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Although Neymar did not play, but he still grabbed attention after Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. After the match, the Brazilian star reacted on X to German economist Joachim Klement, whose statistical model had predicted that Japan would eliminate Brazil. Neymar wrote on X, "Sr. Joachim klement ... favor tentar na proxima copa," roughly translating to, "Mr Joachim Klement... please try again at the next World Cup."&nbsp;Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti later explained that he had planned to bring Neymar on in the second half. However, after Brazil equalised, he decided to save the forward in case the match went into extra time.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-morocco-beat-netherlands-in-penalty-shootout-to-book-r16-berth-1782792851496">FIFA 2026 | Morocco beat Netherlands in penalty shootout to book R16 berth</a>

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Speaking after Brazil’s 2-1 win, Ancelotti said, “I talked to Ney (Neymar), if we don't draw, he'd come on at 60 minutes. Since we drew, I was preserving him for the 30 minutes of extra time”.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-why-was-germanys-extra-time-goal-vs-paraguay-disallowed-by-var-1782791577618">FIFA 2026 | Why was Germany's extra-time goal vs Paraguay disallowed by VAR?</a>&nbsp;Coming to the match, Brazil secured the victory thanks to Gabriel Martinelli, who scored the winning goal in the 95th minute to complete a dramatic comeback in front of a packed crowd on Tuesday (IST).&nbsp;With the win, Brazil moved into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. They will face either Ivory Coast or Norway on Jul 5 at the New York New Jersey Stadium.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

After the win, Neymar reacted on X to German economist Joachim Klement, whose statistical model had predicted that Japan would eliminate Brazil.

Although Neymar did not play, but he still grabbed attention after Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. After the match, the Brazilian star reacted on X to German economist Joachim Klement, whose statistical model had predicted that Japan would eliminate Brazil. Neymar wrote on X, "Sr. Joachim klement ... favor tentar na proxima copa," roughly translating to, "Mr Joachim Klement... please try again at the next World Cup." Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti later explained that he had planned to bring Neymar on in the second half. However, after Brazil equalised, he decided to save the forward in case the match went into extra time. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Morocco beat Netherlands in penalty shootout to book R16 berth

After the win, Neymar reacted on X to German economist Joachim Klement, whose statistical model had predicted that Japan would eliminate Brazil.

FIFA 2026: 'Try again next World Cup': Neymar mocks German economist after Brazil victory

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA World Cup 2026</a> R32 matches are producing highest drama with Netherlands becoming another team to crash out on penalties. The Dutch lost 3-2 in the final shootout againts Morocco on Monday (Jun 29) at Monetrrey Stadium in Mexico. The game was first goal being scored in the 72nd minute Cody Gakpo found the net for Netherlands and put them 1-0 ahead. The Dutch were almost through the R16 but Issa Dipo scored in 90+1st minute to send the game into the extra time. The the 30-minute of extra game play, the two teams went to face off in the penalty shootout and Morocco came out winners 3-2.<h2>How Morocco made into R16?</h2>The African nation was superior than the Dutch trhougout the game and it is visible in the game stats. Morocco made 12 shots for a goal and six were on target in comaprison to Netherlands' three on-target shots out of seven attempts. Morocco were also better with the ball, and kept it for 70 percent of the match and passing it around 780 times with 92 percent accuracy.

Netherlands, on the other and, made only 356 passes during the 30 percent of time they had control of the ball with their pass accuracy being just 81 percent. Netherlands also conceded 18 fouls compared to Morocco's 15.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-why-was-germanys-extra-time-goal-vs-paraguay-disallowed-by-var-1782791577618">FIFA 2026 | Why was Germany's extra-time goal vs Paraguay disallowed by VAR?</a><h2>How the penalty shootout played out?</h2>Netherlands were first to kick with Teun Koopmeiners finding the net and putting the team 1-0 ahead. In reply, Neil El Aynaoui failed to score for Morocco. On the second attempt, Justin Kluivert missed for Netherlands but Soufiane Rahimi found the net as Morocco leveled score 1-1. Both the teams scored on third attempt, Wout Weghost for Netherlands and Chemsdine Talbi for Morocco. The next attempt was missed by both teams, Quinten Timber for the Dutch and Achraf Hakimi for Morocco. With only one more attempt left, Crysencio Summerville missed for Netherlands and Isamel Saibari found the net, as Morocco won 3-2 and sent its fans in frenzy.

FIFA 2026 | Netherlands became second team after Germany to crash out on penalty shootout on Monday (Jun 29) in Round of 32 matches.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 matches are producing highest drama with Netherlands becoming another team to crash out on penalties. The Dutch lost 3-2 in the final shootout againts Morocco on Monday (Jun 29) at Monetrrey Stadium in Mexico. The game was first goal being scored in the 72nd minute Cody Gakpo found the net for Netherlands and put them 1-0 ahead. The Dutch were almost through the R16 but Issa Dipo scored in 90+1st minute to send the game into the extra time. The the 30-minute of extra game play, the two teams went to face off in the penalty shootout and Morocco came out winners 3-2. How Morocco made into R16? The African nation was superior than the Dutch trhougout the game and it is visible in the game stats. Morocco made 12 shots for a goal and six were on target in comaprison to Netherlands' three on-target shots out of seven attempts. Morocco were also better with the ball, and kept it for 70 percent of the match and passing it around 780 times with 92 percent accuracy.

FIFA 2026 | Netherlands became second team after Germany to crash out on penalty shootout on Monday (Jun 29) in Round of 32 matches.

