The phrase “quinto partido” — Spanish for the fifth game — is deeply embedded in the psyche of Mexican soccer. With Mexico beating Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 stage and now heading to the round of 16, the historical weight of this phrase remains a talking point for fans and players … Read more
The knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls on, and Wednesday will see three more teams advance and three more teams exit the tournament after the round of 32. In the opening game, contending England will hope to end the Cinderella run of the DR Congo when the teams face off in Atlanta. … Read more
Kylian Mbappé is playing in his third World Cup, having helped France reach two straight finals – including winning the 2018 title over Croatia but finishing runner-up in 2022 to Lionel Messi’s Argnetina. At the this tournament, Mbappé and France will play in its first knockout stage match on Tuesday, but will Mbappé be available? … Read more
France and Sweden meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET from New York New Jersey Stadium. France topped Group I with a perfect 3-0-0 record, beating Senegal 3-1 in their opener, Iraq 3-0 in their second match, and Norway 4-1 in their … Read more
Ivory Coast and Norway meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium. Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opener, lost to Germany 1-2 in their second match, and beat Curacao 2-0 in their third match. Nicolas Pepe scored twice … Read more
Erling Haaland was an unused substitute in Norway’s 4-1 loss to France at Boston Stadium on Friday. Norway will play its first knockout stage match at a men’s FIFA World Cup since 1998 against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but will Haaland be available? Here’s everything to know about Haaland’s status for Ivory Coast vs. … Read more
For the first time in its history, the Canadian men’s national team is heading to the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Canada took down South Africa, 1-0, in the round of 32 on Sunday. After knocking on the doorstep of the net all match long, Stephen Eustáquio broke the scoreless tie when … Read more
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match to go to extra time and penalty kicks absolutely delivered, with Paraguay coming out on top with an upset win over Germany. Paraguay’s victory marked one of the biggest upsets in the history of the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup. Paraguay was ranked 41st in the … Read more
The round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup isn’t complete yet, but we’re starting to get a look at what the round of 16 will look like. As the biggest World Cup ever continues, the round of 32 will be completed on Friday, July 3, and the round of 16 will commence on … Read more
Brazill will play its first knockout stage game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Japan on Thursday at Houston Stadium. Neymar made a brief appearance in Brazil’s group stage finale against Scotland, but will he be called upon again? Here’s everything we know about Neymar’s status for Brazil vs. Japan: Will Neymar Play vs. … Read more