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WorldTurkey vs USA preview: pride on the line in Group D dead rubber
An already-eliminated Turkey meet group winners USA in a fixture with nothing but pride and rotation at stake at SoFi Stadium.
By Anika Patel · Jun 23
WorldMust-win in Toronto as winless Panama and Croatia meet in Group L
Both sides lost their openers, making this BMO Field clash close to a knockout tie for survival.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 23
WorldPanama face daunting England test at MetLife in Group L finale
England carry momentum into the final round of fixtures as Panama chase the points they need to survive.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 23
WorldJapan and Sweden meet in Group F decider with knockout places on the line
A win would all but secure top spot for Japan, while Sweden must respond to their Houston hammering.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 23
WorldEngland eye knockout berth as buoyant Ghana arrive at Gillette Stadium
Both sides won their openers, and a victory in Foxborough could all but book a place in the last 32.
By Priya Chen · Jun 23
WorldDR Congo and Uzbekistan Meet in Atlanta With Survival on the Line
Two World Cup debutants in spirit clash in a pivotal final-round meeting that could shape who progresses from Group K.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 23
WorldEcuador Must Beat Germany to Rescue Their World Cup
La Tri face the group winners at MetLife Stadium needing a result to keep their round-of-32 hopes alive.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 23
WorldColombia and Portugal Set for Group K Showdown in Miami
The heavyweight finale in Miami is likely to decide who tops Group K, with Ronaldo and Luis Diaz centre stage.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 23
WorldCuraçao Eye Fairytale as Ivory Coast Chase Knockout Spot in Philadelphia
The smallest nation in World Cup history take on the Elephants in a Group E decider with qualification on the line.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 23
WorldBosnia and Qatar meet in Seattle chasing pride and a parting win
With qualification hopes hanging by a thread, both sides head to Lumen Field looking to sign off their group campaign on a positive note.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 23
WorldHosts USA and Mexico carry home advantage into the Round of 32
Both co-hosts won their groups, setting up knockout ties on home soil as the tournament's biggest stages await.
By Anika Patel · Jun 23
WorldUruguay face qualified Spain with their World Cup hopes on the line
Already through, Spain go to Mexico chasing top spot while Uruguay must avoid defeat to keep their tournament alive in Zapopan.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 23
WorldCape Verde eye history against Saudi Arabia in Group H decider
World Cup debutants Cape Verde can dream of the knockout rounds, while Saudi Arabia need a win to keep their campaign alive in Houston.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 23
WorldSwitzerland and Canada clash for top spot in Group B showdown
Level on points heading into the final round, the Swiss and the co-hosts meet in Vancouver with first place in the group on the line.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 23
WorldGermany top Group E and eye a deep World Cup 2026 run
The four-time champions sealed first place in Group E and head into the Round of 32 among the favourites.
By Priya Chen · Jun 23
WorldFrance storm into the last 32 as Mbappe and Dembele fire
A weather-interrupted 3-0 win over Iraq sealed Group I for Les Bleus, who look ominous heading into the knockouts.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 23
WorldBelgium need a win as New Zealand fight for survival in Group G finale
Two draws have left Belgium needing a result against the All Whites in Vancouver to guarantee their place in the knockout rounds.
By Priya Chen · Jun 23
WorldColombia Eye Early Qualification Against Resilient DR Congo in Guadalajara
Group leaders Colombia can move close to the knockouts, but DR Congo arrive emboldened by their point against Portugal.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 23
WorldWin-or-Bust for South Africa as South Korea Eye Knockout Place
Bafana Bafana must beat South Korea in Monterrey, while a draw would likely be enough for the Koreans to advance.
By Priya Chen · Jun 23
WorldPortugal Seek Response Against Uzbekistan as Pressure Mounts in Houston
Roberto Martinez's side need a win after their opening stumble, while Uzbekistan chase a first World Cup point.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 23
WorldNorway are back, and Haaland has them dreaming in the Round of 32
On their first World Cup appearance since 1998, Norway reached the knockouts behind France with Erling Haaland in irresistible form.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 23
WorldSenegal vs Iraq: Eliminated Pair Seek Pride in Toronto
Both already out of contention, Senegal and Iraq meet at BMO Field hunting a consolation result.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 23
WorldContainer Rates Cool Slightly but Stay Above Last Year
A modest easing in freight costs offers some relief, but rates remain well above where they sat before routes lengthened.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 23
WorldMorocco target group win as Haiti chase historic first point
Unbeaten Morocco can secure top spot in Atlanta while an eliminated Haiti hunt a maiden World Cup point on their farewell appearance.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 23