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Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?

Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing

The Guardian - UK

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16 and end knockout hoodoo

⁠MEXICO CITY: Mexico ⁠ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout victory as first-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez secured a 2-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday, sending the co-hosts into the last 16 amid euphoric scenes at a rocking Azteca Stadium.

Bangkok Post

How Erling Haaland made World Cup history for Norway vs Ivory Coast to set up tasty Brazil clash

A late Erling Haaland winner saw Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Dallas to reach the World Cup last -16. It came after Amad Diallo scored a stunning equaliser for Ivory Coast to cancel out Antonio Nusa’s curling effort in the first half. Haaland’s goal saw him make history as…

The Independent UK

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France vs Sweden FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming details

France face Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a place in the last 16 at stake. Check the India match time, live streaming and TV telecast details, venue, predicted lineups, head-to-head record, team news, key players and a detailed match preview ahead of the crucial…

The Economic Times

The 2026 World Cup is the greatest architectural experiment in the tournament’s history

When football commentators analyse a World Cup match, they tend to focus on tactics, technical ability, physical conditioning and psychology. If a team wins away from home, we hear about mentality. If a player scores a spectacular goal, we praise their vision or instinct. Yet there is another factor that…

The Conversation

Paraguay knock Germany out of World Cup 2026 on penalties

Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks, handing Germany their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout and booking a place in the knockout stage.

France 24

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Germany vs Paraguay?

Germany's first knockout fixture at a World Cup since their 2014 Final win is being shown on the BBC

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Canada reach new heights as the Netherlands prepare to face Morocco

Co-hosts Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to advance in the knockout round for the first-ever time at a World Cup. Meanwhile Monday's action will see the Netherlands take on Morocco in one of the most hotly anticipated games of the Round of 32. Brazil will face Japan and Germany play…

France 24

Brazil fans were waiting for Vinícius Júnior to be their hero. He’s arrived

Vini Jr has been a star at Real Madrid for a long time. Now he is truly delivering for his country at a World Cup

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 bracket predictor: Full list of 16 matches including USA, Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Canada, Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2026 bracket: France, Spain, England, Argentina, all of the pre-tournament favorites, made it through, and a few surprise sides are through, too.

The Economic Times

13.76 million tune in to watch England beat Panama in the World Cup

England's men's national football team secured the top spot in their World Cup group with a 2-0 victory over Panama. The match garnered a peak viewership of 13.76 million across ITV, STV, ITVX, and STV Player, achieving an 80% share of TV viewing. Jude Bellingham scored the first goal, followed…

The Independent UK

‘I told the players they’d be exempt from military service if we reached the semi-finals. They huddled together and started crying, one by one’ How Guus Hiddink motivated South Korea’s 2002 World Cup heroes

The Dutch coach led South Korea to a World Cup semi-final in 2002

FourFourTwo

FIFA World Cup 2026: Nine of ten African teams qualify for Round of 32

Africa has rewritten FIFA World Cup history after an unprecedented nine of its 10 teams from the continent secured places in the Round of 32 in the 2026 tournament, smashing the previous record of just two African teams reaching the knockout stage in a single edition.

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: Flawless France cruise through while Cape Verde make history

France have won all three of their group-stage matches at a World Cup for the first time since 1998. Les Bleus brushed Norway aside in a 4-1 demolition, powered by an Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick and a bullet header from Désiré Doué.

France 24

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: New Zealand disappointed but proud after exit

New Zealand's World Cup campaign concluded with a 5-1 defeat to Belgium, leaving them at the bottom of Group G. Despite the loss, coach Darren Bazeley expressed pride in his squad's performance, highlighting the valuable experience gained. Striker Chris Wood noted the team's progression, acknowledging the need for players to…

The Independent UK

World Cup today: Heavyweight clash as Mbappe’s France take on Haaland’s Norway

Group I concludes with Erling Haaland’s Norway taking on Kylian Mbappe’s France in a battle over who will top the group. Both teams are already into the knockout rounds having won their first two games. The other game in the group sees Senegal play Iraq – a win for either…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan's progress paying off, says Troussier

Japan believe they can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for their progress as a football nation. Japan have not missed a World Cup since, and they have openly talked about winning this year's competition…

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Teen sensation makes Socceroos history in the US

Lucas Herrington has become the youngest Socceroo to start a World Cup match, with an assured debut against Paraguay helping secure a knockout berth.

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FIFA defies anti-LGBTQ backlash and allows Pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup match

Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags for a World Cup match between teams from two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to knockout stage

Turkey secured a 3-2 victory over the United States in their final World Cup match, with Kaan Ayhan scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. Despite the Americans already topping Group D, Turkey showed resilience with first-half goals from Arda Guler and Orkun Kokcu. Auston Trusty and Sebastian Berhalter found…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Qualified teams, eliminated nations and knockout stage picture explained

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is taking shape as the group phase nears its end. Powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, and France have secured their spots in the Round of 32, alongside co-hosts Mexico and the USA. Meanwhile, several nations have been eliminated, and the race for the remaining…

France 24

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…

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'Not a good look': Sir Rod Stewart addresses backlash over World Cup attendance

Sir Rod Stewart has admitted it "wasn't a good look" to attend a World Cup game just a day after cancelling a concert due to ill health.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time

Thapelo Maseko scored mid way through the second half against South Korea to take South Africa into the knockout stages at a World Cup for the first time.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: From Ghana to Cape Verde, how minnows are frustrating football’s attacking powers

Where Ghana’s phalanx wouldn’t admit England’s hyped attackers the pleasure of even a single breach. Where Cape Verde’s unyielding wall withstood a Spanish hurricane, and matched Uruguay in footballing nous. Where Congo held Portugal, Belgium was run aground by Iran, Curacao gave no joy to Ecuador, and there was nothing…

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