…spectacles. As the tournament shifts deeper into the high-stakes environment of the knockout rounds, this collective firepower has set a daunting standard for anyone with title aspirations. The teams leading the goal-scoring charts have not just relied on a single star player; instead, they have utilized dynamic tactic…

…replicate that success, suffering group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022 before their latest knockout-stage disappointment. Klopp arrives with an impressive record, having won two Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund and guided Liverpool to seven major trophies, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. G…

…group-stage matches against France and Norway before suffering a dramatic exit in the knockout phase. Thiaw’s side appeared on course for victory after establishing a 2-0 lead against Belgium in the Round of 32, only to concede twice in the closing five minutes of normal time. Belgium completed the comeback by scoring…

…game has been the most important (in history) for Norwegian football, especially in the knockout rounds, so this is the third time it is the most important game,” Norway coach Stale Solbakken said on Friday. Kane described 25-year-old Haaland as “a beast” but insisted he and the Manchester City striker had contrasting…

…in the final at stake. Spain have now eliminated Portugal and Belgium in successive knockout rounds and remain among the favourites to lift the World Cup trophy.

…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…

…collaboration with OPay, football fans have even more reasons to stay involved as every knockout fixture creates fresh opportunities to compete for exciting rewards. Matches That Could Define The Week The knockout rounds have a way of creating unforgettable football moments. These are the fixtures that could shape the…

…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

…an intervention from US President Donald Trump. Balogun was set to miss Monday’s last-16 knockout clash with Belgium having picked up a red card in his previous match, but FIFA on Sunday suspended the ban for a year, making the forward eligible to play. Sources told AFP Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Inf…

…spot against Croatia in the Round of 32, registering his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout match. Reflecting on the tournament, the former Manchester United forward described it as the most emotionally rewarding World Cup of his career. "It's been fantastic. It goes beyond the pitch. This is the World Cup I'll re…

…next Saturday where they will face Norway, who defeated Brazil 2-1 in another gripping knockout battle earlier Sunday. Two late goals from star striker Erling Haaland set up the win for the Norwegians to shatter Brazil's hopes of a sixth world title. Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a sensational display and sav…

…came into the contest in uncharted territory, having won a World Cup match and then a knockout game for the first time to get to the last 16. They were clear underdogs and their fans were outnumbered by Morocco supporters at the air-conditioned Houston Stadium. Yet they looked the more confident at the start, Tani Oluw…

…Australia 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in Texas. Egypt, who won a World Cup knockout game for the first time, face Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Cape Verde next. The 34-year-old Salah was clearly hampered by a hamstring strain, but played the whole 120 minutes and stepped up for his country when they needed…

…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…

…their four previous meetings. They have also not defeated a European side in a World Cup knockout match since winning the tournament in 2002. "It's always difficult, but we are confident we will play a good game," Ancelotti said. "They are a very well-organised team defensively, and their coach is doing a very good job…

…on Monday. Ronaldo's second-half penalty made him the oldest man to score in a World Cup knockout match. Spain romp past Austria Spain had advanced to that meeting with a scintillating 3-0 win over Austria in Los Angeles earlier Friday that confirmed their status as one of the favourites for the title. Two goals from M…

…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…

…2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century - and only their second ever - sets up a clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday. Balogun's goal on the stroke of half-time had sent the California crowd into delirium, with some 30 million…

…group-stage exit or bowing out gracefully at the expiration of their contracts after a knockout blow, these managers have chosen to step down and usher in a new era for their respective teams. The tournament continues to serve as a stark reminder of just how volatile international management can be when the entire worl…

…iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years. The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour due to stormy weather and when it started the co-hosts flew out of the blocks, mounting wave after wave of attacks. In a supercharged atmosphere, Julia…

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…

Jarod Ennis was dominant as he claimed a seventh-round knockout victory over Xander Zayas to unify the WBA and WBO junior middleweight titles at the Brooklyn Center in New York.