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What Scotland need to reach World Cup knockouts

After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.

USMNT World Cup Player Ratings: Sebastian Berhalter delivers big time; Christian Pulisic shines off bench

Here's how the Americans performed against Turkiye in a last-second 3-2 loss

Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 – live reaction

⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Mail Jonathan ⚽️ Follow live coverage of Turkey v USA as it happens Jonathan Liew considers the…

Turkey 3-2 USA: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Questions for readers: 1. Who’s your favorite all-time Turkey player? Mine: Hakan Şükür, “the Bull of the Bosphorus.” Continue reading...

USMNT's second string offers mixed bag in loss to Turkiye as Americans turn page to World Cup knockouts

Pochettino made nine changes, while Christian Pulisic made a much-needed return to the pitch after missing last week's win with a calf issue

2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and potential opponents?

The group stage is ending, who will teams face in the knockouts once they qualify?

What each team need to reach World Cup knockouts

With the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.

World Cup group standings, table, schedule: Results for USMNT, Argentina, Brazil and the entire 48-team field

The group stage standings will dictate which teams advance to the knockout round

Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks) | Barney Ronay

Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure With 22 minutes gone on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium, and an injury…

Australia progress with bore draw which looks set to also suit Paraguay

Australia are into the last-32 of the World Cup and Paraguay are well placed to join them after a 0-0 draw in San Francisco which suited both sides.

USA beaten as Turkey restore pride with late winner

Eliminated Turkey scored a 98th-minute winner to clinch a 3-2 victory over World Cup co-hosts USA in Group D.

Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

It was not a match of high distinction, but all the Socceroos needed was a pass against Paraguay, and their 0-0 in San Francisco Bay Area stadium booked a place in the World Cup knock-out rounds fo…

Brobbey scores again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group

Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.

'A dream come true': Marina Mabrey ties WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points as Tempo rout Sparks

Mabrey shot 17 of 28 overall, including 9 of 18 from 3-point range, tying the single-game 3-point record as well

Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’

LGBTQ+ festivities organised around match in Seattle Iran coach says he and his team are focused on football Iran and Egypt attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in th…

Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points

Mabrey erupts for record-tying 53 points Tempo cruise past Sparks in 125-97 romp Expansion Toronto return to .500 at 9-9 Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA’s single-game scoring record of 53 points behind…

Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32

Daizen Maeda's smart finish to Japan's team goal is cancelled out by Anthony Elanga's long-range strike as Sweden fight back in a 1-1 draw that takes both sides through to the World Cup knockout st…

Japan 1-1 Sweden: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Anthony Elanga clinched Sweden’s place in the last 32 after Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead with a lovely goal “If I have my permutations correct,” begins James Humphries, “Japan battering Sweden woul…

Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Thank goodness this is Dallas and not Gijon . There was ultimately no disgrace in a draw that served everybody, even if one might have forgiven Graham Potter and Hajime Moriyasu for shaking hands a…

USMNT World Cup bracket watch, matchups: United States set to face Bosnia in the round of 32

Though it's not officially locked in yet it's overwhelmingly likely that the USMNT know their round of 32 opponent

Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | Mail Bryan 1 min And off we go! The Netherlands kick off and they will attack from right to left…

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Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco

The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and further strikes from Brian Brobbe…

Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw

Anthony Elanga's stunning equaliser booked Sweden's spot in the World Cup knockout stages after a 1-1 draw with Japan, who also go through as the second-placed team in Group F.

Netherlands claim Group F top spot with win over Tunisia

Netherlands secured top spot in Group F with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Tunisia.

'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level

Anthony Elanga scores a brilliant curling effort from the edge of the area to draw Sweden level with Japan in their FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium.

Paraguay vs. Australia odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets by expert on 18-8 roll

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Australia vs. Paraguay best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday

USMNT vs. Turkiye odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks from expert on 21-12 roll

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his USA vs. Turkiye best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Thursday

Beccacece goes from brink to World Cup history with Ecuador

Sebastian Beccacece was on the verge of losing his job as Ecuador head coach as the clock ticked down against Germany - now he has a last-32 match to look forward to.

'We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.

Where to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITV

All the TV and radio details for each of the 2026 World Cup group games.

MLB All-Star Game voting: Shohei Ohtani, Ernie Clement named starters; Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, more advance

The top two vote-getters at each position and the top six outfielders in each league have advanced

Ecuador fight back to upset Germany

Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.

Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time

Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their…

2026 Travelers Championship leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick start hot at TPC River Highlands

A bunch of stars are looking up at Eric Cole's after the first round in Connecticut

Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.

WWE Night of Champions 2026 match predictions, expert picks for complete card on Saturday in Saudi Arabia

Three title matches are scheduled for Saturday night, plus the finals of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments

Ecuador 2-1 Germany: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Ecuador came from behind to reach the knockout phase in style Pre-match postbag. “Writing from Ecuador, I can say people are understandably disappointed with how the World Cup has gone so far. Afte…

Plata’s golden touch against Germany sends Ecuador into World Cup last 32

Sí, se puede – yes, we can – was the chant that rang out from the 55,000 Ecuador fans as their team’s final group match kicked off. Despite a flat start to their World Cup campaign, there was a gen…

Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Would it be possible for the Spurs or Raptors to bring back the Clippers star?

Leonard is reportedly open to a contract extension if he's traded from the Clippers to one of his two former teams

Curaçao 0-2 Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Nicolas Pepe’s double sends Côte d’Ivoire through to the knockout stage This will be the guide to keep your eye on as the games continue: What has been your best moment of the tournament so far? Al…

Rays lose no-hitter two outs shy of history against Royals: Craig Kimbrel allows ninth-inning home run

Casey Legumina and Ian Seymour were spotless before Kimbrel took over

Anderson's journey to England star and potential record signing

Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side and is now on the brink of a big money move to Manchester City.

Netherlands, Japan and Sweden all go through - key moments and rate players!

Man City agree record fee with Forest for Anderson

Manchester City agree a club record deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson.

Côte d’Ivoire into World Cup knockouts for first time as Pépé finishes off Curaçao

Côte d’Ivoire surviving the World Cup group stage for the first time, in the year of our football gods 2026, is one of those titbits that sounds like it shouldn’t be true, and yet here we are. An u…

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Pepe double vs Curacao sends Ivory Coast through

Former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast secured second-place in Group E with a comfortable 2-0 win over Curacao.

Is LaMelo Ball a winning player? The Timberwolves are betting yes, and it's a risk they had to take

The Wolves had hit a ceiling that Ball has the potential to push them through

Plata's 'touch of gold' gives Ecuador lead against Germany

Gonzalo Plata reacts quickest to direct Kevin Rodriuguez' flick on over Manuel Neuer, to give Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Germany in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.