Argentina booked their Round of 32 spot comfortably after a 3-3 draw with Algeria with coach Mascherano highlighting the team’s resilience without their legendary star.
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Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio Scores in the 92nd Minute to Knock South Africa Out of World Cup — Historic Win
Eustaquio buried a shot from the top of the penalty box in stoppage time to give Canada a 1-0 win in the Round of 32 — the biggest result in Canadian men’s soccer.
Portugal Draws 0-0 With Colombia in Final Group Stage Match Advances to World Cup Round of 32
Portugal secured qualification from Group K topping the group ahead of Colombia despite a goalless draw in their final fixture at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
France Remains No. 1 in World Cup Power Rankings After Group Stage Despite Heavy Schedule Ahead
France’s dominant group stage performances — including a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan — have maintained their top position in pre-knockout rankings heading into the elimination round.
Brazil Rio de Janeiro Drug Cartel Arrests During Enhanced World Cup Security Operations
Brazilian police arrested several cartel members in Rio de Janeiro as authorities implement heightened security protocols during the FIFA World Cup being hosted in the country.
Iranian IRGC-Linked Individuals Attempted to Accompany Iran’s World Cup Team to USA — Officials Say
US homeland security officials revealed Iran tried to embed individuals with links to the Revolutionary Guards into the World Cup delegation which Iran denied.
The North American World Cup Was an Anxiety-Fest — But With the Knockout Round Set It’s Been a Genuine Thrill
NPR sports writers reflect on why the 2026 FIFA World Cup has exceeded pre-tournament expectations despite early fears about logistics and security.
Why Argentina and Texas Are Both Convinced They Make the World’s Best Steak — and Neither Is Wrong
NPR explores how Argentina’s World Cup visit to Dallas has reignited a culinary debate over beef culture between two of the world’s top cattle-raising regions.
Uzbek Fans Are Making the FIFA World Cup About Far More Than Just Soccer — It’s a National Identity Story
The first World Cup for Uzbekistan has become a platform for the Central Asian nation to showcase its culture and the “new Uzbekistan” its president envisions.
The World Cup Fanbase Nobody Predicted: How the 2026 Tournament Is Creating New Soccer Converts in the US
Tens of millions of Americans who had never watched soccer are now tuned in as the US team’s deep run has rewritten the country’s relationship with the beautiful game.