FIFA World Cup group stage is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the knockouts.
World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Biggest takeaways from the group stage
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Fri 01:46 - Al Jazeera English
Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F
Fri 06:45 - Euronews
Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash
Sat 02:28 - Al Jazeera English
Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina
Sat 05:56 - Al Jazeera English
Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what’s the schedule?
Sat 06:05 - France 24
Belgium, Egypt into World Cup last 32 as Iran face anxious wait after stoppage-time drama
Sat 06:14 - Euronews
Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait
Sat 07:04 - Al Jazeera English
Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament
Sun 01:40 - France 24
Colombia top World Cup Group K after scoreless draw with Portugal
Sun 03:21 - BBC Headlines
What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo
Sun 09:31 - Euronews
Algerians celebrate as dramatic draw seals World Cup knockout spot
Sun 09:33 - Al Jazeera English
FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket, schedule, predictions, Iran’s exit
Sun 11:24 - France 24
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan and fly to World Cup round of 32
Sun 14:43 - Al Jazeera English
World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Biggest takeaways from the group stage
Sun 15:09 - Euronews
Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup knockout stage