Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16. Quiñones opened the scoring in the 22nd minute while Jiménez added … Read more
England will face DR Congo in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium on FOX. England is in its third straight World Cup knockout stage, seeking another deep tournament run after making the 2022 quarterfinals and finishing fourth in 2018. The Three Lions were runners-up … Read more
Mexico striker Julián Quiñones has got off to a dream start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals in four matches, with his latest coming against Ecuador in the round of 32. But where does Quiñones rank among the all-time great goalscorers in Mexico’s rich World Cup history? Here are the top-five goalscorers … Read more
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 USA doesn’t enter the knockout stage coming off a positive result, but I’m unfazed. We didn’t see the Americans’ go-to lineup in that game, and I’m looking at the round-of-32 matchup on Wednesday night positively. Let’s get to your questions ahead of the matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Help us believe the USMNT has … Read more
FIFA explained Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in its shock elimination from the World Cup. Defender Jonathan Tah’s headed goal in extra time against Paraguay on Monday was ruled out after a video review because of a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Replays showed Germany’s Waldemar … 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
I’ve said it before, but anytime you bet against the United States, it feels un-American. However, there is value in backing Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United States will likely win this match because of the momentum it has and the fact that this game is being played on home soil. That said, getting a two-goal … Read more
If you’ve tuned in to watch Norway’s stellar 2026 World Cup at any point, you’ve probably had questions about their signature celebration, the “Viking Row.” Whether it’s in the stadiums or in the streets of New York, this Norwegian celebration has been a fan favorite during the tournament. But what is the ‘Viking Row’ and … Read more
Once again, the USA is likely going to be on the front foot at the World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina is not going to look to take the game to the Americans on Wednesday night. The European underdog will bring a defensive approach that the U.S. has already seen during this tournament. Here’s what to … Read more