FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026

Luka Modrić and Croatia are aiming to secure third place in Group L and book their place in the World Cup round of 32.

Croatia, Ghana lock horns for round of 32 spot

Croatia need a positive result to secure their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32, while an unbeaten Ghana side aim to complete an impressive group-stage campaign and challenge for top...

Iran football team's captain Mehdi Taremi. Photo: Collected

Iran captain Taremi criticises Infantino over World Cup travel issues

Josimar José Évora Dias ( Vozinha ) and Lionel Messi. TBS collage.

Can Argentina break Vozinha's wall?

Cape Verde celebrate reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, completing an unbeaten group-stage campaign. Photo: Aljazeera

Cabo Verde become first team since 1998 to reach World Cup knockouts with 3 draws

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Fifa World Cup 2026: Who's through, who's out and how the round of 32 works

Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento celebrates after the match as they qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Photo: Reuters/Troy Taormina

Cabo Verde turn impossible World Cup dream possible

Cape Verde players and staff celebrate after the match as Cape Verde qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS

'Nothing is impossible,' says Cape Verde coach as World Cup knockouts with Argentina nears

FIFA staged separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and US in 2026. Photo: Reuters

Football, power and politics: The World Cup beyond the pitch

Norway's players applaud fans with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against France at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, US on 26 June 2026. REUTERS

Norway's gamble backfires on the scoresheet; but the strategy may still pay off

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How Iran can qualify for World Cup knockouts

Iran and Egypt players vie for the ball during their World Cup group-stage match in Seattle, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Photo: BSS/AFP

Egypt into World Cup knockouts, Iran face anxious wait after late VAR drama

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Norway v France - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, US - 26 June, 2026 France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their third goal, completing his hat-trick REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

France debut Statue of Liberty-inspired away kit against Norway

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - New Zealand v Belgium - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - 26 June, 2026 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne scores their third goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage