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FIFA World Cup group stage in numbers

June 29, 2026 2026-06-29

The World Cup knockout stage features two familiar favorites, a record African contingent and a chance for emerging nations to rewrite their football history.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
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.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday that his team would be ready for all possible scenarios when it meets Japan in the World Cup round of 32.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
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.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
The 2026 Chinese Super League resumed after the World Cup break with late goals and high-scoring wins that reshaped the league table.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
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.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
Hong Myung-bo stepped down as South Korea manager on Sunday after the team failed to reach the World Cup knockout stage.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
World Cup co-host Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time ever.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
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.
June 29, 2026 2026-06-29
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.
June 28, 2026 2026-06-28
​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.
June 28, 2026 2026-06-28
Colombia held Portugal to a goalless draw to win Group K as both teams advanced to the knockout stage on Saturday.
June 28, 2026 2026-06-28
Croatia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a 2-1 victory over Ghana in their final Group L match on Saturday.
June 28, 2026 2026-06-28
Messi to start on bench against Jordan
June 27, 2026 2026-06-27
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.
June 26, 2026 2026-06-26
Australia advanced to the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a goalless draw with Paraguay in their final Group D match on Thursday.
June 26, 2026 2026-06-26
Cabo Verde arrived at its first World Cup as a curiosity and now stands one match away from the knockout stage.
June 26, 2026 2026-06-26
June 26, 2026 2026-06-26
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.
June 26, 2026 2026-06-26
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.
June 26, 2026 2026-06-26
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