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How would a 64-team World Cup work? Gianni Infantino opens door to further tournament expansion

Infantino has opened the door to another World Cup expansion - but what would a 64-team tournament actually look like?

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino hints at expanding World Cup again to 64 teams

Infantino confirmed Fifa will discuss the possibility of a 64-team World Cup after this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction: Are Haaland and co. too strong for World Cup dark horses?

Will Ivory Coast or Norway set up a showdown with Brazil?

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Germany Makes Unwanted History After 2014 World Cup Win

The World Cup has become nothing short of a nightmare for one of the most successful teams in international soccer history.

Sports Illustrated

Cote d’Ivoire vs. Norway—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A rested Norway is aiming to bypass a dangerous Côte d’Ivoire outfit in the round of 32.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Somehow Not Top of FIFA’s World Cup Group Stage Power Rankings

The most prolific World Cup goalscorer in history was beaten to the punch despite netting six times.

Sports Illustrated

Germany vs. Paraguay: World Cup 2026 R32 Predictions

Germany bagged 8 group-stage goals to Paraguay's 2. Our World Cup 2026 R32 Germany vs. Paraguay predictions back a German win at Gillette Stadium.

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Germany vs. Paraguay—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The winner of Monday’s knockout tie will likely face France in the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated

The World Cup enters its next stage after witch doctors, surprises and emergency beer deliveries

We are two weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the knockout rounds starting after the group stages concluded.

The Conversation

Germany XI vs Paraguay: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Arsenal star Kai Havertz set to lead attack for last-32 clash in Boston

Evening Standard

Uzbekistan’s World Cup appearance is a moment of pride and shows off central Asia’s peaceful development

The expanded men’s World Cup in 2026 has given fans the chance to cheer on the exploits of first-time qualifiers, some of which many people might previously have struggled to locate on the map. Standout moments have already included Curaçao’s goal-keeping heroics in earning a draw against Ecuador and Cabo…

The Conversation

Turkey produces last minute winner to beat the US as Germany end win streak with loss to Ecuador

The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages.

Euronews

Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan.

Euronews

Nicolas Pepe double sends secures World Cup history for Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast 2-0 Curacao: Ex-Arsenal star's double sinks World Cup newcomers

Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time thanks to a 2-0 victory which eliminated tournament…

The National (Scotland)

Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Stunning comeback seals South Americans' qualification

Ecuador produced a fightback to come from behind and beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match put themselves into the last 32 of the World Cup.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast make history by reaching the knockout stage

Ivory Coast have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in four appearances after defeating Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday. The Elephants finished second in their group and will face either France or Norway in the Round of 16 on June 30.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage

Ecuador staged a dramatic comeback to stun pre-tournament favourites Germany 2-1, securing their passage to the knockout stages of the World Cup. Despite an early German goal, Ecuador's Nilson Angulo equalized before Gonzalo Plata netted the winner, sending their fans into a frenzy. Germany, already qualified, topped the group, while…

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Bangkok Post

Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - An increasingly ⁠desperate Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 in their final Group E game on Thursday to drag their World Cup campaign out of the flames and qualify for a place in the last 32.

Bangkok Post

Ivory Coast advance as Pepe scores twice to send Curacao home

PHILADELPHIA - Nicolas Pepe’s double sealed Ivory Coast’s first trip to the World Cup elimination rounds with a 2-0 victory ‌over Curacao on Thursday to finish second in Group E.

Radio France Internationale

Pépé stars as Cote d'Ivoire beat Curaçao to reach knockout stages for first time

Nicolas Pépé scored twice on Thursday to fire Cote d'Ivoire to the second phase of a World Cup tournament for the first time with a 2-0 win over Curaçao.

The Independent UK

Nicolas Pepe inspires Ivory Coast into World Cup knockouts to end Curacao dream

Curacao 0-2 Ivory Coast: Pepe’s double helped ensured his nation’s presence in the World Cup round of 32

The Independent UK

Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece climbs into stands to celebrate Germany upset with family

Ecuador’s stunning 2-1 win against Germany secured them a place in the World Cup’s round of 32

France 24

World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast, Ecuador reach last 32 as Germany lose, Curacao eliminated

Ecuador reached the World Cup last 32 with a shock 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday while Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to advance from Group E and eliminate the Caribbean side. Gonzalo Plata scored the late winner after Nilson Angulo cancelled out Leroy Sane's controversial early opener for Germany.

The Guardian - UK

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

The former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pépé scored both goals as Côte d’Ivoire beat Curaçao 2-0 to finish second in their group and reach the last 32

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