World Cup Knockout Round: Who's Advanced Out Of The Group Stage?
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.
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Tunisia’s new coach faces baptism of fire against ‘best team in Asia’
MONTERREY, Mexico: Tunisia will throw new coach Herve Renard straight into the deep end when they face Japan on Saturday in Monterrey, with the North Africans desperately needing points after their tournament got off to a nightmare start. The French coach has barely had time to settle into his new role after being rushed in to replace the sacked Sabri Lamouchi, who paid the price for Tunisia’s crushing 5-1 opening defeat to Sweden. Now Renard must somehow galvanize his shell-shocked squad against opponents he readily admits will be no pushovers. “I know very well the quality of this team,” he said. “Japan are the best team in Asia.” The four-time Asian champions lived up to that billing in their tournament opener, showing resilience to fight back twice and snatch a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Sunday in Dallas. Daichi Kamada’s dramatic 88th-minute equalizer underscored a never-say-die attitude that could spell trouble for a fragile Tunisian defense. Japan coach Hajjime Moriyasu was full of praise for his team’s grit and determination in battling back. “We were trailing behind a very difficult opponent (and) the players were united as one, tenacious, they fought to the end and did not cease to persevere,” Moriyasu said. Yet Moriyasu will be hoping to show more than just fighting spirit on Saturday and made it clear his team had been hoping for a win against the Netherlands. “We were aiming to get three points, not one point.
4 Takeaways From Mexico's Group-Clinching Win Over South Korea
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.
Anti-migrant hate turns African football fans against Bafana at World Cup
In a Kenyan sports bar, several football fans cheered South Africa’s opponents in their latest match at the World Cup – reflecting a wave of anger at the country’s recent xenophobic violence.
Broos grumbles about US stadiums, hydration breaks at World Cup
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos could take satisfaction from his team’s fighting spirit against the Czechia, but the Belgian veteran was less impressed by the venue that staged the crucial World Cup encounter in Atlanta.
Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions
June 19 : Iran plans to lodge a complaint with football's world governing body FIFA over travel restrictions its team is facing in the U.S. at the World Cup.
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Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions
TIJUANA: The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the World Cup in North America. Iran wanted to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States two days before their next match, against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. But a spokesman for the Iranian federation said its request was turned down. “Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran’s national football team has once again encountered restrictions imposed by the organizers, affecting the implementation of its technical staff’s plans,” the spokesman said. “Given that the game will be played at 12:00 p.m.