Toronto, July 2 (IANS) Emotions will take centre stage when Portugal take on Croatia in a Round of 32 clash in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Toronto Stadium on Friday, as two legends of the game, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, could be representing their country on the global stage for the last time.Portugal reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group K, drawing with Congo DR and Colombia, either side of a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Croatia, runners-up at the 2018 FIFA Worl…
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Los Angeles, July 2 (IANS) The 2010 winners Spain will clash with Austria in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash at the Los Angeles Stadium on Friday (IST). Spain are soaring with confidence as they enter the knockout round. After a slight stumble out of the gates in a 0-0 draw with Cabo Verde, the venerable La Roja attack has kicked into gear thanks in large part to the presence of superstar Lamine Yamal, who had a goal and an assist in the 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Luis de la Fuen…
Santa Clara, July 1 (IANS) Hosts USA will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Thursday, aiming to book their place in the last 16 at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The Americans topped their group after convincing wins over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0), securing qualification with a game to spare. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino rested several key players for the final group match, where the USA suffered a 3-2 defeat to Turkiye after conceding a late win…
Seattle, July 1 (IANS) A heavyweight showdown headlines the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday as Belgium will clash with Senegal, with both teams looking to go neck to neck for securing their berth in the round of 16 at the Seattle Stadium. Having been held to disappointing draws in their first two games by Egypt and Iran, respectively, Belgium produced a five-star display against New Zealand with the help of a star turn from Leandro Trossard.The goal blitz meant the Red Devils finished top of G…
Mexico City, June 30 (IANS) Mexico’s remarkable FIFA World Cup journey reaches a pivotal moment as Javier Aguirre’s side welcomes Ecuador to the Estadio Azteca for a round-of-32 showdown that promises to be among the closest contests of the knockout stage. After a flawless group campaign, El Tri now faces an opponent widely regarded as one of the tournament’s most dangerous underdogs. Confidence is soaring within the Mexican camp after three victories from three matches, a run that has showcased…
New Jersey, June 30 (IANS) France enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 with growing momentum and the weight of expectation firmly behind them as they prepare to face Sweden at the New Jersey Stadium, the venue that will also host next month’s final. Having negotiated one of the tournament’s most competitive groups without dropping a point, Didier Deschamps’ side now begins the knockout phase looking every bit like a genuine title contender.Their campaign has gathered pace with each outing. …
Arlington, June 29 (IANS) A place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 will be at stake when Ivory Coast face Norway at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday in a knockout clash featuring two teams enjoying landmark campaigns.Ivory Coast have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time after finishing second in Group E. Emerse Fae’s side began with a win over Ecuador, suffered a narrow loss to Germany despite taking the lead, and sealed qualification with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao inspire…
Guadalupe, June 29 (IANS) A heavyweight showdown headlines the World Cup round of 32 on Monday as the Netherlands and Morocco collide in Guadalupe, with two of the world’s highest-ranked teams battling for a place in the last 16. While the expanded knockout format promised blockbuster encounters, few expected one of these genuine title contenders to exit this early.The Netherlands reached the knockout rounds after finishing top of its group, recovering from an opening draw against Japan with con…
Houston, June 28 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup knockout stage presents one of its most compelling fixtures on Sunday as Brazil and Japan battle for a place in the Round of 16 at NRG Stadium in Houston. Brazil arrive as Group C winners and one of the tournament favorites, but they face a Japanese side that has steadily built a reputation for upsetting football’s traditional powerhouses through tactical discipline, relentless work rate, and clinical transitions.Brazil topped their group with seven poi…
Inglewood, June 28 (IANS) The FIFA World Cup enters its knockout phase on Monday with an intriguing Round of 32 clash between South Africa and Canada, two nations that have already scripted history by advancing beyond their respective groups. While Canada arrive with growing expectations after an encouraging group-stage campaign, South Africa will be eager to continue their fairytale run and prove that its progress was no fluke.Canada head into the contest as the stronger side on paper despite s…