Spain's Nico Williams condemns a tackle by Uruguay's Nicolás de la Cruz as 'completely unnecessary' after suffering an adductor injury in Spain's 1-0 World Cup win, with both Williams and Yéremy Pino facing uncertain availability due to moderate injuries.
South Africa's Bafana Bafana, under Belgian coach Hugo Broos, qualify for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, overcoming a near-disastrous qualification blunder and exceeding expectations with a team built from local league players.
La France, invictueuse, se qualifie en tête de son groupe et affrontera la Suède en 16es de finale. Le tableau offre des perspectives intéressantes, notamment contre l'Espagne, l'Allemagne, les Pays-Bas, le Maroc, l'Argentine ou le Brésil en cas de progrès.
Egypt secures historic World Cup Round of 32 berth after 1-1 draw with Iran in Seattle, marked by intense football, protests against the Iranian government, and displays of solidarity for Palestine.
Iran's football team left a handwritten message in the dressing room thanking Seattle hosts and highlighting fair play after their FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Egypt. This follows a similar gesture after their game against Belgium.
Iran secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt in the World Cup, with a last-gasp winner controversially ruled out for offside. Iran now faces an anxious wait to see if they will advance to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.
28 teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage, with 6 spots remaining. The round of 32 starts June 28, featuring a new format with 48 teams. Key teams like Argentina, France, and Brazil have advanced, while Haiti, Turkiye, and Tunisia are among the eliminated.
L'équipe de France termine première de son groupe I après sa victoire 4-1 contre la Norvège. L'Espagne est aussi qualifiée. Le Portugal affronte la Colombie pour la première place, tandis que la RD Congo espère se qualifier.
La phase de groupes de la Coupe du monde 2026 se termine ce samedi. L'Angleterre et le Portugal, déjà qualifiés mais visant la première place, jouent contre des adversaires à leur portée. La Tunisie détient un record négatif de minutes menées.
Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stages, secured qualification for the Round of 32 in their debut tournament. The Blue Sharks advanced after drawing all three Group H matches, including a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, and will face defending champions Argentina next.
Le Sénégal a écrasé l'Irak 5-0 lors de son dernier match de poule de la Coupe du Monde 2026. Malgré cette victoire, les Lions de la Teranga terminent 3e de leur groupe et attendent de savoir s'ils seront parmi les meilleurs 3es qualifiés pour les 8es de finale.
A recent survey reveals Australian university graduates are experiencing record low satisfaction with their degrees, with less than 75% reporting overall satisfaction. This decline is linked to challenges in the job market, with graduates struggling to find employment aligned with their qualifications.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's group stage concluded for Groups D, E, and F, with Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Australia securing spots in the knockout rounds. Several matches featured dramatic late goals and unexpected results.
Uruguay, Iran, and Cape Verde are all on the brink of qualification for the World Cup knockout stage, with crucial final group matches determining their fate. Coaches and players express determination to win and make their nations proud.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage begins with 32 teams; 14 have qualified, including Mexico, USA, Germany, and Argentina. 8 teams are eliminated, including Haiti, Turkiye, and Tunisia.
Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae expressed sadness and disappointment over former German player Bastian Schweinsteiger's "African football" comments, which Fae called potentially racist, after his team qualified for their first World Cup knockout phase with a 2-0 win over Curacao.
Lors de la dernière journée de la phase de groupes de la Coupe du monde, l'Allemagne se qualifie en tête malgré une défaite (1-2) contre l'Équateur à New York. La Côte d'Ivoire bat le Curaçao (2-0) à Philadelphie, assurant sa 2e place et sa première qualification historique pour les 16es de finale, tout comme l'Équateur.
L'Allemagne, déjà qualifiée, a perdu 2-1 contre l'Equateur à New York, mais reste première du groupe E. L'Equateur se qualifie en tant que meilleur troisième. La Côte d'Ivoire a battu Curaçao 2-0 à Philadelphie, se qualifiant pour la première fois de son histoire.
Côte d’Ivoire secured a historic qualification for the World Cup last 32, defeating Curaçao 2-0 with Nicolas Pépé's double. This marks their first progression past the group stage, aided by the tournament's expansion to 48 teams, which also allowed newcomers like Curaçao to participate.
The Socceroos face Paraguay today in their final World Cup group stage match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, needing a win or draw to qualify for the knockout stages. Australia is currently second in Group D, while Paraguay is the lowest-ranked team.
L'Équateur a battu l'Allemagne 2-1 lors de la dernière journée du Groupe E de la Coupe du monde 2026, grâce à des buts d'Angulo (9e) et de Plata (78e), après l'ouverture du score de Sané (2e), et rejoint ainsi les 16es de finale.
L'attaquant Elye Wahi (OGC Nice), 23 ans, est soupçonné d'avoir volontairement reçu un carton jaune lors d'un match de Ligue 1 en mai, dans le cadre d'une affaire présumée de paris sportifs truqués. Placé en garde à vue, il est au cœur d'une procédure du parquet de Marseille, ce qui soulève des questions sur son état d'esprit avant un match décisif pour la qualification de la Côte d'Ivoire à la Coupe du monde.
Fifa and European Football Clubs (EFC) have formed a joint venture to operate the Club World Cup, aiming to expand the lucrative tournament to 48 teams by 2029. This collaboration could lift country caps, increasing European club participation and commercial value, despite ongoing delays in solidarity payments from the last event.
Scotland's World Cup last 32 progression is out of their hands after a 3-0 defeat by Brazil. They now rely on being one of the eight best third-placed sides, needing at least four other teams to finish with fewer than three points or a worse goal difference.
