Paul Scholes has urged Thomas Tuchel to drop Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice from England's World Cup team, suggesting Elliot Anderson should start instead for the last-32 clash against DR Congo.
Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto is keen on a move to Manchester City, but the Blues' £75m asking price is proving a major obstacle, according to reports.
Japan and Morocco face Brazil and Netherlands in World Cup last-32, offering hope of a winner from outside traditional powers.
South Africa reach World Cup last 32 for first time under Hugo Broos, overcoming qualification blunder and poor start to set up Canada clash.
Australia reaches peak Socceroos fervor with marketing stunts, murals, and political support as the team advances to World Cup knockout rounds for the third time.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored as England beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L, though concerns remain over their performance ahead of the knockout stages.
England secured top spot in Group L with a 2-0 victory over Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half.
England secured top spot in World Cup Group L with a 2-0 victory over Panama at New York New Jersey Stadium, goals from Bellingham and Kane.
Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana, with both teams advancing from Group L to the World Cup knockout stage. Nikola Vlasic's late header sealed the win.
Jude Bellingham scored a crucial goal and Marcus Rashford impressed as England beat Panama 2-0 to top their World Cup group. Detailed player ratings from the match.
Nikola Vlasic's 83rd-minute header gave Croatia a 2-1 win over Ghana, securing second place in Group F and eliminating Scotland.
Thomas Tuchel says England will 'step up' in the World Cup knockouts after a 2-0 win over Panama secured top spot in Group L. Goals from Bellingham and Kane seal last-32 tie with DR Congo.
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted in five minutes to turn a joyless 0-0 into a 2-0 win for England against Panama, topping their World Cup group.
With under 20 minutes to kickoff, the final group-stage matches will determine which two of Algeria, Austria, and Iran advance to the knockout rounds. Messi rests as Jordan faces Argentina.
Colombia top Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal, where Cristiano Ronaldo was kept quiet. Davinson Sánchez had a stoppage-time winner ruled out for offside.
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, setting up a last-32 meeting with England.
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 2-1 in World Cup 2026 Group H, with goals from Mbokani and Bakambu securing a vital win. Uzbekistan's Shomurodov scored a late consolation.
Alphonso Davies returns for Canada's World Cup last-32 game against South Africa, healing an ACL tear suffered at SoFi Stadium last March.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free-kick, his 19th World Cup goal, as Argentina beat Jordan in a friendly.
Austria and Algeria played a dramatic 3-3 draw in Kansas City, sending both teams into the World Cup knockout stage and eliminating Iran, who needed any winner to advance.
Algeria face Austria in a crucial Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow live updates, scores, and analysis from the game.
England top their World Cup group with a laboured 2-0 win over Panama, setting up a last-32 clash with DR Congo, who beat Uzbekistan for their first ever World Cup win.
England struggled past Panama 2-0 to top their World Cup group, while DR Congo secured a historic first win, beating Saudi Arabia 1-0.
Germany's World Cup team faces identity crisis, haunted by 2014 legends and Klopp's shadow, as Nagelsmann struggles to forge a coherent vision.
Lionel Messi scored a free-kick in his 60th-minute debut off the bench, becoming the first player to score in seven straight World Cup appearances as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1.
Bad Bunny's London show splits into a salsa band set and a chaotic rave, proving why he's a global star without needing English lyrics.
As World Cup knockout stages begin, penalties are inevitable. Stats show going first wins 60.5% of shootouts, long run-ups and placement improve success, and shooting down the middle is underused.
Iran's World Cup hopes end after 1-1 draw with Egypt and other results fail. Captain Mehdi Taremi's missed penalty and offside goal add to decades of anguish.
Canada face South Africa in the first last-32 game at the 2026 World Cup on Sunday. Find kick-off times, TV channels, and match preview.
Ben Stokes announced his retirement from all international cricket, effective after the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, informing teammates before play.