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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rich Booth

World Cup 2026 results: England learn next round opponents and Messi scores again

World Cup Belgium Romelu Lukaku Shojae Khalilzadeh the World Cup Group H Cape Verde Egypt England Guadalajara
  • England booked their place at the top of Group L with a 2-0 win in Panama. Tuchel’s side will play African side DR Congo in the last 32 of the World Cup.
  • Scotland are looking for a new head coach after Steve Clarke stepped down from his post following their exit from the 2026 World Cup.
  • Lionel Messi came off the bench to score yet again as Argentina made it three wins from three at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Jordan.
  • Austria and Algeria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City, both sides progressing to the knockout phase thanks to a last-gasp score from Austrian substitute Sasa Kalajdzic.
  • Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and progress to the round of 32 of the World Cup.
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