FIFA 2026 | Morocco beat Netherlands in penalty shootout to book R16 berth

Germany, four-time world champions, suffered a shcok exit in the <a href="2026">FIFA World Cup 2026</a>, but it was not for the lack of trying. Germany lost 4-3 on penalties against Paraguay on Monday (Jun 29) at the Boston Stadium. The penalty shootout came into the picture after the teams ended regulation time at 1-1 and a Germany goal was disallowed by the VAR in the extra-time. The disallowed goal has now become the point of contention with many experts calling it wrong including Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann who called it 'a joke.'<h2>Why was Germany's goal disallowed by VAR?</h2>The contentious moment came in 112th minute of the game when Germany defender Jonathan Tah scored on a header to take his team 2-1 ahead. Referee Jalal Jayed, however, went on to check on the pitch-side monitor and the goal was eventually disallowed. The reason behind nullying the effort by Tah was Germany defender Waldemar Anton 'pushing' Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

After being impeded by Anton, Gill fell on the ground before getting up and trying to save the goal, which couldn't happen. The move by Anton was not seen as something within the game limit and the goal was disallowed, leaving the match to go into the penalties where Paraguay won.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-cape-verde-captain-ryan-mendes-faces-rape-allegation-during-team-s-historic-run-1782733281962">FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde captain Mendes faces rape allegation</a><h2>How the experts reacted on disallowed goal?</h2>Former England captain Alan Shearer told BBC that Paraguay goalkeeper Gill 'conned the referee.' "I don't agree with that decision at all. The keeper falls to the ground on a slight touch and it's very soft. I thought it was a terrible decision."You have to understand it is a contact sport, the goalkeeper has conned the referee and the VAR. The way he went down was pathetic," he added.Germany coach Nagelsmann also didn't mince any words and said: "In my opinion, this foul was not a real foul; it was actually a joke that his goal was disallowed."

FIFA 2026 | Germany's Jonathan Tah had scored a header in 112th minute but the goal was disallowed by VAR after referee Jalal Jayed deemed Tah's teammate Waldemar Anton pushing Paraguay goalkeeper Oranldo Gill as foul.

Germany, four-time world champions, suffered a shcok exit in the FIFA World Cup 2026, but it was not for the lack of trying. Germany lost 4-3 on penalties against Paraguay on Monday (Jun 29) at the Boston Stadium. The penalty shootout came into the picture after the teams ended regulation time at 1-1 and a Germany goal was disallowed by the VAR in the extra-time. The disallowed goal has now become the point of contention with many experts calling it wrong including Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann who called it 'a joke.' Why was Germany's goal disallowed by VAR? The contentious moment came in 112th minute of the game when Germany defender Jonathan Tah scored on a header to take his team 2-1 ahead. Referee Jalal Jayed, however, went on to check on the pitch-side monitor and the goal was eventually disallowed. The reason behind nullying the effort by Tah was Germany defender Waldemar Anton 'pushing' Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

FIFA 2026 | Germany's Jonathan Tah had scored a header in 112th minute but the goal was disallowed by VAR after referee Jalal Jayed deemed Tah's teammate Waldemar Anton pushing Paraguay goalkeeper Oranldo Gill as foul.

FIFA 2026 | Why was Germany's extra-time goal vs Paraguay disallowed by VAR?

Germany's World Cup campaign came to a shocking end on Monday (Jun 29) in Foxborough, as Paraguay knocked out the four-time champions 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the round of 32. It is the first time in World Cup history that Germany have lost a penalty shootout. Julio Enciso put Paraguay ahead before half-time, while Kai Havertz restored parity for Germany in the 54th minute with his third goal of the tournament. Jonathan Tah thought he had scored the winner in extra time, but the goal was ruled out following a VAR review for a foul on the goalkeeper, paving the way for a dramatic shootout. The defeat marks another early exit for Germany, who had been playing in their first knockout match since lifting the trophy in 2014.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brazil-beat-japan-in-houston-to-secure-fifa-world-cup-2026-round-of-16-spot-gabriel-martinelli-stoppage-time-winner-1782760396561">Brazil edge past Japan in Houston to secure World Cup Round of 16 spot</a> In a shootout where momentum swung repeatedly, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill emerged as the hero, saving spot-kicks from Havertz and Nick Woltemade. Despite missing two chances of their own to seal the win, Paraguay held their nerve as Jose Canale slotted home the decisive penalty after Tah's effort sailed over the bar. Gill, speaking after the win, called it "an immense thrill," and explained how Paraguay's preparation paid off: "We managed to hold on. We opened the scoring, they equalized, but then we managed to keep it up. Obviously, we analyzed every player and every detail of the penalty takers," he said. He added, “Thank God I was able to save two penalties. This is a privilege; we eliminated a champion. This is dedicated to all Paraguayans.”

Julian Nagelsmann had handed Deniz Undav his first start of the tournament after the Stuttgart striker came off the bench to score three times in the group stage, while Paraguay recalled Miguel Almiron following a one-match ban. Germany struggled to break down a compact Paraguay defence for long stretches, with Florian Wirtz eventually setting up Havertz's equaliser from the left flank. The result marks Paraguay's first-ever knockout-stage goal at a World Cup, having gone scoreless in their previous five matches, including a 2002 last-16 defeat to Germany. Paraguay will now face the winner of France's clash with Sweden in the next round.

In a shootout where momentum swung repeatedly, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill emerged as the hero, saving spot-kicks from Havertz and Nick Woltemade.

Germany's World Cup campaign came to a shocking end on Monday (Jun 29) in Foxborough, as Paraguay knocked out the four-time champions 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the round of 32. It is the first time in World Cup history that Germany have lost a penalty shootout. Julio Enciso put Paraguay ahead before half-time, while Kai Havertz restored parity for Germany in the 54th minute with his third goal of the tournament. Jonathan Tah thought he had scored the winner in extra time, but the goal was ruled out following a VAR review for a foul on the goalkeeper, paving the way for a dramatic shootout. The defeat marks another early exit for Germany, who had been playing in their first knockout match since lifting the trophy in 2014. Also Read - Brazil edge past Japan in Houston to secure World Cup Round of 16 spot In a shootout where momentum swung repeatedly, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill emerged as the hero, saving spot-kicks from Havertz and Nick Woltemade. Despite missing two chances of their own to seal the win, Paraguay held their nerve as Jose Canale slotted home the decisive penalty after Tah's effort sailed over the bar. Gill, speaking after the win, called it "an immense thrill," and explained how Paraguay's preparation paid off: "We managed to hold on. We opened the scoring, they equalized, but then we managed to keep it up. Obviously, we analyzed every player and every detail of the penalty takers," he said. He added, “Thank God I was able to save two penalties. This is a privilege; we eliminated a champion. This is dedicated to all Paraguayans.”

