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World Cup Briefs
Standings
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 |  South Africa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 4 |
| 2 |  Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 |  Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 |  Japan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 |  Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 |  Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Knockout Bracket
World Cup news
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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi and David set the pace
Lionel Messi and Jonathan David lead the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings on 3 goals, with Kane, Mbappe and Haaland one behind.
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Argentina vs Austria preview: Messi’s record chase shapes Scaloni’s selection
Argentina’s lineup against Austria is shaped by Lionel Messi’s record chase, Gonzalo Montiel’s injury and the choice between Julián Álvarez and Lautaro
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Germany's cautious message after Ivory Coast leaves Newcastle pair waiting
Julian Nagelsmann cooled talk of Germany being world-class after the 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, with Woltemade and Thiaw still waiting.
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Norway vs Senegal preview: Haaland and Mbaye give this Group I game a sharp edge
Erling Haaland has 2 goals already and Ibrahim Mbaye made World Cup history at 18. Norway vs Senegal now has a clear forward-line storyline.
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Raphinha injury overshadows Brazil's win over Haiti
Raphinha was forced off in Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti with right-hamstring pain, and Brazil say he has started treatment before a re-evaluation.
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France vs Iraq preview: Mbappe, Olise and Barcola give Deschamps real depth
France meet Iraq in Philadelphia with Mbappe on 14 World Cup goals, Olise creating chances and Barcola scoring off the bench in the opener.
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Raphinha injury leaves Brazil sweating over Scotland
Brazil have confirmed Raphinha’s right-thigh injury after he was forced off against Haiti, with Scotland ruled out and his World Cup participation still
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Declan Rice says he is fit to face Ghana after injury scare
Declan Rice says he is fit to face Ghana after England’s Croatia win, and backs Thomas Tuchel’s decision to manage his hamstring issue carefully.
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Tunisia 0-4 Japan: Ueda stars in the World Cup's 1,000th match
Ayase Ueda's 9.7-rated brace and Daichi Kamada's early goal powered Japan to a 4-0 win over Tunisia in the World Cup's 1,000th men's match.
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Michael Olise and Thierry Henry's case for France's key role
Thierry Henry says Michael Olise is France’s most important player after the 3-1 win over Senegal, with 76 touches and 4 chances created.
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Eloy Room's 15 saves gave Curaçao a first World Cup point
Eloy Room made a World Cup-record 15 saves as Curaçao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw and claimed their first ever World Cup point.
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Deniz Undav's super-sub surge puts Julian Nagelsmann under pressure
Deniz Undav scored twice in 34 minutes against Ivory Coast and now has 3 goals and 2 assists in 2 World Cup appearances. Germany have a selection call.
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Jérémy Doku's family decision sparks World Cup debate before Belgium face Iran
Jérémy Doku says he wants to be there for the birth of his first child, sparking criticism, support and debate before Belgium face Iran.
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Germany's bench bailed them out as Deniz Undav seals 2-1 win over Ivory Coast
Germany vs Ivory Coast ended 2-1 as Deniz Undav scored twice in 34 minutes, sending Germany into the World Cup knockout stage.
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Netherlands vs Sweden player ratings: Gakpo leads a 5-1 win in Houston
Cody Gakpo’s 9.6-rated display, Brian Brobbey’s early brace and Denzel Dumfries’ two assists powered Netherlands past Sweden 5-1 in Houston.
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Scotland penalty anger takes centre stage after Morocco defeat
Ryan Christie, Neil McCann and Christina Unkel all argued Scotland were denied key penalties in a 1-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco.
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World Cup 2026's late-goal surge is becoming the tournament's defining trend
World Cup 2026 late goals now account for 28 of 96 goals, with five subs, longer stoppages and hydration breaks shaping matches.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic turns a FOX Sports debate into the night's sharpest line
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said ‘it’s not arrogance, it’s confidence’ on FOX Sports, with Thierry Henry’s reaction and Alexi Lalas’ pushback driving the debate.
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Brazil vs Haiti: Cunha makes his case with two goals
Matheus Cunha scored twice in Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti, while Raphinha's 40th-minute hamstring scare and Neymar's return shaped the wider picture.
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Matheus Cunha puts Brazil's No. 9 debate to bed against Haiti
Matheus Cunha scored twice against Haiti, and Brazilian media now see him as Brazil's best No. 9 option ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's next call.
All nations
Mexico 
South Korea 
Czech Republic 
South Africa 
Canada 
Switzerland 
Bosnia & Herzegovina 
Qatar 
Brazil 
Morocco 
Scotland 
Haiti 
USA 
Australia 
Paraguay 
Türkiye 
Germany 
Ivory Coast 
Ecuador 
Curaçao 
Netherlands 
Japan 
Sweden 
Tunisia 
Egypt 
Iran 
Belgium 
New Zealand 
Spain 
Uruguay 
Cape Verde Islands 
Saudi Arabia 
France 
Norway 
Senegal 
Iraq 
Argentina 
Austria 
Jordan 
Algeria 
Colombia 
Congo DR 
Portugal 
Uzbekistan 
England 
Ghana 
Panama 
Croatia Sweden Brazil Scotland Japan Netherlands Paraguay Cape Verde Islands Qatar Iran Belgium New Zealand Norway Portugal Spain Uzbekistan Austria Ghana Czech Republic Iraq Ecuador Saudi Arabia Bosnia & Herzegovina Panama Jordan Senegal Türkiye