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France 0-2 Spain: Oyarzabal Penalty and Porro Strike Send La Roja Into the World Cup Final
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Semi-Final
France vs Spain

France 0-2 Spain: Oyarzabal Penalty and Porro Strike Send La Roja Into the World Cup Final

14 Jul 2026
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Messi Misses Penalty, Goes 2-0 Down, Then Scores the Equaliser Before Fernandez Wins It in Stoppage Time
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 16
Argentina vs Egypt

Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Messi Misses Penalty, Goes 2-0 Down, Then Scores the Equaliser Before Fernandez Wins It in Stoppage Time

7 Jul 2026
Brazil 1-2 Norway: Haaland Brace Ends Brazil World Cup Journey as Norway Reach Quarter-Finals for the First Time in History
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 16
Brazil vs Norway

Brazil 1-2 Norway: Haaland Brace Ends Brazil World Cup Journey as Norway Reach Quarter-Finals for the First Time in History

5 Jul 2026
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Paraguay 0-1 France: Mbappe Penalty Breaks Stubborn Resistance as Les Bleus Grind Into the Quarter-Finals
Paraguay vs France
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 16

Paraguay 0-1 France: Mbappe Penalty Breaks Stubborn Resistance as Les Bleus Grind Into the Quarter-Finals

Kylian Mbappe's 70th-minute penalty was the only goal as France edged past a heroic Paraguay 1-0 at Philadelphia Stadium. Les Bleus dominated every statistic — 76% possession, 15 shots — but needed a penalty to unlock a disciplined 5-4-1 Paraguayan block. France face Morocco in the quarter-finals in Boston on July 9.

4 Jul 2026
Canada 0-3 Morocco: Ounahi Double and Rahimi Dagger End Co-Hosts' Fairytale Run — Atlas Lions Make History Again
Canada vs Morocco
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 16

Canada 0-3 Morocco: Ounahi Double and Rahimi Dagger End Co-Hosts' Fairytale Run — Atlas Lions Make History Again

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Brahim Diaz set an African record with his fourth World Cup assist as Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the Round of 16 in Houston. Canada's historic co-host campaign ends, but the Atlas Lions march into a second consecutive World Cup quarter-final — a first for any African nation.

4 Jul 2026
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET): Messi Reaches 20 World Cup Goals as Blue Sharks Nearly Pull Off the Greatest Upset in History
Argentina vs Cape Verde
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 32

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET): Messi Reaches 20 World Cup Goals as Blue Sharks Nearly Pull Off the Greatest Upset in History

Argentina survived one of the great scares in World Cup history, beating debutants Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in Miami. Messi scored twice — including a header that was deflected in for a Borges own goal to settle it — and reached 20 World Cup goals. Cape Verde twice equalised, Sidny Cabral's 103rd-minute curler a moment of pure genius. Argentina face Egypt in the Round of 16.

3 Jul 2026
Spain 3-0 Austria: Oyarzabal Brace and Porro's First International Goal Send Spain Into the Last 16
Spain vs Austria
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 32

Spain 3-0 Austria: Oyarzabal Brace and Porro's First International Goal Send Spain Into the Last 16

Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro headed his first-ever international goal as Spain controlled Austria from start to finish, winning 3-0 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Spain's first World Cup knockout win since they lifted the trophy in 2010. They await Portugal or Croatia in the Round of 16.

2 Jul 2026
England 2-1 DR Congo: Kane's Brace Rescues Three Lions After Cipenga Shocks Atlanta — Kane Surpasses Pele on All-Time World Cup List
England vs DR Congo
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 32

England 2-1 DR Congo: Kane's Brace Rescues Three Lions After Cipenga Shocks Atlanta — Kane Surpasses Pele on All-Time World Cup List

Harry Kane scored twice in the second half — a header and a stunning right-footed curler — to rescue England from a 1-0 deficit and beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta. Brian Cipenga had given the Leopards a seventh-minute shock lead and Lionel Mpasi was heroic in goal. Kane's 13th World Cup goal moves him above Pele on the all-time list. England face Mexico next.

1 Jul 2026
Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast: Haaland's Late Winner Sends Vikings Into the Last 16 for the First Time Ever
Norway vs Ivory Coast
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 32

Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast: Haaland's Late Winner Sends Vikings Into the Last 16 for the First Time Ever

Erling Haaland scored an 86th-minute winner as Norway came from a goal conceded to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32 — the first World Cup knockout win in Norwegian history. Antonio Nusa's first-half curler was cancelled out by Amad Diallo before Haaland struck late. Norway face Brazil next in the Round of 16.

30 Jun 2026
England 0-0 Ghana: Black Stars Hold the Three Lions in Boston — Asare the Hero as Ghana Stun England
England vs Ghana
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group L

England 0-0 Ghana: Black Stars Hold the Three Lions in Boston — Asare the Hero as Ghana Stun England

Benjamin Asare's brilliant save from Saka, O'Reilly hitting the bar and Kane firing over the rebound — England could not find a way through a heroic Ghana display in Boston. A 0-0 draw leaves Group L wide open. Ghana's finest World Cup result in 16 years.

23 Jun 2026
Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: Ronaldo Makes History as First Player to Score in Six World Cups
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group K

Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: Ronaldo Makes History as First Player to Score in Six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the sixth minute to become the first player in history to score in six different World Cups, then added a second as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0. Nuno Mendes, a Nematov own goal and Rafael Leao also got on the scoresheet. Portugal move to four points in Group K.

23 Jun 2026
Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi Misses Penalty Then Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record to Book Argentina's Place in the Knockouts
Argentina vs Austria
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group J

Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi Misses Penalty Then Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record to Book Argentina's Place in the Knockouts

Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the fifth minute then immediately answered by scoring his record-breaking 17th World Cup goal in the 38th. A second in stoppage time made it 2-0 against Austria. Messi now has 18 World Cup goals — the most in men's football history, two clear of Miroslav Klose.

22 Jun 2026
Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Yamal Makes History With First World Cup Goal as Oyarzabal Brace Seals Statement Win
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group H

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: Yamal Makes History With First World Cup Goal as Oyarzabal Brace Seals Statement Win

Lamine Yamal scored his first-ever World Cup goal — only the second teenager in history to open the scoring at a World Cup after Pele — as Spain demolished Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta. Mikel Oyarzabal added a quickfire brace either side of it. A statement response after Spain's shock opening-day draw with Cape Verde.

21 Jun 2026
Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: Substitute Undav Strikes Twice — Including a 94th-Minute Winner — to Send Germany Into the Knockouts
Germany vs Ivory Coast
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group E

Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: Substitute Undav Strikes Twice — Including a 94th-Minute Winner — to Send Germany Into the Knockouts

Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench — including a sensational 94th-minute winner — as Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto. Franck Kessie had given the Elephants a shock lead. Germany become the third team, after USA and Mexico, to reach the World Cup knockout stages.

20 Jun 2026
Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Brobbey and Gakpo Braces Power Dutch to Statement Win in Houston
Netherlands vs Sweden
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group F

Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: Brobbey and Gakpo Braces Power Dutch to Statement Win in Houston

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored twice as the Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in Houston to move top of Group F. Anthony Elanga's consolation could not stop a Dutch masterclass that erased memories of their opening-day draw with Japan.

20 Jun 2026
USA 2-0 Australia: Hosts Through to Round of 32 Without Pulisic as Freeman and Burgess Own Goal Seal It
United States vs Australia
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group D

USA 2-0 Australia: Hosts Through to Round of 32 Without Pulisic as Freeman and Burgess Own Goal Seal It

Cameron Burgess' own goal and an Alex Freeman header sent the United States to a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle — sealing their place in the Round of 32 with a game to spare. Christian Pulisic missed out through a calf injury but the hosts were never troubled. Two wins from two for Pochettino's side.

19 Jun 2026
Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Wissa's Stoppage-Time Header Stuns Ronaldo on Historic Night in Houston
Portugal vs DR Congo
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group K

Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Wissa's Stoppage-Time Header Stuns Ronaldo on Historic Night in Houston

Yoane Wissa headed home a stoppage-time equaliser to earn DR Congo a stunning 1-1 draw against Portugal in Houston — the Leopards' first World Cup point since 1974. Joao Neves had given Cristiano Ronaldo's side an early lead. Ronaldo, in his sixth and final World Cup, was left frustrated.

17 Jun 2026
Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Messi's Historic Hat-Trick Levels Klose's All-Time World Cup Record
Argentina vs Algeria
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Post-MatchFIFA World Cup 2026 — Group J

Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Messi's Historic Hat-Trick Levels Klose's All-Time World Cup Record

Lionel Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat-trick — in the 17th, 60th and 76th minutes — to send Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City. The defending champions began their title defence in perfect fashion as Messi moved level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, the all-time record.

16 Jun 2026