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Japan draws with Sweden to secure knockout berth as both nations advance from Group F

Japan booked a Round of 32 showdown with Brazil after battling to a 1-1 draw against Sweden with the result confirming both sides' progression to the knockout s...

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Pepe fires Ivory Coast into historic first World Cup knockout stage

A clinical brace from Nicolas Pepe secures Ivory Coast's place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in the nation's history

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Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage

Ecuador qualifies as one of the best eight third-placed teams after a stunning 2-1 victory over Germany

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Mexico tops Group A with perfect record after emphatic win over Czech Republic

Mexico seals top spot in Group A with a flawless campaign following a commanding 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at the Estadio Azteca

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South Africa makes World Cup history with first-ever knockout qualification after shock win over South Korea

A landmark moment in football history seen as South Africa reaches the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time

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Switzerland clinch Group B crown as Canada makes historic World Cup breakthrough

The Canadians celebrates a landmark achievement of their own by reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history

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Morocco survive Haiti scare to reach knockout stage as group winners' dream slips away

Morocco seals their place in the World Cup knockout rounds but falling short of top spot in Group C after Brazil edged them on goal difference

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Vinicius double fires Brazil into knockout stage as Neymar makes long-awaited return

Vinicius Jr continues his prolific World Cup form with two goals and Neymar made his first appearance for the national team in nearly three years

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Head-to-head rule reshapes World Cup group stage as teams qualify and exit early

The new format allows several teams to secure a top spot and others to be eliminated before the final round of matches despite the tournament still being mathem...

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England left to wait as Ghana hold favourites to World Cup stalemate

England squandered the chance to become one of the first teams into the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage after being frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side in...

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Ronaldo silences critics with historic World Cup double as Portugal cruise to victory

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score at six World Cup tournaments as his brace helps Portugal to a thumping 5-0 victory over debutants Uzbekistan

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Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to move level with Miroslav Klose on the all-time World Cup scoring chart as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a match leaving the two-time...

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Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32 with 2–0 victory over Austria

Lionel Messi became the highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria, sending the defending champio...