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The 2026 World Cup knockout stage kicks off with South Africa vs Canada, while Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands play on Monday. Canada celebrated a historic first knockout win, Iran exited heartbreakingly, and South Korea's coach resigned.
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.
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.
DR Congo's iconic superfan, Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea' for his motionless tribute to independence leader Patrice Lumumba, will miss the national team's crucial World Cup match against Uzbekistan after being denied a US visa. Despite earlier World Cup appearances and government recognition, the visa setback has cast doubt on his ability to support his team in person.
Uruguay's exit from the 2026 World Cup without a win has led coach Marcelo Bielsa to take full responsibility, describing his own legacy as leaving 'nothing good' for Uruguayan football. The 70-year-old Argentine, who had previously called himself a 'toxic perfectionist', saw his side lose to Spain after draws with Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.
Cape Verde, with a population of about 500,000, became the smallest country to reach the World Cup knockout stage after three draws in the group phase. The debutants will face Argentina in Miami on July 3, with fans and diaspora celebrating the achievement.
Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to top their group, while Senegal advanced with a 5-0 win over Iraq.
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.
TASS reports the full FIFA World Cup round of 16 lineup is confirmed, with Colombia the last team to qualify after a 1-0 win over Ghana. The tournament's expanded 48-team format meant the knockout stage began with a round of 32, and the final is set for July 19.
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.
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.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with a full slate of matches, including Brazil's opener against Morocco, the US facing Australia, and the final group-stage games in Groups G, H, and I. Mexico has become the first team to reach the knockout stage with a perfect record, while off-pitch stories include notable absences and visa 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.
Brazil and Morocco secured their places in the World Cup knockout rounds, with Brazil topping Group C and Morocco impressing in a 4-2 win over Haiti. The Round of 32 saw seven UEFA teams and four South American nations advance, including Paraguay's historic penalty shootout win over Germany. Other highlights include Ivory Coast's first-ever knockout appearance, Scotland's first World Cup victory in 28 years, and Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye.
South Korea's 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in group-stage elimination after a 1-0 loss to South Africa, finishing third in Group A with three points and failing to crack the top eight among third-place teams. Bosnia and Herzegovina secured a spot, while Croatia's win over Ghana further narrowed South Korea's path.
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history, leading Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria and securing their place in the last 32.
Spain bounced back from a disappointing opening draw with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, powered by 18-year-old Lamine Yamal's first World Cup goal. Elsewhere, Belgium were held to a 1-1 draw by Iran, while Cape Verde continued to impress with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay.