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Al Jazeera English • June 19, 2026 22:22

USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World Cup

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An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the round of 32.

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Mexico beat South Korea, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts

Luis Romo's 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32, which they will play on home soil, too.

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South Africa play Czechia, seek first World Cup win after Mexico defeat

After losing their opening group matches, both teams need a victory to keep knockout hopes alive.

Al-Monitor

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16:22

Morocco, Egypt impress with notable draws despite winless World Cup start for Mideast teams

Several teams from the Middle East and North Africa could advance to the knockout stage under the new format, and Morocco climbed in the rankings despite a tie in its …

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Why Morocco game could be greatest of all for Scotland

Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.

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06:58

Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with …

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Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with Ruthless 6-0 win

Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.

03:59

Germany cruises past Curaçao 7-1 and Netherlands-Japan tie 2-2 as World Cup group stages continue

Curaçao made history on Sunday after they scored their first goal in the World Cup in their first ever participation in the tournament, despite suffering a 7-1 loss to European …

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Vinícius and Cunha fire Brazil past Haiti and into World Cup contention

Vinícius Júnior scored and set up one of Matheus Cunha's two goals as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday to strengthen their bid for a place in the World Cup …

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With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Canada power six goals past Qatar to take home …

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World Cup host Canada hopes to secure first tournament win against Qatar

Canada and Mexico are playing their second World Cup game on June 18, against respectively Qatar and South Korea. Cana will be hoping to win, as it lost its opening …

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Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a …