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

Argentina's attacking play was led by captain Lionel Messi, who remained the focal point of their attack throughout the match

…tweet on Monday night. Messi got the two goals as the current holders qualified for the knockouts of the competition. The tweet read: “All the records broken by Lionel Messi today: “Most FIFA World Cup finals goals by a football (soccer) player – 18 “Most FIFA World Cup matches played in by an individual – 28 “Most mat…

…stoppage time to take Argentina to six points. They join Mexico, USA and Germany in the knockouts. 2026 World Cup: 4 teams qualify for Round of 32

…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…

…32 as Group L winners with a game to go, giving Messi the chance to recharge for the knockout rounds. Austria, managed by the admired Ralf Rangnick, will not roll over. They too are closing in on the next stage after beating debutants Jordan 3-1. After the euphoria of four years ago, it is easy to forget that Messi was…

…scoring, I’ll get closer to the record.” Mbappe would be hoping to send France into the knockouts when they take on Iraq on Monday. 2026 World Cup: Mbappe names best two players

…the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament's expanded format, featuring 48 teams, means the knockout stage now begins with a round of 32. With two wins from their opening two group matches, Mexico, the USA and Germany have guaranteed their progression with a game to spare. Mexico were the first team to advance after openi…

…side’s performances. Despite the challenges, Iran remain in the hunt for a place in the knockout rounds after drawing 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening fixture. On Saturday, Germany secured a place in the last 32 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto. Substitute Deniz Undav rescued Julian Nagelsma…

…champions a second consecutive victory. The result guarantees Germany a place in the knockout stage, making them the latest team to advance to the Round of 32. They join co-hosts Mexico and the United States, who had already booked their spots in the next phase of the tournament. Vanguard News

…by Sweden in their first game of the tournament, can no longer hope for a place in the knockout rounds. The Blue Samurai, who held the Netherlands to a 2-2 draw in their Group F opener, were always in control against Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium. The result marked a losing start for new Tunisia manager Herve Renard…

…astonishing display. The 0-0 draw in Group E keeps alive Curacao’s hopes of reaching the knockout phase, extending their fairytale journey at their first World Cup. The tiny country — the smallest by population ever to play on football’s biggest stage — have Miami FC goalkeeper Room to thank for their point against Ecu…

…Despite the dismissal, Paraguay’s victory enhanced their chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the World Cup. They will face Australia next Thursday in their final group match, which is expected to be a decisive contest for qualifying as group runners-up behind the USA. Conversely, Turkey has been eliminated a…

…Deniz Undav. They now join co-hosts Mexico and USA who are already through to the knockouts of the tournament. 2026 World Cup: Three teams qualify for Round of 32

Four-time champions Germany came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Group E, booking their

Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 as substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday. Franck Kessie turned in from close range to give the Ivorians a 30th-minute lead, but Undav volleyed home midway through the se…

Germany 2 D Undav (68'68th minute, 90+4'94th minute) Ivory Coast 1 F Kessié (30'30th minute)

…Turkey, in what will be a dead rubber for both teams. Sterner tests surely await in the knockout, with Belgium and then Spain among the likeliest foes in wait if the US win their last-32 clash. It is worth noting that the US have only won one knockout game in their entire World Cup history — a 2-0 win over Mexico in th…

The Netherlands put one foot in the World Cup knockout rounds with a stylish 5-1 demolition of Sweden on Saturday. Sweden, themselves 5-1 winners against Tunisia in their opening Group F match, went into Saturday’s showdown with the Dutch in Houston knowing that a victory would guarantee their passage out of the group…

Elsewhere, Morocco continued Africa's strong showing at the tournament with a victory over Scotland

The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation. The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail…

United States of America 2 C Burgess (11'11th minute ogown goal) A Freeman (43'43rd minute) Australia 0

…with several teams already establishing themselves as favourites to progress to the knockout rounds. Although the tournament's expanded format means teams must first navigate the Round of 32, current standings and expert projections provide a clear picture of the countries most likely to remain in contention for a plac…

…Arabia, and will call on that knowledge as he attempts to guide Tunisia through to the knockout stage for the first time.If he can deliver a place in the last 32, Renard will have another achievement to add to his remarkable coaching CV.Additional reporting by Isaiah Akinremi.Related topicsFootballAfrica SportTunisiaFI…

USA and Australia will look to book their place in the World Cup knockout rounds on Friday while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti. After tournament co-hosts Mexico sealed their place in the last 32 on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, the USA or the Socceroos can join them with a victory…