworks were set off" in the Schilderswijk district, and that police officers were pelted with fireworks and stones. Riot squads charged the crowd and used a water cannon to break up the gathering. "A few individuals have been arrested for committing open violence," police said. As the penalty shootout reached its climax, the tense silence inside a coffee shop popular with fans in Casablanca, Morocco's largest city, gave way to a deafening roar when Ismael Saibari buried the decisive spot kick, sending his team into the Round of 16. The celebrations soon poured into the streets, with flares and firew

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.