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Ouahbi says half-time tweaks helped Morocco overcome 'impressive' Canada

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi explained how an improved second-half display enabled the North Africans to overpower Canada and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

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World Cup LIVE: 10-man England defeat Mexico to book a quarter-final with Norway

The last-16 action continues today at the FIFA World Cup, with co-hosts Mexico taking on England after South American heavyweights Brazil face a tricky test against Norway. As always, keep track of all the key moments from today's two games with our live blog!

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France see off dogged Paraguay in feisty affair to qualify for quarter-finals

A Kylian Mbappe penalty was enough to edge France past a dogged and wily Paraguay side at the Lincoln Financial Field, setting up a tantalising FIFA World Cup (WC) quarter-final tie against Morocco.

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Ounahi bags brace as Morocco see off spirited Canada to make World Cup quarter-finals

Morocco became the first nation to secure their place in the FIFA World Cup (WC) quarter-finals, stretching their unbeaten run to 10 matches with a hard-fought 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada, who are the first co-hosts to be eliminated.

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Colombia edge past Ghana for ninth straight win in competitive action

Colombia advanced to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC) thanks to a 1-0 win over Ghana in Kansas City, stretching their unbeaten run in competitive action to nine matches with a fifth successive victory against African opposition at the finals.

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Canadian league claims 17 World Cup offside goals would have counted in its 'daylight' trial

The World Cup has given the Canadian Premier League plenty to discuss with FIFA after a disallowed Cristiano Ronaldo goal was among 17 ⁠that would have stood under a revised offside interpretation its top flight is trialling, the league said on Friday.

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Argentina end Cape Verde's remarkable run in extra time thriller

Argentina were taken all the way to ET for a record-extending 12th time at the FIFA World Cup (WC) before eventually beating Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32 in Florida.

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Egypt send Australia down under on penalties to reach first round of 16 in 92 years

Egypt won a FIFA World Cup knockout match for the very first time, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach the Round of 16 where they'll face either defending champions Argentina or Cape Verde.

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EXCLUSIVE: Koln and Schalke in advanced talks with Ghana defender Gideon Mensah

Free-agent Ghana left-back Gideon Mensah has become one of the summer window’s most sought-after defenders after his standout showings at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both Bundesliga sides ahead of earlier interest from Turkey and Benfica.

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Three things Portugal will have to improve on despite knocking out Croatia

The final game at Toronto Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint, as Portugal came from a goal down to defeat Croatia 2-1. They will move on to face Spain, who topped Austria 3-0 earlier in the day. But what are some things Roberto Martinez's men will have to improve on?

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Embolo and Ndoye fire Switzerland into last 16 against abject Algeria

Switzerland advanced to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC) after earning a 2-0 win over Algeria at BC Place, in the first-ever competitive H2H meeting between the two nations.

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Zlatko Dalic feels 'sorry' for Luka Modric after Croatia's World Cup exit

Croatian head coach Zlatko Dalic spoke with the media after his side's 2-1 loss to Portugal in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup, expressing his disappointment about the defeat.

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Ronaldo nets first knockout goal as Portugal stage late fightback to dump out Croatia

Portugal advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 to take on Spain after a battling 2-1 win against a stubborn Croatia side in Toronto.

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Oyarzabal at the double as imperious Spain swat aside Austria to seal last-16 spot

Spain showed their quality in a 3-0 win over Austria, advancing to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC), having still not conceded a goal. Mikel Oyarzabal set them on their way with his 23rd and 24th goal involvements in his last 16 internationals.

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Gianni Infantino says hydration breaks key reason for England fightback against D.R. Congo

Gianni Infantino has credited FIFA's hydration breaks with helping England turn around their World Cup last-32 tie against D.R. Congo after Thomas Tuchel's side came from behind to win 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but doubled down on his claims that they are not purely for any commercial benefit.

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Classy USA join their co-hosts in Round of 16 despite Balogun seeing red

Days before celebrating 250 years of independence, the USA got the party started early by booking their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC) with a 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium, earning just their second WC knockout victory in nine attempts.

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Belgium overcome two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal in thrilling extra time

A 125th-minute Youri Tielemans penalty ensured Belgium completed a stunning comeback from two goals down to claim a 3-2 ET victory over Senegal in this 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 tie, extending their unbeaten run to 17 games (W11, D6).

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Captain Kane at the double as Three Lions roar back to edge D.R. Congo at the death

England made hard work of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo, but a double from captain Harry Kane saw them claim a 2-1 win, firing the Three Lions into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC), having initially trailed.

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Mexico hold off Ecuador after strong first half to record first knockout win in 40 years

Mexico made the iconic Estadio Azteca home once again as they extended their unbeaten 2026 FIFA World Cup run at the venue to 10 matches with an impressive 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the Round of 32, representing their first knockout win since beating Bulgaria in the last 16 in 1986.

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Kylian Mbappe double leads France to comfortable win over Sweden to progress to last 16

France’s record goalscorer Kylian Mbappe was again the difference maker, as his brace helped Les Bleus cruise to a 3-0 FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium.

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Haaland the hero as Norway edge Ivory Coast to reach last 16 at World Cup

Norway triumphed 2-1 over Ivory Coast to earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win at the third attempt. The African nation had their moments in their first appearance beyond the group stage, but a late Erling Braut Haaland goal ultimately meant they could not carry their impressive recent record (W6, D1) into the business end of the tournament.

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World Cup LIVE: Mexico join France and Norway in the last 16 on day 20

We’ve got another huge day of action at the FIFA World Cup, with France, Ivory Coast and co-hosts Mexico among the sides looking to seal their place in the last 16. As always, keep track of all the key moments throughout the day with our live blog!

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Morocco overcome Netherlands in chaotic penalty shootout to advance to last 16

Morocco have reached the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 16, winning out 3-2 on penalties after holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Monterrey.

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Paraguay stun Germany in dramatic penalty shootout to advance to round of 16

Paraguay progressed from a FIFA World Cup (WC) knock-out game for just the second time in their history as they dumped Germany out on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Boston.