The group stage is over, and the World Cup has finally been whittled down from 48 to 32 teams.

Lionel Messi has once again become the biggest talking point at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Reigning champions Argentina narrowly avoided one of the all-time great upsets as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in one of the best matches in recent World Cup history.

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Cape Verde on Friday at 6 p.m. ET in one of three matches on the final day of the Round of 32 knockout stage.

Harry Kane and England face a major challenge at the 2026 World Cup and FIFA is allowing Three Lions players to combat it with Viagra.

England's World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico could now kick-off at 7pm after a decision from FIFA.

The skipper said he had his "hero moment" after his goals – in the 75th and 86th minutes – against the Democratic Republic of Congo rescued the national team at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia on Wedne...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Egypt defender Mohamed Hany has become the first player in World Cup history to have two own-goals in the same tournament. A free kick by Australia midfielder Aiden O'Neill in the 55th minute Friday went off Hany's head and into the net to even the score in the round of 32 match at 1-1.

A fascinating World Cup round of 32 showdown has gone to extra-time as Australia and Egypt could not be separated after 90 minutes in Dallas this evening.

Emam Ashour headed home Karim Hafez’s pinpoint cross to give Egypt an early first-half lead.