Olise of France attempts an overhead kick against Sweden. | Photo Credit: AFP While the whole world talks about Kylian Mbappe’s brace, it was Michael Olise who had fans on their feet during France’s 3-0 demolition of Sweden in the round of 32. Playing in the number 10 role, Olise came agonisingly close to producing … Read more
Harry Kane was central to England’s comeback. | Photo Credit: AFP Head coach Thomas Tuchel likened England’s comeback victory over DR Congo to “knocking at a rock until it breaks”, praising his side’s resilience after the Three Lions recovered from an early deficit to win 2-1 and book a round-of-16 meeting with Mexico. England created … Read more
In January 2017, when FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams, starting with the 2026 edition, there were mixed feelings. Many welcomed the move, arguing that the flagship event of the planet’s most popular sport should have more than just 32 outfits. But there was criticism too, for many felt that the increase would … Read more
Ivory Coast fans cheer their team during the round of 32 match against Norway. | Photo Credit: REUTERS For 90 minutes in Philadelphia, Haitians were home again. Outside the Lincoln Financial Field, vendors sold griot and patties from food trucks while Creole floated through the humid afternoon air. Families arrived wrapped in blue and red … Read more
This player scored the first-ever Golden Goal in the Football World Cup history. | Photo Credit: WIKIPEDIA Published – July 02, 2026 12:01 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
FIFA World Cup Round of 32 highlights: USA wins against Bosnia-Herzegovina at 2-0
Christian Pulisic of the United States scores a goal which is later disallowed for offside during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. | Photo Credit: AFP Malik Tillman’s free-kick goal in the … Read more
Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle. | Photo Credit: AP Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last 32 clash … Read more
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Belgium: Thibaut Courtois; Timothy Castagne, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper; Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken; Leandro Trossard, Jeremy Doku, Charles De Ketelaere. Senegal: Mory Diaw, Krepin Diatta, Moussa Niakhate, Pathe Ciss, Ismail Jakobs, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Habib Diarra, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila … Read more
A pitch invader runs across the field during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle. | Photo Credit: AP Three people ran onto the field during Wednesday’s (July 1, 2026) World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal in the round of 32, causing a stoppage of play. FIFA … Read more
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, on July 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The finest World Cup stories leave behind both heroes and heartbreak. England survived one of the biggest scares of its campaign on Wednesday night (July 1, 2026), … Read more
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. England:Jordan Pickford (GK); Eric Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford; Harry Kane. Democratic Republic of Congo: Lionel Mpasi (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba (c), Arthur Masuaku; Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Nathanaël Mbuku; Yoane Wissa, Cédric … Read more
Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece resigns after Ecuador’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 exit. | Photo Credit: AP Sebastián Beccacece has stepped down as coach of Ecuador following World Cup elimination. Also read | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Africa bests Asia in reaching the knockout stage The 45-year-old Argentine confirmed it after … Read more
Mexico players celebrate after the World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City on Tuesday (June 30, 2026). | Photo Credit: AP Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought without a … Read more
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Mexico: Raul Rangel, Jorge Sanchez, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo, Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Gilberto Mora, Raul Jimenez, Julian Quinones, Roberto Alvarado. Ecuador: Hernan Galindez, Piero Hincapie, Joel Ordonez, Willian Pacho, Pedro Vite, Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo, John Yeboah, Enner Valencia, Gonzalo Plata, Nilson Angulo.
France’s Kylian Mbappe waves at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York. | Photo Credit: AP France uncorked a Champagne performance on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) to sweep Sweden aside 3-0 with a display of attacking verve and precision and … Read more
Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) goes for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, on June 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Every rowing crew knows that progress comes only when everyone pulls in the same direction. Norway’s fans have turned … Read more
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. France: Mike Maignan; Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappe (captain). Sweden: Jacob Widell Zetterstrom; Gustaf Lagerbielke, Victor Lindelof (captain), Gabriel Gudmundsson; Daniel Svensson, Lucas Bergvall, Yasin Ayari, Elliot Stroud; Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyokeres, … Read more
This live blog is not closed. Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, moving ahead with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a thrilling encounter at the Dallas stadium on June 30, 2026. They will meet Brazil next in the Round of 16 clash. Also read | FIFA … Read more
Kane and Co. gear up for the knockout tie. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Thomas Tuchel’s England enters the round of 32 carrying the confidence of an unbeaten group-stage campaign, but standing between the Three Lions and the pre-quarterfinals is a DR Congo side making history. The Leopards have reached the World Cup knockout rounds … Read more
Ancelotti brought on Martinelli in the second half and it paid dividends as he netted the winner. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side had to endure one of its toughest examinations of the tournament before overcoming Japan 2-1 to reach the World Cup round of 16. “It was a really close and … Read more
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts during the match between Germany and Paraguay during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at the Boston Stadium, in Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S., on June 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said he wanted to stay in his job despite the defeat on penalties to … Read more
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday (June 29, 2026). The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all … Read more
Morocco players celebrate after the penalty shootout win over the Netherlands in the round of 32 stage of the World Cup, on June 29, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday (June 29, 2026) after a thrilling … Read more
Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo points to the sky after scoring against Morocco in the World Cup Round of 32 match on June 29, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters The outpouring of emotion from Cody Gakpo after he scored for the Netherlands against Morocco at the World Cup on Monday (June 29, 2026) showed that while the … Read more
Paraguay’s Jose Canale celebrates scoring a penalty during the penalty shootout to win the match. | Photo Credit: Reuters Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday (June 30, 2026 – Indian time) to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history, … Read more
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Morocco: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, Noussair Mazraoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui, Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Diaz, Ismael Saibari. Netherlands: Bart Verbruggen, Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake, Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de … Read more
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Germany: Manuel Neuer; Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Ruediger, Nathaniel Brown; Aleksandar Pavlovic, Florian Wirtz, Leroy Sane, Felix Nmecha; Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav. Paraguay: Orlando Gill, Junior Alonso, Juan Jose Caceres, Andres Cubas, Miguel Almiron, Jose Canale, Gustavo Gomez, Damian Bobadilla, Julio Enciso, Gabriel Avalos, Matias Galarza.
Brazil’s Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, on June 29, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP For nearly an hour here, Brazil stood on the brink of yet another World Cup heartbreak. Japan had silenced the yellow wall, bent … Read more
Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel; Douglas Santos; Casemiro, B. Guimarães, Paquetá; Rayan, Cunha, Vinicius Japan: Suzuki; Tomiyasu, Taniguchi, Itō; Dōan, Sano, Kamada, Nakamura; Maeda, Itō; Ueda