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R32: Belgium 3-2 (AET) Senegal

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

R32: Belgium 3-2 (AET) Senegal

Seattle: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in FIFA World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.

Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a FIFA World Cup knockout match since their 2002 debut after taking a 2-0 lead through strikes from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr in Seattle.
 
However, Belgium forced extra time as Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans scored in the final five minutes, before the Aston Villa midfielder completed a remarkable turnaround by converting a penalty in the 125th minute.
 
Belgium go through to a potential meeting with the United States, who face Bosnia and Herzegovina later on Wednesday, but it will be a bitterly painful pill to swallow for Senegal.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_world_cup.html/photo/r32-belgium-v-senegal

R32: England 2-1 Congo DR

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

R32: England 2-1 Congo DR

Atlanta: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic FIFA World Cup 2026 shock with two late goals to beat Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday and secure a place in the last 16.

Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humilation and one of England's worst ever FIFA World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga's early goal gave Congo an early lead.

But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday.

Already England's all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 FIFA World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_world_cup.html/photo/r32-england-v-congo-dr

Preview - R32: Switzerland v Algeria

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Preview - R32: Switzerland v Algeria

Vancouver: Switzerland and Algeria will be equally confident of their chances when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Thursday.

Switzerland topped Group B with seven points while Algeria sneaked into the knockout stage following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Austria, which meant a third-placed finish in Group J.

Preview - R32: Portugal v Croatia

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Preview - R32: Portugal v Croatia

Toronto: Portugal and Croatia will face off in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 tie on Thursday, with the tie too close to call.

Both were not at their sizzling best in advancing to the knockout stage, with Portugal finishing as the Group K runners-up and Croatia second in Group L.

Preview - R32: Spain v Austria

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Preview - R32: Spain v Austria

Inglewood: Spain will start as favourites but the former champions will not make the mistake of underestimating Austria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter on Thursday.

The 2010 world champions overcame the shock of a goalless draw with Cabo Verde in their opening match to top Group H with seven points while Austria advanced to the knockout stage as the Group J runners-up.

Potter admits Sweden couldn't cope with France

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Potter admits Sweden couldn't cope with France

East Rutherford: Sweden head coach Graham Potter admitted his side could not compete with a brilliant France team as they went out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 3-0 defeat in the last 32 on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France either side of a Bradley Barcola goal, while Michael Olise tormented the Swedish defence with his passing.

The scoreline only just about reflected France's domination, as they march on to a last-16 tie against Paraguay, and Sweden go home.

Cote d'Ivoire coach laments lack of maturity in exit

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Cote d'Ivoire coach laments lack of maturity in exit

Arlington: Cote d'Ivoire gave everything but "lacked maturity" in being ousted from the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday in a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Norway, head coach Emerse Fae said.

An unmarked Erling Haaland scored with four minutes left of normal time as Cote d'Ivoire's tournament ended at the last-32 stage.

Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Monterrey: Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potential.

The Moroccans, beaten semi-finalists at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, advanced to the last 16 on Monday after winning a thrilling battle with the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey.

 

It was another stylish display by the African champions, who dominated for long periods in a match that finished 1-1 after extra-time.

Kamada: Mindsets must change for Japan to be world champions

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Kamada: Mindsets must change for Japan to be world champions

Houston: Japan will never win the FIFA World Cup unless football becomes the country's number one sport, midfielder Daichi Kamada warned after their heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday.

Asia's best side arrived in North America with ambitions of winning the tournament, and they were touted as outside favourites to go far.

 

But they were knocked out in the last 32 and have now failed to win a FIFA World Cup knockout game in five attempts.

R32: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

R32: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

Ciudad de Mexico: Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout curse dating back 40 years.

The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour due to stormy weather and when it started the co-hosts flew out of the blocks, mounting wave after wave of attacks.
 
In a supercharged atmosphere, Julian Quinones gave Mexico a deserved lead midway through the first half with a thunderous strike and then turned provider for Raul Jimenez.
 
Tuesday's win means they are now unbeaten in 10 FIFA World Cup games at the Azteca and will fancy their chances against England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 16.

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R32: Belgium 3-2 (AET) Senegal

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

R32: Belgium 3-2 (AET) Senegal

Seattle: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in FIFA World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.

Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a FIFA World Cup knockout match since their 2002 debut after taking a 2-0 lead through strikes from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr in Seattle.
 
However, Belgium forced extra time as Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans scored in the final five minutes, before the Aston Villa midfielder completed a remarkable turnaround by converting a penalty in the 125th minute.
 
Belgium go through to a potential meeting with the United States, who face Bosnia and Herzegovina later on Wednesday, but it will be a bitterly painful pill to swallow for Senegal.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_world_cup.html/photo/r32-belgium-v-senegal

R32: England 2-1 Congo DR

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

R32: England 2-1 Congo DR

Atlanta: Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic FIFA World Cup 2026 shock with two late goals to beat Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday and secure a place in the last 16.

Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humilation and one of England's worst ever FIFA World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga's early goal gave Congo an early lead.

But the Three Lions will need to improve for the daunting task of facing co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 on Sunday.

Already England's all-time top goalscorer in the competition, Kane now has 13 FIFA World Cup goals and moves onto five for the tournament to remain in the the star-studded battle for the Golden Boot.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_world_cup.html/photo/r32-england-v-congo-dr

Preview - R32: Switzerland v Algeria

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Preview - R32: Switzerland v Algeria

Vancouver: Switzerland and Algeria will be equally confident of their chances when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Thursday.

Switzerland topped Group B with seven points while Algeria sneaked into the knockout stage following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Austria, which meant a third-placed finish in Group J.

Preview - R32: Portugal v Croatia

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Preview - R32: Portugal v Croatia

Toronto: Portugal and Croatia will face off in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 tie on Thursday, with the tie too close to call.

Both were not at their sizzling best in advancing to the knockout stage, with Portugal finishing as the Group K runners-up and Croatia second in Group L.

Preview - R32: Spain v Austria

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Preview - R32: Spain v Austria

Inglewood: Spain will start as favourites but the former champions will not make the mistake of underestimating Austria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter on Thursday.

The 2010 world champions overcame the shock of a goalless draw with Cabo Verde in their opening match to top Group H with seven points while Austria advanced to the knockout stage as the Group J runners-up.

Potter admits Sweden couldn't cope with France

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Potter admits Sweden couldn't cope with France

East Rutherford: Sweden head coach Graham Potter admitted his side could not compete with a brilliant France team as they went out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 3-0 defeat in the last 32 on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France either side of a Bradley Barcola goal, while Michael Olise tormented the Swedish defence with his passing.

The scoreline only just about reflected France's domination, as they march on to a last-16 tie against Paraguay, and Sweden go home.

Cote d'Ivoire coach laments lack of maturity in exit

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Cote d'Ivoire coach laments lack of maturity in exit

Arlington: Cote d'Ivoire gave everything but "lacked maturity" in being ousted from the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday in a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Norway, head coach Emerse Fae said.

An unmarked Erling Haaland scored with four minutes left of normal time as Cote d'Ivoire's tournament ended at the last-32 stage.

Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Monterrey: Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potential.

The Moroccans, beaten semi-finalists at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, advanced to the last 16 on Monday after winning a thrilling battle with the Netherlands on penalties in Monterrey.

 

It was another stylish display by the African champions, who dominated for long periods in a match that finished 1-1 after extra-time.

Kamada: Mindsets must change for Japan to be world champions

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Kamada: Mindsets must change for Japan to be world champions

Houston: Japan will never win the FIFA World Cup unless football becomes the country's number one sport, midfielder Daichi Kamada warned after their heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday.

Asia's best side arrived in North America with ambitions of winning the tournament, and they were touted as outside favourites to go far.

 

But they were knocked out in the last 32 and have now failed to win a FIFA World Cup knockout game in five attempts.

R32: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

R32: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

Ciudad de Mexico: Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout curse dating back 40 years.

The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour due to stormy weather and when it started the co-hosts flew out of the blocks, mounting wave after wave of attacks.
 
In a supercharged atmosphere, Julian Quinones gave Mexico a deserved lead midway through the first half with a thunderous strike and then turned provider for Raul Jimenez.
 
Tuesday's win means they are now unbeaten in 10 FIFA World Cup games at the Azteca and will fancy their chances against England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 16.