Football Fixtures

2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds

Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

World Cup Daily live: Neymar on as Brazil dominate Scotland; Morocco lead Haiti

We are now down to the final round of group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where all teams from the same group will be playing at the same time.

Socceroos vs. Paraguay: Australia ready for World Cup 'fight'

The stakes will be high in Group D's finale between Paraguay and Australia. Win or draw and the knockouts await, but lose? Well that could spell disaster.

Tottenham join Man United in Mateus Fernandes transfer race - sources

Tottenham are considering rivalling Manchester United to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, sources have told ESPN.

Lionel Messi gets World Cup birthday treat with Argentina squad

Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy.

Canada remain a work in progress as the World Cup knockouts loom

Canada's sobering loss to Switzerland meant they lost a golden opportunity to play a round-of-32 game in front of their home fans.