World Cup 2026: Top matches to watch in the Round of 32 knockout stage
We have finally reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup - here is Al Jazeera's guide to the best matchups.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
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Rainbow flags are expected to flutter across Seattle's stadium on Friday when Iran meets Egypt in the World Cup Group G game as the city marks its annual "Pride Match" parade. The two countries last year asked for Pride-themed celebrations to be cancelled, a request FIFA denied. Players and officials of both countries…
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World Cup 2026: More MENA countries competing than ever before
More Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries are competing in the 2026 World Cup than at any previous tournament, much to the delight of fans from Morocco to Jordan. But as always with sports, politics is never far from the pitch. Iran, of course, springs to mind. Never before has a country hosted a World Cup…
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World Cup 2026: The photographer following Tunisia in his father’s footsteps
Tunisia are playing their last group stage match on Thursday. It will be a crucial match after two crushing defeats against Sweden and Japan and a change of coach after the first loss. They’ll be scrutinized by thousands of fans, but especially by photographer Hosni Manoubi, who has followed several World Cups,…
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World Cup 2026: Brazil and Morocco put on a show and secure qualification
Just like in their opening win over Haiti (3-0), Brazil made light work of Scotland on Wednesday, cruising to another 3-0 victory to finish top of Group C, ahead of Morocco. The Atlas Lions also impressed, beating Haiti 4-2 in a thrilling comeback-filled encounter. The night was highlighted by Neymar’s World Cup…
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World Cup 2026: 'Living statue' of Lumumba joins DR Congo fans after quarantine
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the Congolese supporter known for posing as the "living statue" of independence hero Patrice Lumumba, was finally able to join fans of the Leopards at the World Cup on Tuesday after missing the team's opener due to Ebola quarantine requirements.
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World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the second round of group stage matches
Here's a look at the viral moments, on-field controversies, the biggest players, best performances, goals and more.
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World Cup 2026: Colombia battle past DR Congo to reach round of 32
Colombia secured their place in the World Cup knockouts round with a game to spare after a 1-0 victory over DR Congo pushed them back to the top of Group K on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz finding a winner in the 76th minute after the South Americans had been frustrated for much of the evening.
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World Cup 2026: Portugal and record breaking Cristiano Ronaldo outshine Uzbekistan
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World Cup 2026: Algeria beats Jordan 2-1 to clinch its first World Cup win since 2014
Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup knockout round in California late Monday thanks to second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri. It marked the first time Algeria won a World Cup game since 2014.
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World Cup 2026: Messi makes history as Argentina dominate Austria
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine legend broke Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals, cementing his status as one of football's greatest players. With two victories from two…
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World Cup 2026: Yamal boosts Spain as Belgium held to draw again
After a disappointing opening draw against Cape Verde, Spain comfortably brushed aside Saudi Arabia (4-0), powered by Lamine Yamal's first-ever World Cup goal and an Oyarzabal brace.
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World Cup 2026 Day 11: Spain and Iran in action, predictions and schedule
Spain-Saudi Arabia, Belgium-Iran on Sunday. Germany reach knockouts, Curacao earn the first point of the World Cup 2026.
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World Cup 2026: Brobbey, Gakpo hit braces as Netherlands crush sorry Sweden
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored braces as the Netherlands thumped Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to move top of Group F and close in on a place in the World Cup knockouts
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Nederlands elftal behaalt ruime overwinning in tweede poulewedstrijd tegen Zweden (5-1)
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Wat een avond! Oranje wakkert WK-koorts in Nederland aan met klinkende zege op Zweden
Met een ruime overwinning tegen Zweden heeft Oranje zo goed als zeker een plek veroverd in de knock-outfase. De driepunter en het feit dat Brian Brobbey en Cody Gakpo beiden tweemaal scoorden, zal bondscoach Ronald Koeman tevreden stemmen na een 5-1 zege. Toch ligt er nog een flinke portie huiswerk te wachten voor een…
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En dat is vijf! Bekijk hier het Oranjefeest in onze regio: ‘We worden wereldkampioen!’
Geen late avondwedstrijd, geen nachtwerk, maar voetbal aan het begin van de zaterdagavond. Beter dan Nederland-Zweden kan een WK-duel haast niet gepland staan. Veel binnensteden zijn volgestroomd voor een Oranjefeest. En wat valt er veel te juichen! Met de 5-1 van Summerville als heerlijk toetje.
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Czechia vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as South Africa and Czechia face off in Group A.
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World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the opening group stage matches
From viral fan moments to on-field controversies, as well as the biggest stars, best performances, upsets and more.
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Luis Diaz, Colombia defeat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan
The star winger scores a goal and sets up another, as Colombia make a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.
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World Cup 2026: Ghana's Partey loses bid to overturn Canadian visa refusal over rape charges
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto. The former Arsenal player, who awaits trial on rape charges in Britain, will be eligible to play in Ghana's following two matches, both of them in the United States/
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Mbappe brace fires France to 3-1 win over Senegal in World Cup 2026 opener
Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals and is two goals off record World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose.
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