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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 |  Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 4 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
Knockout Bracket
World Cup news
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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.
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Scotland vs Morocco: Saibari punishes Clarke's gamble
Ismael Saibari scored after 70 seconds as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco. Clarke's reshuffle and missed penalty appeals shaped the night.
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Brazil vs Haiti: Cunha shines, but Ancelotti keeps Brazil open
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, but Ancelotti said he does not want a clear identity and Neymar is available for Scotland.
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Miguel Almiron red card for mouth covering becomes World Cup first
Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off at a World Cup for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent, with Paraguay under pressure.
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Brazil player ratings vs Haiti show Cunha and Vinícius drove the win
Brazil player ratings vs Haiti: Matheus Cunha scored twice and earned 9.3, while Vinícius Júnior posted 8.2 in a controlled 3-0 win.
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Brazil vs Haiti: Cunha repays Ancelotti's gamble in comfortable 3-0 win
Brazil vs Haiti finished 3-0 as Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Junior starred, but Raphinha went off after 40 minutes.
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Achraf Hakimi backed by Morocco after trial confirmation and boos
Achraf Hakimi was booed by Scotland fans after a court confirmed he should stand trial, but Morocco backed him and he played 96 minutes in a 1-0 win.
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Scotland vs Morocco: Clarke plays down Tierney worry and points to penalty calls
Steve Clarke said Kieran Tierney's withdrawal was only cramp after Scotland's 1-0 loss to Morocco, while arguing the penalty calls were live.
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Ecuador vs Curaçao preview
Ecuador need a response after a late loss to Ivory Coast, while Curaçao are trying to recover from a 7-1 debut defeat to Germany.
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Scotland Morocco penalty controversy defined Boston defeat
Scotland’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco turned into a refereeing row, with penalty claims for Scott McTominay and John McGinn, plus a red-card debate.
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Scotland vs Morocco was settled early, but the penalty debate will linger
Scotland vs Morocco turned on Ismael Saibari's 71-second goal and two denied Scotland penalty appeals in a 0-1 World Cup defeat.
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Lionel Messi's record night said more about him than the hat-trick
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick and matched Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0.
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Belgium vs Iran preview: Belgium need a cleaner display in Group G
Belgium need a sharper display after a flat World Cup opener, while Iran arrive after a comeback draw. Group G is level on one point.
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Alex Freeman leads USA past Australia and into the knockout stages
USA vs Australia ended 2-0 as Alex Freeman scored and USA reached the World Cup knockout stages after another controlled display in Seattle.
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Spain vs Saudi Arabia: Yamal fitness leaves Spain with a real selection call
Lamine Yamal says he can play but is not ready for a full match, leaving Spain to weigh risk and reward before facing Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.
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England injury scare ahead of Ghana
England are managing fresh fitness worries around Marcus Rashford, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash with Ghana.
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Canada vs Qatar: David’s hat-trick and Koné’s injury define a 6-0 night
Jonathan David scored three in Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar, but Ismael Koné’s broken leg and the reaction around it defined the night.
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 
Algeria 
Jordan 
Colombia 
Congo DR 
Portugal 
Uzbekistan 
England 
Ghana 
Panama 
Croatia Sweden Brazil Scotland Algeria Netherlands Japan Paraguay Qatar New Zealand Cape Verde Islands Iran Norway Spain Belgium Uzbekistan Austria Portugal Ghana Iraq Czech Republic Ecuador Saudi Arabia Bosnia & Herzegovina Jordan Panama Senegal Türkiye