In a shootout where momentum swung repeatedly, Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill emerged as the hero, saving spot-kicks from Havertz and Nick Woltemade.

FIFA 2026 | Paraguay shock four-time champions Germany in penalty shootout to advance to R16

Brazil secured their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 spot after edging past Japan 2-1 in a pulsating contest in Houston on Monday (Jun 29). The five-time world champions remain in quest for their record sixth World Cup crown as they have inched closer to realising their dream. Tied at 1-1 until the 95th minute, Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner to put Brazil ahead in this Round of 32 fixture.

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Martinelli’s winner steered Brazil into the pre-quarterfinals, where they will face either Norway or Ivory Coast. &nbsp;Coming on as a substitute, Martinelli scored deep into injury time to break Japan’s stubborn defence and help his team enter the last 16. Earlier in the first half, Japanese midfielder Kaishu Sano scored a classy solo goal shortly after the first hydration break, stunning thousands of Brazilian fans present inside the arena.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-chose-to-let-his-teammates-get-playing-time-head-coach-scaloni-on-argentina-captain-selfless-act-against-jordan-fifa-world-cup-2026-1782731410682">‘Messi chose to let his teammates get playing time’: Scaloni on ARG star’s selfless act</a> &nbsp;Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil, which had 55% possession throughout the game, equalised 11 minutes after half-time with a header from veteran Casemiro to the loudest cheer of the afternoon. Martinelli later sealed Brazil's fate as they punched their ticket. &nbsp;Meanwhile, history was against Japan, who had never won a knockout game at the World Cup, while Brazil are the record five-time champion.&nbsp;

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Defensive midfielder Sano was booked for crunching in on Vinicius Junior, then Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha forced goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to turn the ball wide.<h3>Japan’s ‘almost-day out’ against Brazil</h3>Japan, which beat Brazil 3-2 in October in a home friendly for their first victory over the South Americans, then enjoyed a spell in the ascendancy. Just before the half-hour mark, Hajime Moriyasu's team took the lead, and it stemmed from an error by Danilo as he gave the ball away with a sloppy pass. &nbsp;Sano, one of four changes from Japan's 1-1 draw with Sweden at the end of the group phase, picked the ball up in the centre circle and got away from the 34-year-old Casemiro -- who was on a booking -- with ease. &nbsp;Sano, who plays for Mainz in Germany, drove upfield before sweeping the ball past goalkeeper Alisson. It was his first goal for his country. &nbsp;Now the Brazil supporters were edgy, groaning when a move broke down or a pass went backwards. Brazil, whose last World Cup triumph was in 2002, looked unconvincing at the back and ineffective in attack. &nbsp;Ancelotti was forced into a change at the break, an emotional Lucas Paqueta limping off in distress with the attacking midfielder replaced by 19-year-old striker Endrick. &nbsp;Japan, which thrashed Tunisia and held the Netherlands and Sweden to reach the last 32, had Brazil where they wanted them. Brazil ramped up the pressure to start the second half, and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu twice kept the ball off the line, not that he knew much about it. &nbsp;Brazil were soon level, as Arsenal defender Gabriel sent in an inviting cross for midfielder Casemiro to head in unmarked at the back post.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute stoppage-time winner as Brazil edges Japan 2-1 in Houston to secure a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 spot!

Brazil secured their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 spot after edging past Japan 2-1 in a pulsating contest in Houston on Monday (Jun 29). The five-time world champions remain in quest for their record sixth World Cup crown as they have inched closer to realising their dream. Tied at 1-1 until the 95th minute, Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner to put Brazil ahead in this Round of 32 fixture.

Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute stoppage-time winner as Brazil edges Japan 2-1 in Houston to secure a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 spot!

Brazil edge past Japan in Houston to secure World Cup Round of 16 spot

Cape Verde’s dream run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been overshadowed by serious allegations involving team captain Ryan Mendes. Reports claim the 36-year-old is being investigated over an alleged rape of a team translator during the FIFA Series tournament held in Auckland in March. According to reports, the alleged incident took place at the hotel where the Cape Verde squad was staying during the tournament, which also included New Zealand, Finland and Chile. A Brazilian woman, who was working as a translator for the team, has accused Mendes of entering her hotel room without permission before allegedly assaulting and raping her. She also claimed that he physically attacked her by choking and punching her.&nbsp;The woman reportedly informed Cape Verde team officials about the alleged incident, but no action was taken at the time. New Zealand Police have since launched an investigation and collected CCTV footage from the hotel. The woman has also submitted photographs of her injuries as part of the evidence.&nbsp;FIFA released a statement after the allegations became public, saying it is in contact with authorities in New Zealand. However, football’s governing body declined to comment on whether Mendes is the subject of any official FIFA investigation.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-netherlands-vs-morocco-r32-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1782728981678">FIFA WC 2026, Netherlands vs Morocco R32: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>

Mendes has not made any public statement regarding the allegations. Despite the ongoing investigation, he has played in all three of Cape Verde’s group-stage matches at the World Cup, where the nation made history by becoming the smallest country to reach the Round of 32.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-vinicius-jr-opens-up-on-grandmother-s-influence-racism-and-world-cup-journey-1782726494523">FIFA 2026: Vinicius Jr opens up on grandmother's influence, racism and World Cup journey</a>&nbsp;Cape Verde are scheduled to face defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32 on Saturday, with Mendes expected to captain the side.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the New Zealand Herald reported that a Brazilian law firm has served legal notices on Mendes and his Turkish club, Igdir FK. Police are expected to decide whether to file criminal charges once the forensic investigation is complete.

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes has been accused of rape over an alleged incident at an Auckland hotel in March earlier this year.

