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Austria and Algeria advanced to the World Cup knockout stages after a dramatic 3-3 draw, with Austria coach Ralf Rangnick rejecting suggestions of collusion. The result eliminated Iran, and both teams benefited from a draw that was enough to progress.
Argentina topped Group J with a 3-1 win over Jordan, with Messi scoring his sixth goal of the tournament. The holders now face tournament debutants Cape Verde in the last 32 on July 3 in Miami, with coach Scaloni and players stressing the need for caution.
The Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after beating Uzbekistan 3-1, while Iran's hopes were dashed by Algeria's dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria. African teams made history with nine of ten qualifying nations advancing to the round of 32.
Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout phase for the first time ended after Austria's stoppage-time equalizer against Algeria left them outside the eight best third-placed teams. The team completed their Group G campaign unbeaten but faced off-field challenges, including visa and travel restrictions.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 16, with 16 teams advancing from the group stage. Al Jazeera provides the full schedule and highlights Cape Verde's historic debut, while Dawn reports on the co-hosts' success, including Mexico ending a 40-year knockout win drought.
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina continued their winning streak, while England defeated Panama 2-0 to clinch top spot in Group L and set up a last-32 clash with DR Congo. Al Jazeera reported that Croatia secured second place in the group with a 2-1 victory over Ghana, and Iran exited the tournament.
A severe heatwave across Europe has broken new temperature records in Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic, while authorities warn of major health impacts. The death toll has risen in Spain and France, and public events have been cancelled due to health risks.
Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage, becoming the smallest country ever to do so. They will face defending champions Argentina in Miami on July 3.
Iran's national football team drew 1-1 with Egypt at the World Cup, keeping hopes alive before elimination was confirmed by other results. Fans in Tehran reacted with a mix of pride and frustration, while the coach pondered divine intervention.
South Korea have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after finishing 10th among the 12 third-place teams. Despite a strong start, a loss to South Africa left them at the mercy of other results. Senegal claimed the final knockout spot on goal difference.
Cape Verde has advanced to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup without winning a single group-stage match, a feat not achieved since 1998. The debutants drew all three games in Group H and will now face defending champions Argentina.
The European Commission has proposed denying temporary protection to newly arriving Ukrainian men of military age, aligning with a request from Kyiv. The initiative, which would extend protections for others until 2028, has drawn opposition from Hungary and other EU states.
Argentina have already secured top spot in Group J, and coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to rest key players for the final group match against Jordan. Lionel Messi will start on the bench but may feature later, while several players are in line for their World Cup debuts. Jordan, already eliminated, are playing for pride after two losses in their first World Cup.
A severe heatwave across Western and Central Europe has led to record temperatures, power outages in France, school closures in the UK, and red alerts in Italy. At least 55 deaths have been linked to the heat in France, with scientists attributing the event to human-caused climate change.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi says inspectors will gain access to Iranian nuclear sites under the interim US-Iran agreement, despite conflicting signals from Tehran. The accord outlines 60 days of talks, with inspections and uranium downblending among the key issues.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with the knockout rounds set to begin. The tournament has already set new records for total goals and attendance, and all Round of 32 pairings have been finalized.
A record-breaking heatwave across Europe has affected more than 100 million people, with temperatures soaring above 35°C in many regions. Spain has recorded hundreds of heat-related deaths, while health authorities report fatalities in France and the UK. Scientists attribute the extreme event to human-caused climate change.
Brazil secured top spot in Group C with a 3-0 victory over Scotland, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Matheus Cunha adding a third. Neymar made his first international appearance in over two-and-a-half years, while Morocco earned second place after a 4-2 comeback win over Haiti.
A peer-reviewed study from Australia suggests that the country's social media ban for under-16s has had minimal effect on teens' scrolling habits, with many circumventing restrictions. Despite this, the ban has inspired similar measures globally, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UK.
As the 2026 World Cup group stage concludes, a new tiebreaker system and an expanded 48-team format are changing how teams qualify. Eight teams already have nothing to play for, while Mexico has secured a home knockout game and South Korea faces an uncertain path after a surprise loss.