FIFA World Cup 2026 – Japan looks to break knockout jinx against heavyweight Brazil in round of 32
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times while Japan, having reached the round of 16 four times, has never won a knockout game in the tournament.
Hong Myung-bo takes responsibility, quits as South Korea coach
The 57-year-old former captain, in his second stint as coach, oversaw an early World Cup exit for the second time, after South Korea’s failure in 2014.
South Korea’s World Cup exit: President Lee blames favouritism, demands investigation
Successive losses to Mexico and South Africa left South Korea third in Group A and outside the eight best third-placed teams that advanced to the round of 32.
Uruguay federation cancels charter flight after World Cup exit — reports
The Uruguayan football federation canceled the squad’s scheduled charter flight from the team’s training base in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to the home capital city of Montevideo, according to multiple reports in the Uruguayan media.
FIFA World Cup 2026: African teams surge into knockouts as Asian sides falter
A record nine of Africa’s 10 qualified teams have made it to the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but only two from Asia have progressed into the round of 32.
Ronaldo plays on as Portugal’s Martinez defends marathon minutes at World Cup
The 41-year-old forward has faced criticism for his lack of contribution in Portugal games, particularly his limited defensive work when the rest of the team tracks back, but Martinez dismissed comparisons with other players’ game-time.
JOR 1-3 ARG Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi scores from free kick as Argentina beats Jordan
JOR vs ARG: Catch the highlights of the Jordan vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match played at the Dallas Stadium.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi’s goal cherry on top as Argentina beats Jordan to seal perfect group stage
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni made nine changes from the side that beat Austria, with only goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and striker Lautaro Martinez retaining their spots.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule — Full list of matches, kick-off timings, live streaming info
FIFA World Cup 2026 has had a record 48 teams competing for the title, which has now come down to 32. Matches from here on will be single-leg knockouts.
Where and how to buy tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32?
FIFA World Cup 2026 is featuring 48 teams, of which 32 have qualified for the second round, either as the top two teams from each group or as one of the best third-placed teams.