FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) The 2026 World Cup has entered the top 32 stage. This is the first knockout round of the tournament that has been expanded to 48 teams. Fans around the world are ready to watch some of the biggest games. Every game now is a win-or-go-home game.The top 32 matches…
Indian football team captain Sandesh Kingan during the match. New Delhi: Just as the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivers a shocking upset, two minnows in world football, from Cape Verde to Curacao, indian football team Watching this unfold from the comfort of your own home. Additionally, the top domestic league does not yet have a…
Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated in the first round. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the first time in history that two of the top 10 teams in the world were eliminated in the first round of knockout rounds. Both 10th-ranked Germany and 8th-ranked Netherlands ended their campaigns via penalty shootouts, making…
Moroccan fans celebrate after the World Cup match between Netherlands and Morocco in The Hague. (AP Photo) Morocco’s dramatic victory over the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup sparked contrasting scenes across two continents, with jubilant celebrations erupting in Casablanca and clashes between fans and police in the Dutch city of The Hague following…
Mexican fans make loud noises outside an Ecuadorian hotel (Image: X) Hundreds of Mexican fans gathered outside Ecuador’s team hotel in Mexico City late Monday night in an apparent attempt to disrupt the away team’s preparations ahead of their last-32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The raucous crowd gathered shortly after midnight, creating…
Germany’s Jonathan Tah (second from left) celebrates after scoring a goal in a World Cup match that was later disallowed. (AP Photo) Germany’s controversial exit from the 2026 World Cup has sparked criticism from some of the country’s biggest stars, with former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp leading criticism of a VAR decision that ruled out…
Neymar Jr / Photo: Instagram @Neymarjr Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a dramatic last-32 match at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, June 29, to advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Despite the victory, one notable absentee was Neymar Jr. The Brazilian superstar remained on the bench throughout the game,…
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena declares a national holiday. (AP Photo) Paraguayan President Santiago Pena declares a national holiday after one of the Paraguayan football team’s most shocking results ever fifa world cup In 2026, the four-time champion German team was eliminated and advanced to the top 16.On a night that has become something of Paraguayan…
A header by Germany’s Jonathan Tah (4) was disqualified after a VAR check. (AP Photo) Thomas Muller has harsh words for VAR after Germany crashed out of last 32 fifa world cup In 2026, a controversial decision to overturn Jonathan Tah’s extra-time goal was decisive in the team’s dramatic win over Paraguay.Speaking to German broadcaster…
Morocco’s Ismail Sebari (11) scored in the penalty shootout against Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (1). (AP Photo) Ismael Saibari kept his composure in a dramatic penalty shootout to send Morocco into the last 16 and condemn the Netherlands to their first-ever promotion to the last 16. fifa world cup For the first time in recent…
Gabriel Martinelli’s late heroics led Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Japan in a thrilling World Cup last-32 tie. (AP Photo) Super-sub Gabriel Martinelli became Brazil’s savior, scoring a stunning stoppage-time winner to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over a tenacious Japanese team. fifa world cup The Round of 32 begins Monday at NRG Stadium.The…
A German fan reacts at the end of a World Cup round of 32 football match on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Foxborough, Massachusetts, near Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) “Football is a simple sport. 22 people chase the ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the German team always wins.” Gary Lineker’s famous observation…
Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez celebrates after winning the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Monday, June 29, 2026, near Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Germany’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey came to an end after Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest knockout upsets in World Cup history with…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi prepares for the FIFA World Cup soccer match on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Messi may be leading the race for the Golden Boot and continuing to rewrite World Cup history, but the Argentina captain was not the highest-rated attacking player after the group stage.instead, FIFA…
hello welcome to it Offside: Your daily recap and World Cup expectations. The strangest thing about Day 18 is that it only has one game, which would make cricket fans feel like they were watching the first round of an International Cricket Confederation tournament if Cricket Canada hadn’t been dismantled due to gang corruption. Action…
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is under police investigation (Image: X) Cape Verde’s stellar performance at the FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by serious off-field drama, with captain Ryan Mendes currently under investigation by New Zealand police over accusations of rape by a Brazilian woman.The allegation was first reported by Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte,…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (left), Argentina’s Lionel Messi (center) and Norway’s Erling Haaland. (AP Photo) After a record-breaking group stage run, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially entered the knockout stages, with Canada setting the tone by winning their first round of 32 match in dramatic fashion on Sunday.Stephen Eustaquiao’s stoppage-time winner gave Canada a…
Carlo Ancelotti outlines Brazil’s knockout slogan (Image: X) Five-time World Cup champions Brazil advanced to the round of 32 as group leader with seven points and will now face Japan in Houston. Ahead of the knockout rounds, head coach Carlo Ancelotti stressed that his side must rely on “heads, hearts and clear ideas” to keep…
Stephen Eustaquiao scored a stunning 92nd-minute volley to give Canada their first victory in the knockout stages of the World Cup in a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa at SoFi Stadium. (AP Photo) Midfielder Stephen Eustaquio’s stunning 92nd-minute volley sealed Canada’s first knockout victory in World Cup history with a historic 1-0 victory over…
India vs Australia Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: The World Cup is rarely remembered for perfection. Teams are remembered when they find a way to survive despite their shortcomings. As India prepare to take on Australia at Lord’s in what could be the decisive match of their Women’s T20 World Cup, survival has…
Giant FIFA World Cup match ball (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The 2026 World Cup has entered the round of 32. With Canada and South Africa entering the knockout stages, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next stage of the competition.So, who will the favorites play?BrazilBrazil is the most successful country in the history of…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo by Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo achieved another major FIFA World Cup milestone on Saturday despite Portugal being held to a 0-0 draw by Colombia in their final Group K match. The result of this match was enough for both teams to advance to the round of 32, with Colombia advancing as group…
Lionel Messi adds another fifa world cup Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in the final Group J game in Arlington, becoming the player with the most goals from outside the penalty area in World Cup history, setting a career record.The Argentina captain scored from a free kick in the 80th minute at AT&T Stadium on Saturday…
South Africa vs Bangladesh, Women’s T20 World Cup Live Scores: The semi-final clash of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup culminates at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground with South Africa Women taking on Bangladesh Women in a match that has very different implications for both sides. Although Bangladesh remain mathematically alive in the tournament,…
New Delhi: Africa has its best ever performance fifa world cupwith nine of its 10 teams reaching the top 32 of the 2026 tournament. This is the first time that so many African countries have advanced to the knockout rounds. The previous record, held by only two teams, was set at the 2014 World Cup…
Michel Kuka Mbolinga (Image: Agency) New Delhi: Democratic Republic of Congo’s most famous football fan Michel Kuka Mboldinga will not be able to attend the country’s crucial match fifa world cup Game against Uzbekistan after being denied a US visa.Known as “Lumumba Wea” to fans around the world, Mbolinga has become one of African football’s…
Colombia’s James Rodriguez (10) is substituted during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) On June 27, 2026, James Rodríguez became the Colombian footballer with the most FIFA World Cup appearances, adding another milestone to his remarkable international career…
Lionel Messi (Image: X) New Delhi: Defending champions Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 on Saturday to end the group stage with three wins from three matches.Giovanni Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi Argentina had already secured the top spot in Group J before the game. Jordan, competing in their first World Cup, ended their season…
Lionel Messi Became the first player to score in seven consecutive games, making history again fifa world cup Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.The Argentine captain came on as a substitute in the second half and scored from a free kick in the 80th minute. After being fouled outside the penalty area, Messi fired a…
Players hug after the soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in World Cup Group K on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Colombia’s 0-0 draw with Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered for much more than just deciding the Group K standings. While the result puts…