Cape Verde’s dream run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been overshadowed by serious allegations involving team captain Ryan Mendes. Reports claim the 36-year-old is being investigated over an alleged rape of a team translator during the FIFA Series tournament held in Auckland in March. According to reports, the alleged incident took place at the hotel where the Cape Verde squad was staying during the tournament, which also included New Zealand, Finland and Chile. A Brazilian woman, who was working as a translator for the team, has accused Mendes of entering her hotel room without permission before allegedly assaulting and raping her. She also claimed that he physically attacked her by choking and punching her. The woman reportedly informed Cape Verde team officials about the alleged incident, but no action was taken at the time. New Zealand Police have since launched an investigation and collected CCTV footage from the hotel. The woman has also submitted photographs of her injuries as part of the evidence. FIFA released a statement after the allegations became public, saying it is in contact with authorities in New Zealand. However, football’s governing body declined to comment on whether Mendes is the subject of any official FIFA investigation. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026, Netherlands vs Morocco R32: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes has been accused of rape over an alleged incident at an Auckland hotel in March earlier this year.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes faces rape allegation during team's historic run

Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan’s ‘mind games’ ahead of their Round of 32 face-off on Monday (Jun 29). The two teams, who remained unbeaten in their respective groups, will collide in an evenly-matched knockout fixture in Houston. While Brazil settled for a 1-1 draw against Morocco before beating Haiti and Scotland, Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands and later beat Tunisia 4-0, wrapping up the group stage with a 1-1 draw against Sweden.&nbsp;Even though Brazil starts as the favourite against their Asian opponents, Japan hasn’t lost a game since going down to the US in September last year. The notorious giant killers have been on a 10-game winning streak since, including impressive wins over England (at Wembley) and Brazil in Tokyo.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-chose-to-let-his-teammates-get-playing-time-head-coach-scaloni-on-argentina-captain-selfless-act-against-jordan-fifa-world-cup-2026-1782731410682">‘Messi chose to let his teammates get playing time’: Scaloni on ARG star’s selfless act</a> &nbsp;Ahead of this mouth-watering clash, the 21-year-old Kento Shiogai, who has played just six minutes for Japan in this World Cup, remarked that Brazil are 'fallen giants', something Ancelotti was unwilling to comment on. &nbsp;"I won't repeat what others say. We're focused on the match, on the opponent's qualities, on preparing well to avoid problems," Ancelotti said ahead of the match. “That's what match preparation is about. We're not doing what they call in England 'mind games.' How do you say it in Portuguese? Mind games. We're not going there.”

<h3>Update on Neymar's fitness</h3>Meanwhile, another bright side of Brazil’s win against Scotland was Neymar’s first World Cup 2026 appearance. Since suffering an injury ahead of this showpiece event, Neymar has spent most of his time on the sidelines recovering and, later, upon regaining fitness, at the training ground with the squad. &nbsp;Commenting on his recovery status, Ancelotti said, "Neymar has progressed very well. I think he improved a lot last week. It's a shame he couldn't train the whole time he was with us. He can play more than 15 minutes. He's in good shape. But it depends a lot on the game context and how things develop tomorrow."&nbsp;

Carlo Ancelotti shuts down Japan's "mind games" and Kento Shiogai's "fallen giants" jab ahead of Brazil's massive World Cup Round of 32 clash in Houston. Get the latest match updates and Neymar's fitness status.

Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan’s ‘mind games’ ahead of their Round of 32 face-off on Monday (Jun 29). The two teams, who remained unbeaten in their respective groups, will collide in an evenly-matched knockout fixture in Houston. While Brazil settled for a 1-1 draw against Morocco before beating Haiti and Scotland, Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands and later beat Tunisia 4-0, wrapping up the group stage with a 1-1 draw against Sweden. Even though Brazil starts as the favourite against their Asian opponents, Japan hasn’t lost a game since going down to the US in September last year. The notorious giant killers have been on a 10-game winning streak since, including impressive wins over England (at Wembley) and Brazil in Tokyo. Also read| ‘Messi chose to let his teammates get playing time’: Scaloni on ARG star’s selfless act Ahead of this mouth-watering clash, the 21-year-old Kento Shiogai, who has played just six minutes for Japan in this World Cup, remarked that Brazil are 'fallen giants', something Ancelotti was unwilling to comment on. "I won't repeat what others say. We're focused on the match, on the opponent's qualities, on preparing well to avoid problems," Ancelotti said ahead of the match. “That's what match preparation is about. We're not doing what they call in England 'mind games.' How do you say it in Portuguese? Mind games. We're not going there.”

Carlo Ancelotti shuts down Japan's "mind games" and Kento Shiogai's "fallen giants" jab ahead of Brazil's massive World Cup Round of 32 clash in Houston. Get the latest match updates and Neymar's fitness status.

‘We’re not going there’: Brazil’s Ancelotti shuts down Japan ‘mind games’ ahead of R32 face-off

The Netherlands and Morocco will face each other in one of the biggest matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Tuesday in Guadalupe. Both teams are among the highest-ranked in the tournament and only one can move on to the Round of 16. Although the expanded knockout stage was expected to produce exciting matches, few expected two strong title contenders to meet this early.&nbsp;The Netherlands finished first in its group to qualify for the knockout stage. After drawing its opening match against Japan, the Dutch bounced back with comfortable wins over Sweden and Tunisia. Under Ronald Koeman, the team has improved with every game, combining solid ball control with quick attacking football.&nbsp;Morocco has also impressed throughout the tournament. The African champions began with a draw against Brazil before beating Scotland and Haiti to finish second in Group C. Their 4-2 comeback victory over Haiti, showed the team’s fighting spirit and determination.&nbsp;The two sides have met only once before at the World Cup, with the Netherlands winning 2-1 in 1994. This time, the match carries much greater importance. The winner will advance to the Round of 16 to face either South Africa or Canada and will take a big step closer to a possible deep run in the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between the Netherlands and Morocco approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-vinicius-jr-opens-up-on-grandmother-s-influence-racism-and-world-cup-journey-1782726494523">FIFA 2026: Vinicius Jr opens up on grandmother's influence, racism and World Cup journey</a><h2>Netherlands vs Morocco, FIFA 2026: Key details</h2><ul><li>Date and kick-off time: Tuesday (Jun 30), 6:030 AM (IST)</li><li>Venue: Monterrey Stadium</li><li>Referee: Wilton Sampaio (Brazil)</li></ul><h2>Which TV channel will broadcast the Netherlands vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 match live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 match between Netherlands and Morocco will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinha-shares-emotional-message-before-round-of-32-clash-vs-argentina-1782718041023">FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional message before Round of 32 clash vs Argentina</a><h2>How to watch Netherlands vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 match between Netherlands and Morocco will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app (<a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a>).

