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As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup proceeds, teams will secure their spot in the knockout stage, which begins on June 28 and wraps up with the World Cup final on July 19. The field of 48 will be whittled down to 32, and then the knockouts will begin, with extra time and penalty shootouts occurring as needed to determine a winner. Here are the teams that […]

The United States men's national team will start its second 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Australia — its biggest test of the tournament so far — with its star forward, Christian Pulisic, not being available, Mauricio Pochettino told FOX Sports' Jenny Taft on Friday. "Christian's not available," Pochettino told Taft. "Today was training in the morning at the training camp, and the feelings were good. Let's hope that, […]

Count Luis Díaz as one of the top players who's already delivered for his team this summer. In the final opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, Colombia's star winger did exactly what fans expect of him, scoring a second-half go-ahead goal against Uzbekistan to help lead his team to a 3-1 victory. Díaz came into the World Cup already a star — he was No. 23 on […]

It was a great day for the host nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Mexico secured its place in the Round of 32 and Canada pick up a historic win in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Here is everything you might have missed on Day 8 of the tournament: Czechia vs. South Africa Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina Canada vs. Qatar Mexico vs. South Korea BEST OF […]

Thursday evening felt special at the majestic Guadalajara Stadium. Packed with the Mexican faithful – including the city’s own, boxing legend Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez – and the traditional song Cielito Lindo ringing throughout the night, Mexico became the first team to reach the World Cup knockout rounds. But it wasn't easy. A second half grew increasingly anxious for Mexico as South Korea pressed for the equalizer. But El Tri held […]