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…

…victory. The match in Toronto could determine which side secures an early place in the knockout stage after both teams opened their campaigns with victories. Germany thrashed Curaçao 7-1 in their opener, while Ivory Coast edged Ecuador 1-0 thanks to a late winner from Amad Diallo. According to Reuters, Germany captain…

…fixture. Sweden, meanwhile, know another victory would all but secure their place in the knockout stage after an emphatic start to the tournament. The Scandinavian side have enjoyed a resurgence since Potter took charge last October, qualifying through the European playoffs before arriving in North America with renewed…

…all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals. Algeria are hoping to reach the World Cup knockout phase for only the second time, following an extra-time loss to eventual winners Germany in the last 16 in 2014. j

…Morocco would almost certainly send Steve Clarke's boys into the promised land of knockout football for the first time in the nation's history. Even a narrow defeat would be good news given the way the permutations are shaking up for the best third-placed qualifiers.Robert Gardner was the man who led Scotland in that p…

…knowing a win will ensure top spot in their group, and staying in Canada for the knockouts."You can see the brotherhood," added Marsch."It is one of the first things I noticed when I took on this role, how close they are and how connected they are. "In a moment like this, I don't think they need me so much, they have e…

…2 July 2026World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico has reached the knockout stage. Here are the forthcoming games and where you can watch and listen to them in the UK. How to follow on the BBCDuring the tournament, 54 matches will be shown live on the BBC, including the final on 19 July, with 92 games on…

…not available in your location.There was an errorHosts Mexico earn qualification to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup following a narrow win over South Korea.MATCH REPORT: Mexico 1-0 South KoreaAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionFootballPublished19 JuneShare pageAbout sharing

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…Morocco would almost certainly send Steve Clarke's boys into the promised land of knockout football for the first time in the nation's history. Even a narrow defeat would be good news given the way the permutations are shaking up for the best third-placed qualifiers.Robert Gardner was the man who led Scotland in that p…