<h3>Squads</h3>Netherlands<ul><li>Goalkeepers: Mark Flekken, Robin Roefs and Bart Verbruggen</li><li>Defenders: Nathan Ake, Denzel Dumfries, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jorrel Hato, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk and Micky van de Ven</li><li>Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon, Ryan Gravenberch, Teun Koopmeiners, Tijjani Reijnders, Guus Til, Quinten Timber and Mats Wieffer</li><li>Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Justin Kluivert, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Crysencio Summerville and Wout Weghorst</li></ul>Morocco<ul><li>Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui and Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti</li><li>Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Anass Salah-Eddine, Youssef Belammari, Nayef Aguerd, Chadi Riad, Issa Diop, Redouane Halhal, Achraf Hakimi and Zakaria El Ouahdi</li><li>Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss and Ismael Saibari</li><li>Forwards: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Chemsdine Talbi, Soufiane Rahimi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Brahim Díaz, Yassine Gessime and Ayoube Amaimouni</li></ul>

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between the Netherlands and Morocco approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

The Netherlands and Morocco will face each other in one of the biggest matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Tuesday in Guadalupe. Both teams are among the highest-ranked in the tournament and only one can move on to the Round of 16. Although the expanded knockout stage was expected to produce exciting matches, few expected two strong title contenders to meet this early. The Netherlands finished first in its group to qualify for the knockout stage. After drawing its opening match against Japan, the Dutch bounced back with comfortable wins over Sweden and Tunisia. Under Ronald Koeman, the team has improved with every game, combining solid ball control with quick attacking football. Morocco has also impressed throughout the tournament. The African champions began with a draw against Brazil before beating Scotland and Haiti to finish second in Group C. Their 4-2 comeback victory over Haiti, showed the team’s fighting spirit and determination. The two sides have met only once before at the World Cup, with the Netherlands winning 2-1 in 1994. This time, the match carries much greater importance. The winner will advance to the Round of 16 to face either South Africa or Canada and will take a big step closer to a possible deep run in the tournament. As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between the Netherlands and Morocco approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Vinicius Jr opens up on grandmother's influence, racism and World Cup journey Netherlands vs Morocco, FIFA 2026: Key details Date and kick-off time: Tuesday (Jun 30), 6:030 AM (IST) Venue: Monterrey Stadium Referee: Wilton Sampaio (Brazil) Which TV channel will broadcast the Netherlands vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 match live in India? The FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 match between Netherlands and Morocco will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional message before Round of 32 clash vs Argentina How to watch Netherlands vs Morocco FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming in India? The FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 match between Netherlands and Morocco will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app (https://www.zee5.com/).

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between the Netherlands and Morocco approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

FIFA WC 2026, Netherlands vs Morocco R32: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said his team captain and ace forward Lionel Messi had the chance to enhance his legacy by starting against Jordan in the last group-stage game, but instead chose to let his teammates get the playing time. Unlike in Argentina’s first two matches in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, where he was in the starting XI, Messi started on the bench against Jordan. The defending world champions fielded a new frontline with Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez forming the attack line. Messi, however, appeared late in the second half and scored a free kick to add more World Cup records to his name.&nbsp;Giovani Lo Celso and Martínez scored in the first half before Messi’s brilliant low free kick put the icing on the cake. Owing to his six goals in just three contested matches in this edition, Argentina finished Group J with nine points (winning all three matches).&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/argentine-footballer-s-wife-and-children-die-in-venezuela-earthquake-1782719422993">Argentine footballer’s wife and children die in Venezuela earthquake</a> &nbsp;Against Algeria in Argentina’s World Cup opener, Messi scored his first tournament hat-trick and equalled Miroslav Klose for the most WC goals; he later breached that long-standing tally of 16 goals with his brace in the next match against Austria, setting up more World Cup goal-scoring records. While he had the chance to add more to his already glittering tally, he decided to start on the bench, allowing youngsters to build confidence before the knockouts begin.

"We are delighted, primarily because we managed to give the entire squad some minutes. They truly deserve it; it is a fantastic achievement for them to have featured in a World Cup," Scaloni said of his playing XI against Jordan. &nbsp;"He (Messi) could have played the full 90 minutes today and, with all due respect to the opposition, perhaps further enhanced his legend, but he preferred to see his teammates get some game time. &nbsp;"He chose to focus on the challenges ahead, which speaks volumes about his character. He isn't preoccupied with the statistics people often obsess over. I am incredibly pleased with that decision. &nbsp;"The team required this rotation, and the players stepped up. We were unwilling to risk Nahuel (Molina) or Gonzalo (Montiel); they occupy demanding positions and still need to reach full fitness. We cannot afford any setbacks in those areas," Scaloni explained the nine team changes made for the final group game. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Messi’s Argentina will now face off against the tournament’s debutants, Cape Verde, who will enter their maiden WC knockouts on the back of three successive draws against Spain (0-0), Uruguay (2-2) and Saudi Arabia (0-0) in Group H. The match will take place in Miami on July 3.

