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Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16
Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.
July 3, 2026France the team to beat? Chris Sutton's predictions for last-32 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo.
June 28, 2026Are Iran the unluckiest side in World Cup history?
Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.
June 28, 2026Day-by-day last-32 schedule - including England live on BBC
England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.
June 28, 2026Austria, Algeria dismiss talk of avoiding Spain in knockout stage - Reuters
Austria, Algeria dismiss talk of avoiding Spain in knockout stage Reuters
June 26, 2026Germany loss is timely warning ahead of World Cup knockout stage - Reuters
Germany loss is timely warning ahead of World Cup knockout stage Reuters
June 26, 2026Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage - Reuters
Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage Reuters
June 25, 2026Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time
Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in their history.
June 25, 2026'Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage
Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.
June 25, 2026Jubilation as South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time - Reuters
Jubilation as South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time Reuters
June 25, 2026'We're going further than ever': Canadians pick selves up after loss to Swiss
Despite Wednesday's defeat, Canada have still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
June 25, 2026Bosnia end Qatar’s World Cup dream, all but seal knockout berth - Reuters
Bosnia end Qatar’s World Cup dream, all but seal knockout berth Reuters
June 24, 2026Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil
A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?
June 23, 2026Algeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home
Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.
June 23, 2026Ecstatic Norway row their way to knockout stage with win over Senegal - Reuters
Ecstatic Norway row their way to knockout stage with win over Senegal Reuters
June 23, 2026Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage - Reuters
Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage Reuters
June 22, 2026Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.
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Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16
There was an error Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16. MATCH REPORT: Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 pens)
France the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches
Sixteen of the 48 teams are heading home, but which of the sides left standing will survive all the way to the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium near New York City on 19 July? The hopes of another 1
England last-32 tie on BBC - see full schedule
England beat Panama to qualify for round of 32 as group winners England's World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 games in the first knockout
Are Iran the unluckiest side in World Cup history?
Iran missed out on a place in the last 32 of the World Cup on goal difference Heartbreak is to be expected at a World Cup. For every moment of glory, there is a hard-luck story, a nation left to bem
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Ivory Coast defeat Curacao to progress to knockout stages for first time
There was an error Ivory Coast ease past Curacao in their World Cup Group E clash courtesy of a Nicolas Pepe brace, confirming their qualification in the knockout stages of the competition for the fi
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'We're going further than ever': Canadians pick selves up after loss to Swiss
Canada took a hit after a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland on Wednesday during its game in Vancouver. Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history
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'Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage
Switzerland beat Canada but both through to World Cup last 32 Losing their final group game to Switzerland on Wednesday means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at thi
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