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The knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin on June 29, after an exciting group stage that featured 48 nations for the first time FIFA 2026 World Cup is being keenly watched by fans in India even if the matches are happening an ocean away.
It's the most beautiful thing that they recognise your effort, Guillermo Ochoa said of the fans after Mexico's 3-0 win.
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Brazil finishes top of Group C after beating Scotland 3-0; will play runners-up of Group F in Round of 32
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Teen Mora shines as Mexico fans dare to dream; the World Cup co-host will play their Round of 32 match in the Azteca stadium again, where they are unbeaten in nine World Cup matches
South Africa had failed to advance from the group stage in their first three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2010
Morocco twice came from behind against a team playing at soccer's biggest tournament for the first time in 52 years
Neymar entered as a substitute in the 76th, making his debut after a right calf injury sidelined him for Brazils first two matches
Mexico have already secured a place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in the group after victories over South Africa and South Korea
A win or draw for South Korea would be enough to advance to the knockout stage, while South Africa must win to be sure of avoiding elimination
Both former one-time champions came to the matchup unbeaten, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge batted England out of reach with 65 off 42 balls. Wyatt-Hodge is the tournament's leading run-scorer with 193, averaging 65
Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which took second place in Group B behind the Swiss and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time in its history
With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field
Haiti, despite their exit, are determined to give eveything to earn the countrys first points at a World Cup, having lost all three games on their only previous appearance
Following a 1-0 loss to Morocco, Scotland is third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage
In the Group-J encounter against Austria at the Dallas Stadium, the little wizard scored his 17thand 18thto become the singular holder of the record for the most goals in the World Cup
The European side go into the game as favourites and victory would most likely set up a last-32 clash against co-hosts the United States
Switzerland, which entered as the favorite in the group, has all but clinched a spot in the next round.
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Harmanpreet Kaurs women will take the field against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Thursday, knowing that they have to deliver
With regard to the title match between the reigning champion Gukesh and challenger Sindarov, Anand said it has given the India-Uzbekistan rivalry a sharper focus beyond the Olympiad
My mum was the one who encouraged me. She would send videos of me playing to my dad, and he felt there was some potential there. Thats really how everything started
Indian womens hockey coach insists there is a lot to do still; field goals remain a priority
Dr. Nasser Mohamed now feels secure enough to walk around with confidence, and without fear of harm, while wearing chunky heeled boots, mascara and 2-inch dangly earrings
A total of 141 goals have been scored so far in the first 48 games of this season; with an extended World Cup this year and 24 more group stage matches remaining, the final tally of group stage goals is far from done.
Manika Batra, who missed out on the five-member womens squad after failing to satisfy the selection criteria, has consistently maintained that her fight is against the process rather than the outcome.
Sandeep Patils credentials extend far beyond his aggressive strokeplay that illuminated Indias triumphant 1983 World Cup campaign.
We included the red one as the fourth option but it has not been released on the market and is not part of Nike's current collection, said Brazils football federation
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga became a social media sensation at the Africa Cup for posing as a statue of Lumumba on a pedestal with his right hand raised and standing still throughout games
Colombia, who opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, commanded possession and created numerous chance
Earlier in the day, Portugal crushed Uzbekistan 5-0 in the Group K clash to top the group
The victory was a sweet finale on a special night for 40-year-old Croatia midfield maestro Luka Modric, who made his 200th international appearance
It was the first match at this World Cup where neither team managed a shot on target in the first half
The limelight will also be on Croatia captain Luka Modric as the AC Milan midfielder makes his 200th international appearance
Through 44 matches, total attendance topped 2.85 million, with the average stadium about 99.6% full, according to a Reuters analysis based on FIFA data
The 41-year-old becomes the first man to score in six editions of the quadrennial extravaganza; the 5-0 victory eases pressure on the European powerhouse while the debutant slumps to a second straight defeat in Group K
No one could have left Barcelona thinking exactly the same way they arrived. For Ferrari, the weekend offered validation. For Mercedes, it provided a warning. For Hamilton, it delivered redemption. And for Formula One itself, it may have provided something even more valuable: a championship battle that suddenly feels alive again