Coach Lionel Scaloni reveals why Lionel Messi benched himself against Jordan despite being on the verge of breaking more World Cup records. Read about Argentina's perfect group stage finish and their upcoming clash with Cape Verde.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said his team captain and ace forward Lionel Messi had the chance to enhance his legacy by starting against Jordan in the last group-stage game, but instead chose to let his teammates get the playing time. Unlike in Argentina’s first two matches in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, where he was in the starting XI, Messi started on the bench against Jordan. The defending world champions fielded a new frontline with Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez forming the attack line. Messi, however, appeared late in the second half and scored a free kick to add more World Cup records to his name. Giovani Lo Celso and Martínez scored in the first half before Messi’s brilliant low free kick put the icing on the cake. Owing to his six goals in just three contested matches in this edition, Argentina finished Group J with nine points (winning all three matches). Also read| Argentine footballer’s wife and children die in Venezuela earthquake Against Algeria in Argentina’s World Cup opener, Messi scored his first tournament hat-trick and equalled Miroslav Klose for the most WC goals; he later breached that long-standing tally of 16 goals with his brace in the next match against Austria, setting up more World Cup goal-scoring records. While he had the chance to add more to his already glittering tally, he decided to start on the bench, allowing youngsters to build confidence before the knockouts begin.

Coach Lionel Scaloni reveals why Lionel Messi benched himself against Jordan despite being on the verge of breaking more World Cup records. Read about Argentina's perfect group stage finish and their upcoming clash with Cape Verde.

‘Messi chose to let his teammates get playing time’: Scaloni on ARG star’s selfless act

Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr recently spoke to Brazilian broadcaster Globo TV about his life, his close relationship with his grandmother, his fight against racism in football and his dream of representing Brazil at the FIFA World Cup. Vinicius said his grandmother played a major role in his childhood and was one of the biggest influences in his life. He lived with her until he was 16 and said she helped raise him while his father worked far from home.&nbsp;"My grandmother is a very important person in my life. I lived with her until I was 16 years old. When you started speaking, I already knew it was her," he told Globo TV.&nbsp;He shared that his family lived in a small house, where he slept beside his grandmother. He said she always cared for him, his mother and his siblings, adding that she had a lasting impact on his life.&nbsp;"She's a very important person to me because my father always lived far away. So, I always had my mother and my siblings with my grandmother, who always did everything. The house was very small; I slept with her. I even run out of words. She's a person who marked my life," he added.&nbsp;The 25-year-old also said that helping people away from football means more to him than winning trophies. He believes his work off the pitch allows him to make a bigger difference in the lives of others.&nbsp;"These achievements off the field are much more important than those on the field, because I can help a lot more people," he said.&nbsp;Vinicius further reiterated his commitment to speaking out against racism. During his time at Real Madrid, he has faced racist abuse at several stadiums in Europe. These incidents have led to investigations, legal action and wider discussions about tackling racism in football.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-germany-vs-paraguay-r32-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1782722222755">FIFA WC 2026, Germany vs Paraguay R32: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;He said he hopes future generations will not have to face racism and wants to use his platform to inspire young people and support Black people who do not have the same opportunity to speak out.&nbsp;"May the evolution continue so that the next generation doesn't suffer from racism. I want to keep doing great things on the field, but also inspire young people and fight for all Black people who don't have the voice that I have," he told Globo TV.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinha-shares-emotional-message-before-round-of-32-clash-vs-argentina-1782718041023">FIFA 26: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional message before R32 clash</a>&nbsp;Looking back on his World Cup journey, Vinicius said representing Brazil is a dream come true. He is playing in his second World Cup and said reaching this stage was the result of years of hard work and dedication.&nbsp;In the ongoing tournament, he has scored four goals and provided one assist, making him Brazil’s top scorer so far.&nbsp;Brazil will face Japan in the Round of 32 on Jun 29, with a place in the last 16 on the line.&nbsp;Brazil also finished first in Group C, extending its record of topping its World Cup group for a 12th straight tournament. The five-time champions have finished first in their group at every World Cup since 1982.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr spoke to Brazilian broadcaster Globo TV about his life, his close bond with his grandmother and his ongoing fight against racism in football.

Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr recently spoke to Brazilian broadcaster Globo TV about his life, his close relationship with his grandmother, his fight against racism in football and his dream of representing Brazil at the FIFA World Cup. Vinicius said his grandmother played a major role in his childhood and was one of the biggest influences in his life. He lived with her until he was 16 and said she helped raise him while his father worked far from home. "My grandmother is a very important person in my life. I lived with her until I was 16 years old. When you started speaking, I already knew it was her," he told Globo TV. He shared that his family lived in a small house, where he slept beside his grandmother. He said she always cared for him, his mother and his siblings, adding that she had a lasting impact on his life. "She's a very important person to me because my father always lived far away. So, I always had my mother and my siblings with my grandmother, who always did everything. The house was very small; I slept with her. I even run out of words. She's a person who marked my life," he added. The 25-year-old also said that helping people away from football means more to him than winning trophies. He believes his work off the pitch allows him to make a bigger difference in the lives of others. "These achievements off the field are much more important than those on the field, because I can help a lot more people," he said. Vinicius further reiterated his commitment to speaking out against racism. During his time at Real Madrid, he has faced racist abuse at several stadiums in Europe. These incidents have led to investigations, legal action and wider discussions about tackling racism in football. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026, Germany vs Paraguay R32: When and where to watch live streaming in India? He said he hopes future generations will not have to face racism and wants to use his platform to inspire young people and support Black people who do not have the same opportunity to speak out. "May the evolution continue so that the next generation doesn't suffer from racism. I want to keep doing great things on the field, but also inspire young people and fight for all Black people who don't have the voice that I have," he told Globo TV.

Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr spoke to Brazilian broadcaster Globo TV about his life, his close bond with his grandmother and his ongoing fight against racism in football.

