The World Cup knockout stage features two familiar favorites, a record African contingent and a chance for emerging nations to rewrite their football history.
England's defensive problems have increased after Jarell Quansah had to be substituted in the second half of the 2-0 win against Panama that secured Thomas Tuchel's side top spot in Group L on Saturday night.
Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro said Sunday that playing against powerful South American rivals had given his team self-belief ahead of its World Cup round-of-32 clash with Germany.
Mercedes' George Russell claimed his second Formula 1 victory of 2026 by winning Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, cutting 10 points from teammate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead.
Asia's biggest tennis tournament, the China Open, looks set to improve its portfolio and enjoy even more interest, as it announces a new partnership that it hopes will help take its international influence to new heights.
Austria and Algeria scored a goal each in stoppage time en route to a 3-3 thriller in Group J as the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded on Saturday, with both teams advancing to the knockout stage.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrated a historic moment at the FIFA World Cup as it qualified for the round of 32 by rallying to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday in the final round of Group K.
Already-eliminated Türkiye stunned co-host United States, which had already secured top spot in Group D, 3-2 on Thursday in their World Cup group finale.
Japan drew 1-1 with Sweden in the final round of Group F at the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, securing a place in the round of 32 as group runner-up and setting up a knockout-stage showdown with Brazil.
The Netherlands scored twice in the opening seven minutes on its way to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday, clinching top spot in Group F and setting up a round-of-32 clash with Morocco.