…Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Women's World CupThe Falconets secured their place in the knockout stage after a dominant 10-1 thrashing of New Caledonia in Lodz on Sunday, September 13Kareem, who scored a hat-trick against New Caledonia, spoke to FIFA.com about Nigeria's preparations for the clash against EnglandPAY ATTE…

…of Hong, but scrutiny has intensified since the team failed to make the last-32 knockout stage. Seoul police said financial crimes investigators were 'looking into whether there were charges of obstruction of business during the appointment of Hong Myung-bo', a spokesman told AFP. Local media reported authorities are i…

…Malawi and a hard-fought victory over Zambia. The result ensured Nigeria advanced to the knockout stage in pursuit of a record-extending 11th WAFCON title. Nigeria produced an attacking masterclass, scoring six times against the Pharaohs, who managed two goals in reply, as the Super Falcons completed one of the standou…

…wins and Malawi avoids defeat against Zambia, the Super Falcons are through to the knockout stage. But if Zambia beats Malawi, it creates a three-way tie on six points for Nigeria, Zambia and Malawi, allowing CAF’s head-to-head rules (excluding results against Egypt) to decide who among Nigeria, Zambia and Malawi advan…

…WAFCON title, need at least a draw against the Pharaohs to guarantee their place in the knockout stage.

…the setback against Burkina Faso, the Flying Eagles did enough to progress to the knockout stage. Ghana ended their campaign in third place with 2 points, while Togo finished bottom of the group with 1 point, as both sides exited the tournament. Final Group B Standings: Burkina Faso - 7 points (Qualified) Nigeria - 6 p…

…help limit Zambia to just two shots on target, keeping Nigeria's hopes of reaching the knockout stage firmly on track.Despite receiving the individual award, Alozie credited the victory to the collective effort of the team, particularly after their disappointing 3-2 defeat to Malawi. He said: "Yes, that [the drug testi…

…in the Pharaohs’ 3-1 win against New Zealand, a result that propelled Egypt to the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time. He would then net his spot kick in the nerve-shredding penalty shootout win against Australia in the round of 32, before playing a crucial role in his side’s two goals against Argentina…

…competition. The incentive is also expected to increase as the team progresses into the knockout stages. The announcement comes as Justine Madugu's side prepares to begin its title defence against Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat. It will be the first-ever meeting between both countries at the senior internatio…

…ensured that despite a few lapses, the Argentines progressed seamlessly into the knockout stages, where they suddenly realised they were the ‘FIFA hot favourites’ for the ultimate prize, signposted by unexplainable favourable and strange decisions. The marketing prospects of keeping the South Americans in the competiti…

…32.The Blue Sharks had pushed Lionel Messi's Argentina all the way to 120 minutes in the knockout stage in what was already a historic debut at the World Cup.Sidny Lopes Cabral wins 2026 World Cup Goal of the Tournament. Photo by Ezra Shaw.ImagesWhen Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina the lead at the start of extra time,…

…teams at the tournament but contributed 28.1 per cent of the nations that reached the knockout stage. Motsepe specifically applauded Morocco for reaching the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the second consecutive tournament, while also commending Egypt for securing a place in the Round of 16. He also praised the perf…

…through South African football, coming just weeks after helping Bafana Bafana reach the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During a memorial service in Stellenbosch, South Africa captain Ronwen Williams delivered an emotional tribute to his late teammate."We will miss your quality, your passes, your vision and…

…FIFA World Cup. Egypt crashed out of the World Cup after losing to Argentina in the knockout stage. Turkey: Mohamed Salah’s agent clears air on player joining Besiktas

…marked the second successive World Cup in which France have eliminated Morocco from the knockout stage. France will now face either Spain or Belgium in the semi-finals as they continue their pursuit of another World Cup title under Deschamps. Victory keeps Les Bleus on course for back-to-back World Cup finals and exten…

…correct knockout prediction earns 3 points, bringing participants one step closer to the Knockout Stage Grand Prize, a brand-new motorcycle. As the tournament becomes more competitive, every prediction carries greater value. The participant with the highest total points at the end of the knockout competition will ride…

…spot to prevail 4-3 and book a quarter-final showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The knockout stage has already produced several memorable moments, including England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in what many consider one of the matches of the tournament. The Round of 16 also marked the e…

…host countries managed to progress beyond the Round of 16, despite all reaching the knockout stage on home soil. The 2026 edition is the first World Cup to be jointly staged by three nations and the first to feature an expanded 48-team format. Vanguard News

…produce record-breaking performances, with several stars making football history in the knockout stage. Following the conclusion of the Round of 32 and the commencement of the Round of 16 on Saturday, PUNCH Online highlights the players with the most goals in the knockout phase of World Cup. According to the rankings u…

…European champions Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia to draws in Group H to reach the knockout stages in their first World Cup appearance. The Blue Sharks coach Bubista said the meeting with Messi and the world champions would be “the game of our lives” and it showed in a spirited display that had Argentina sweating for…

…one million fans gathered to celebrate the victory that secured Mexico’s place in the knockout stage. “We must avoid alcohol abuse because whenever there is excessive drinking at these kinds of celebrations, problems can arise, including more violence linked to alcohol,” Sheinbaum said during her regular morning briefi…

…32 clash. The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people have progressed to the knockout stages in their first ever World Cup after drawing with Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde in the group stages. “We are calm because we earned our place here on merit and there is nothing to fear or worry too much about,” Bubista t…

Brazil’s quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti’s team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands in perhaps the tie of the round. The Brazilians are desperate to win the World Cup again, 24 y…

The current record was set at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when Algeria, Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire all progressed from their groups. Twelve years later, that achievement is set to be bettered

…campaign in North America with a 1-0 win over Panama, Queiroz can guide Ghana into the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time since 2010 with victory over England in Boston on Tuesday. “It’s another game. All games are different, it’s a different team on the pitch and different environment,” he said. “The rep…