World Cup 2026: Most controversial VAR officiating decisions in group stage

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Iran bow out of World Cup: Late drama ends Team Melli’s knockout dream

Austria's 3-3 draw with Algeria ultimately decides Iran's fate as Team Melli crash out of the 2026 World Cup.

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World Cup: Messi sends Argentina to top, England to face DR Congo, Iran out

Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.

04:44

Turkiye beat US with stoppage-time goal in World Cup dead rubber

Kaan Ayhan scored the winner late in stoppage time as Turkiye handed the US their first defeat of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

06:57

Turkey produces last minute winner to beat the US as Germany end win streak with loss to Ecuador

The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages.

11:53

World Cup 2026 : 215 goals in record breaking group stage

Austria and Algeria went down to the wire in a match full of drama. Austria's last-minute goal means both teams are through to the next round. Celebrations are also due …

09:57

World Cup 2026: Colombia secure top spot ahead of disappointing Portugal

Portugal needed to beat Colombia to reclaim first place in Group K. But in the end, it was Colombia who came closest to victory. The two teams ultimately drew.

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World Cup 2026: Algeria, Austria advance after draw as Iran crash out in group stage

Austria fought back to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw with Algeria in their final World Cup Group J match on Saturday, with two stoppage-time goals securing both teams a place …

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World Cup 2026: Bellingham, Kane goals down Panama to seal top spot for the Three Lions

Jude Bellingham scored one goal and set up another as England laboured past Panama on Saturday to qualify for the knockout rounds as group winners, while Harry Kane became the …

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World Cup 2026: Spain seal Group H as Cape Verde’s dream run reaches knockout stage

Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup on Friday after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending the European champions through as Group H …

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Morocco footballer Hakimi to appeal rape trial order

Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, whose case was remanded for trial on rape charges on June 19, on Friday lodged an appeal with France's Court of Cassation, France's top court for …

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World Cup 2026: Turkey stun USA late as Australia hold Paraguay to seal last-32 place

The United States and Turkey delivered a dramatic Group D finale, as Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal secured a 3-2 win for Turkey and brought Team USA’s perfect group-stage run to …

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Turkey - USA: Ayhan’s late winner sees Turkey edge past USMNT

Turkey edged past Team USA in a dramatic Group D finale, sealing a 3-2 stoppage-time win and ending the USA’s perfect group run despite their qualification already being secured. In …

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Haiti - Morocco: five-goal thriller with late Atlas Lions surge

Morocco faced Haiti in a decisive final Group C match and secured a 4-2 victory in a chaotic, end-to-end encounter. However, with Brazil beating Scotland 3-0 and holding a superior …

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What the data tells us about who is most likely to win the World Cup

The group stage is complete. Sixteen teams, including Scotland, are out. Thirty-two teams, including England, remain.