The bracket for the World Cup knockout rounds is now set! How far will the U.S. go, and who should be the favorites to win it ...

With so many last-32 places still to be decided, some nations - and their fans - are left waiting for days to find out their ...

Find out what every team needs to qualify for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with confirmed information on Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K and L.

Egypt are almost guaranteed to qualify from Group G and come out on top if they pick up at least a point against Iran. The only way the Pharaohs can finish outside the top two is if they lose to Iran ...

Even a narrow defeat against Paraguay in their final group game should be enough to earn a place in the last 32, where Belgium may await ⚽️ LIVE: Australia vs Paraguay – Socceroos World Cup game ⚽️ ...

United States are guaranteed to finish top of Group D. A win or draw against Turkey would see them win the group on points. If Turkey manage to pick up the victory, and either Paraguay or Australia ...

The Socceroos have been given a near-94% chance of progressing to the knockout stage of the World Cup.Photograph: John Carusi/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Cowards, pragmatists or stoic idealists: the ...

After two contrasting victories for Germany so far, they will not be involved in any final-day drama this time. Julian Nagelsmann's team demolished Curaao in their opener before fighting back on ...

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