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Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-16 matches

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England again…

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Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup

Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporti…

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World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall

We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins Les Bleus look …

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For all Cape Verde’s heroics, Africa’s World Cup could and perhaps should have been better | Jonathan Wilson

Egypt and Morocco are in the last 16 after shootouts, but the continent’s pyramid appears to be getting broader rather than much h…

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Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami

Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and deligh…

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Jhon Arias goal sends Colombia into last 16 as Ghana bow out of World Cup

Ghana can only have feared the worst when Luis Suárez’s number came up in the seventh minute. A day on from the 16th anniversary o…

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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defe…

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Colombia vs Ghana LIVE!

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Argentina avoid biggest World Cup upset with extra-time win vs Cape Verde

Argentina avoided the biggest upset in World Cup history after Diney Borges' own-goal in extra-time rescued a 3-2 win over Cape Ve…

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Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller

Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to adv…

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Botched FIFA schedule switch highlights World Cup logistical risks

FIFA’s abandoned attempt to move England’s World Cup knockout match forward by six hours has exposed the delicate balance between …

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Diaspora-powered Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink

Argentina edged a dramatic 3-2 World Cup win over Cape Verde, a match that underscored how European football networks continue to …

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Colombia v Ghana: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8.30pm local/9.30pm EDT/2.30am BST/1.30pm AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau How Colo…

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'What a strike!' - Cabral hits brilliant goal to draw Cape Verde level in extra time

Sidny Cabral scores an incredible goal in extra time for Cape Verde as they equalise for a second time against Argentina.

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Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde

Lisandro Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.

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Argentina stunned as Duarte equalises for Cape Verde

Deroy Duarte stuns Argentina as he equalises for Cape Verde during their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.

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'Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead

Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth cons…

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England vs Mexico WILL kick-off at 1am Monday

England's World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico will remain a 1am kick-off on Monday after confusion over a possible time move.

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Papers: Fulham join Chelsea, Man Utd in race for Summerville

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

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Egypt eliminate Australia from World Cup after penalty shoot-out drama

Egypt are into the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Australia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Dallas.

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Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico

Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.

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Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16

Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last…

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Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia

Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with …

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'I decided last minute!' - Salah on Panenka penalty

Mo Salah explains it was a last-minute decision to "Panenka" his penalty for Egypt after they beat Australia in a shootout to prog…