The FIFA World Cup 2026 is introducing a Round of 32 knockout stage for its expanded 48-team format. Haiti and Turkiye are eliminated, while Mexico, USA, and Germany have advanced to the knockouts. Tie-breaker rules have shifted to head-to-head records.
South Korea has a 91.08% chance of advancing to the FIFA World Cup round of 32, according to Opta Analyst. They will secure a spot with at least a draw against South Africa on Wednesday.
Germany secured their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a late winner from Deniz Undav in Toronto. The Netherlands also advanced, defeating Sweden.
Deniz Undav scored two late goals to give Germany a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in their World Cup Group E match, securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since 2014. Germany tops the group with six points.
Germany secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stages with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire. Deniz Undav scored a late winner in the 94th minute, after Franck Kessié's opener and Undav's equalizer. This marks Germany's first knockout stage appearance since 2014.
Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti in Philadelphia, topping Group C with four points and boosting their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage chances. Matheus Cunha scored twice in the first half, marking a historic feat for Brazil. Haiti's elimination was confirmed.
Daphne Chan secured Hong Kong's first women's individual bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships, defeating South Korean and Japanese opponents before falling to eventual finalist Sera Azuma.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage begins with the round of 32 from June 28 to July 3. Top two teams from 12 groups and eight best third-place finishers advance. FIFA introduces head-to-head records as the primary tiebreaker over goal difference. Mexico and USA have qualified for the round of 32, while Haiti and Turkiye have been eliminated.
Day 10 of the World Cup 2026 features Netherlands vs. Sweden, Germany vs. Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs. Curacao, and Tunisia vs. Japan. The US and Brazil advanced, while Algeria complained to FIFA over refereeing. Vancouver faces affordability concerns.
The USA secured a 2-0 victory over Australia to advance to the World Cup knockout stages. Meanwhile, Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco, impacting their chances, and Brazil won 3-0 against Haiti. Turkey was eliminated after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, which saw a player sent off for covering his mouth.
The United States secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 win against Australia. An early own goal and a header from Alex Freeman sealed the victory, with the US advancing with a game to spare.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has endorsed the USMNT's chances of winning the World Cup, following their 2-0 victory over Australia. The team, now guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage, is confident in their aspirations, with defender Alex Freeman emerging as a key player.
The US Men's National Team secured a dominant first half against Australia, showcasing speed, power, and intense pressing. Despite missing Christian Pulisic, the US guaranteed their knockout stage passage, while Australia faces uncertainty.
The US men's national soccer team secured a dominant first-half performance against Australia in Seattle, guaranteeing their spot in the knockout stage. Australia struggled to contain the US's intense pressing and speed, leading to an own goal and a 70% possession advantage for the Americans.
ITV secured four of the top five TV audiences in the UK during the first week of the World Cup, with England's win over Croatia drawing 15.4 million viewers. The BBC's coverage, while strong, lagged behind ITV's initial success.
Mexico secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, thanks to a defensive blunder, to become the first team to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute. The win sparked widespread celebrations across Mexico.
Mexico became the first team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a 1-0 victory over South Korea. Luis Romo scored the lone goal following a goalkeeping blunder, and goalkeeper Raúl Rangel made crucial saves to secure the win.
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Korea. A goalkeeping error gifted Mexico the only goal, highlighting a lack of creative edge from both sides. The win sets up potential future matchups and raises questions about both teams' potential in the tournament.
Australia's Nestory Irankunda is a key player, and squad rotation is vital due to injuries. Playing for a draw against Paraguay could secure progression. The USA needs midfield rotation to break down defenses and should avoid complacency after their strong opening win, preparing for a tough match against Australia.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway with the first round of matches for 32 teams. Monday marked a historic first in 68 years as all four matches ended in draws, a feat not seen since 1958. Debutants Cape Verde held Spain, Belgium drew with Egypt, Uruguay tied Saudi Arabia, and Iran secured a 2-2 draw against New Zealand.
Norway's 2026 World Cup squad, featuring technically gifted players like Ødegaard and Haaland, draws parallels to the 1994 team that underperformed despite a strong qualifying campaign. Lessons from the past highlight issues with direct play, overtraining, and energy expenditure, which the current setup aims to avoid.
Scotland secured a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup opener, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal. McGinn expressed optimism about the team's chances of reaching the knockout stages for the first time.
The 2026 World Cup starts this week, with 48 teams competing in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the US
The World Cup knockout stage is predetermined, with no further draws. The structure aims to prevent early clashes between top teams and incentivize all 48 teams to play their best, as top two group finishers and the best third-placed teams advance.
