With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third

As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group. It’s who finishes third. Teams that are first and second in their groups move on ...
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A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw

WASHINGTON (AP) — FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where ...
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FIFA World Cup catch-up: Six things you need to know before the Round of 16 takes shape

Lance FredericksTHE KNOCKOUT rounds of the FIFA World Cup are gathering momentum, with several heavyweights already booking places in the Round of 16 while others are still fighting to join ...

World Cup 2026 results: Knockout stage starts to take shape as Belgium score five

Romelu Lukaku’s late header secured top spot in Group G as Belgium cruised into the last 32 of the World Cup with a 5–1 win ...
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World Cup 2026: Africa's new era takes shape

The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a turning point for African football. With the tournament expanded from 32 to 48 teams, the African continent is enjoying unprecedented representation on soccer's biggest ...