FIFA 2026: Vinicius Jr opens up on grandmother's influence, racism and World Cup journey

Germany face Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with growing pressure to keep their title hopes alive. Expectations remain high among German fans, but several of the team’s biggest names have yet to produce their best form in the tournament. The four-time world champions arrived at the World Cup in excellent form after winning nine matches in a row. They made a flying start by thrashing Curacao 7-1 in their opening Group E match before securing a dramatic late victory over Ivory Coast. Those two wins guaranteed top spot in the group and saw Germany reach the knockout rounds for the first time in 12 years.&nbsp;Despite that strong start, Germany’s momentum was halted by a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ecuador in their final group game. The result ended their impressive winning streak and sparked fresh concerns about the team’s consistency ahead of the knockout stage.&nbsp;Paraguay, meanwhile, have quietly put together an impressive recovery after a difficult start to the tournament. They opened their campaign with a heavy 4-1 defeat to co-hosts United States but responded brilliantly by beating Turkey 1-0.&nbsp;&nbsp;A disciplined goalless draw against Australia in their final group match was enough to secure qualification as one of the tournament’s eight best third-placed teams.&nbsp;While Germany have greater quality on paper, Paraguay have already shown they can compete with stronger teams. If Germany’s star players fail to raise their level once again, Paraguay will believe they have a real chance of causing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.&nbsp;As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Germany and Paraguay approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-uruguays-manuel-ugarte-reveals-suffering-from-most-serious-injury-a-footballer-can-face-1782714218268">FIFA 2026 | Uruguay's Ugarte suffering from worst 'injury footballer can face'</a><h2>Germany vs Paraguay, FIFA 2026: Key details</h2><ul><li>Date and kick-off time: Tuesday (Jun 30), 2:00 AM (IST)</li><li>Venue: Boston Stadium</li><li>Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)</li></ul><h2>Which TV channel will broadcast the Germany vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 match live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 match between Germany and Paraguay will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinha-shares-emotional-message-before-round-of-32-clash-vs-argentina-1782718041023">FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional message before Round of 32 clash vs Argentina</a>

<h2>How to watch Germany vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 match between Germany and Paraguay will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app (<a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a>).<h2>Predicted XI's</h2>Germany predicted XI: Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, David Raum; Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic; Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz&nbsp;Paraguay predicted XI: Orlando Gil, &nbsp;Juan Jose Caceres, Gustavo Velazquez, Gustavo Gomez, Omar Alderete, Alexandro Maidana; Miguel Almiron, Andres Cubas, Matias Galarza; Antonio Sanabria and Julio Enciso

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Germany and Paraguay approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Germany face Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with growing pressure to keep their title hopes alive. Expectations remain high among German fans, but several of the team’s biggest names have yet to produce their best form in the tournament. The four-time world champions arrived at the World Cup in excellent form after winning nine matches in a row. They made a flying start by thrashing Curacao 7-1 in their opening Group E match before securing a dramatic late victory over Ivory Coast. Those two wins guaranteed top spot in the group and saw Germany reach the knockout rounds for the first time in 12 years. Despite that strong start, Germany’s momentum was halted by a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Ecuador in their final group game. The result ended their impressive winning streak and sparked fresh concerns about the team’s consistency ahead of the knockout stage. Paraguay, meanwhile, have quietly put together an impressive recovery after a difficult start to the tournament. They opened their campaign with a heavy 4-1 defeat to co-hosts United States but responded brilliantly by beating Turkey 1-0. A disciplined goalless draw against Australia in their final group match was enough to secure qualification as one of the tournament’s eight best third-placed teams. While Germany have greater quality on paper, Paraguay have already shown they can compete with stronger teams. If Germany’s star players fail to raise their level once again, Paraguay will believe they have a real chance of causing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Germany and Paraguay approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Uruguay's Ugarte suffering from worst 'injury footballer can face' Germany vs Paraguay, FIFA 2026: Key details Date and kick-off time: Tuesday (Jun 30), 2:00 AM (IST) Venue: Boston Stadium Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco) Which TV channel will broadcast the Germany vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 match live in India? The FIFA World Cup 2026 R32 match between Germany and Paraguay will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional message before Round of 32 clash vs Argentina

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Germany and Paraguay approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

FIFA WC 2026, Germany vs Paraguay R32: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

In a heartbreaking incident, Venezuelan football club Deportivo La Guaira confirmed that Argentine defender Lucas Trejo’s wife and two children lost their lives in the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa, were killed after two powerful earthquakes hit the Yaracuy region. Their apartment building collapsed during the disaster and they were reported missing before rescue teams later confirmed their deaths. Lucas Trejo was not with his family at the time. He was in Caracas with his club, Maritimo, preparing for an upcoming match.&nbsp;In an official statement, Deportivo La Guaira expressed its condolences to Trejo and his family, saying they stand with him during this painful time and pray for the souls of his wife and children.&nbsp;"From the #DLG we join the grief that overwhelms player Lucas Trejo, for the sensitive passing of his wife, Yanina Maranella, and of his children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo. Peace to their souls and comfort for Lucas and all his loved ones," the club said in an official statement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinha-shares-emotional-message-before-round-of-32-clash-vs-argentina-1782718041023">FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional message before Round of 32 clash vs Argentina</a>&nbsp;Trejo’s family was staying in Playa Grande, one of the areas worst affected by the earthquakes. After losing contact with them, the footballer appealed for help on the social media.&nbsp;“Our building in Playa Grande collapsed. I don't know anything about my family. Please pray for them and share this message in case someone saw them. I want to believe they weren't there. Please pray for my family, ” Trejo wrote on Instagram before the tragic news was confirmed.&nbsp;According to the United Nations, nearly seven million people may have been affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Jun 24. The disaster has claimed around 1,000 lives, while thousands of people are still reported missing.

Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa, were killed after two powerful earthquakes hit the Yaracuy region. 

In a heartbreaking incident, Venezuelan football club Deportivo La Guaira confirmed that Argentine defender Lucas Trejo’s wife and two children lost their lives in the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa, were killed after two powerful earthquakes hit the Yaracuy region. Their apartment building collapsed during the disaster and they were reported missing before rescue teams later confirmed their deaths. Lucas Trejo was not with his family at the time. He was in Caracas with his club, Maritimo, preparing for an upcoming match. In an official statement, Deportivo La Guaira expressed its condolences to Trejo and his family, saying they stand with him during this painful time and pray for the souls of his wife and children. "From the #DLG we join the grief that overwhelms player Lucas Trejo, for the sensitive passing of his wife, Yanina Maranella, and of his children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo. Peace to their souls and comfort for Lucas and all his loved ones," the club said in an official statement. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional message before Round of 32 clash vs Argentina Trejo’s family was staying in Playa Grande, one of the areas worst affected by the earthquakes. After losing contact with them, the footballer appealed for help on the social media. “Our building in Playa Grande collapsed. I don't know anything about my family. Please pray for them and share this message in case someone saw them. I want to believe they weren't there. Please pray for my family, ” Trejo wrote on Instagram before the tragic news was confirmed. According to the United Nations, nearly seven million people may have been affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Jun 24. The disaster has claimed around 1,000 lives, while thousands of people are still reported missing.

Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa, were killed after two powerful earthquakes hit the Yaracuy region.&nbsp;

Argentine footballer’s wife and children die in Venezuela earthquake

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has shared an emotional message on Instagram after receiving support from football fans around the world ahead of his team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against defending champions Argentina. The experienced goalkeeper said he was deeply touched by the love and encouragement he received following Cape Verde’s impressive World Cup campaign.&nbsp;“I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything that has happened. Seeing millions of people from all corners of the globe reach out like this took me completely by surprise,” Vozinha wrote.&nbsp;He added that it would take time for him to fully realise the importance of the moment and the overwhelming response from fans.&nbsp;“I know it will take some time for me to process all of this and fully grasp the magnitude of what I'm experiencing,” he added.&nbsp;The goalkeeper also thanked Brazilian broadcaster CazeTV for helping share his story with football fans across the globe.&nbsp;"I want to thank @cazetv from the bottom of my heart for sparking this wave of affection and for making it all possible. I have no words to express my gratitude," he wrote.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-uruguays-manuel-ugarte-reveals-suffering-from-most-serious-injury-a-footballer-can-face-1782714218268">FIFA 2026 | Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte reveals suffering from 'most serious injury a footballer can face'</a>&nbsp;He ended his message by saying he was proud to represent his country with humility as Cape Verde prepare for one of the biggest matches in their history against Argentina on Jul 4.&nbsp;"From Cape Verde to the world--with true humility and a heart full of gratitude," the post read.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-who-is-michel-nkuka-mboladinga-dr-congo-fan-who-is-a-living-statue-1782707299039">FIFA 2026 | Meet Michel Nkuka Mboladinga - DR Congo fan who's 'a living statue'</a>&nbsp;Cape Verde reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after finishing second in their group with three draws and three points, behind Spain, who topped the group with seven points. They are the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds.&nbsp;Vozinha has also achieved a special milestone, as the 40-year-old has kept two clean sheets in the ongoing tournament, making him only the third goalkeeper in FIFA World Cup history to record multiple clean sheets after turning 40.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shared an emotional Instagram message thanking fans around the world for their support ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against defending champions Argentina.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has shared an emotional message on Instagram after receiving support from football fans around the world ahead of his team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against defending champions Argentina. The experienced goalkeeper said he was deeply touched by the love and encouragement he received following Cape Verde’s impressive World Cup campaign. “I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything that has happened. Seeing millions of people from all corners of the globe reach out like this took me completely by surprise,” Vozinha wrote. He added that it would take time for him to fully realise the importance of the moment and the overwhelming response from fans. “I know it will take some time for me to process all of this and fully grasp the magnitude of what I'm experiencing,” he added. The goalkeeper also thanked Brazilian broadcaster CazeTV for helping share his story with football fans across the globe. "I want to thank @cazetv from the bottom of my heart for sparking this wave of affection and for making it all possible. I have no words to express my gratitude," he wrote. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte reveals suffering from 'most serious injury a footballer can face' He ended his message by saying he was proud to represent his country with humility as Cape Verde prepare for one of the biggest matches in their history against Argentina on Jul 4. "From Cape Verde to the world--with true humility and a heart full of gratitude," the post read.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shared an emotional Instagram message thanking fans around the world for their support ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against defending champions Argentina.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shares emotional message before Round of 32 clash vs Argentina

Uruguay's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA World Cup 2026</a> campaign came to an end in group-stage when they lost to Spain in their final Group H match. During the game, Manuel Ugarte, who plays for Manchester United in English Premier League, suffered a horrific injury. Ugarte was taken off the field in a stretcher after he twisted his knee, somrthing which he defined as the 'worst injury a footballer can face.'Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-who-is-michel-nkuka-mboladinga-dr-congo-fan-who-is-a-living-statue-1782707299039">FIFA 2026 | Meet Michel Nkuka Mboladinga - DR Congo's fan who is 'a living statue'</a><h2>What happed to Manuel Ugarte?</h2>In the last group match of both Spain and Uruguay on Friday (Jun 26) in Guadalajara in Mexico, only one goal was scored with Spain winning 1-0. The goal came in 42nd minute with Alex Baena finding the net. During the set up of the goal, Ugarte tried to make a tackle but fell awkwardly and twisted his knee. He was eventually taken off on a stretcher as his team lost the match.

After the injury, he was checked by Uruguay's medical staff on Saturday (Jun 28) and is now expected to travel to Manchester for further assessment. Meanwhile, several media reports from Uruguay are claiming that Ugarte has suffered a cruciate ligament injury, which can make him unavailable for months.<h2>What did Ugarte say about injury?</h2>Talking to Instagram about his injury, Ugarte wrote: "Suffering the most serious injury a footballer can face in one of the most important matches in my country's history, and seeing it end this way without being able to stay on the pitch and support my team-mates until the final whistle, is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life.""Hitting rock bottom will make me stronger in every sense, and I truly believe that's the case here. Without a doubt, when life wants you to stop, it finds a way to let you know. It's up to me to take the positives from this. Success in life is about starting again every time you fall," he added.

In the last group match of both Spain and Uruguay on Friday (Jun 26) in Guadalajara in Mexico, only one goal was scored with Spain winning 1-0. During the set up of the goal, Ugarte tried to make a tackle but fell awkwardly and twisted his knee.

Uruguay's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end in group-stage when they lost to Spain in their final Group H match. During the game, Manuel Ugarte, who plays for Manchester United in English Premier League, suffered a horrific injury. Ugarte was taken off the field in a stretcher after he twisted his knee, somrthing which he defined as the 'worst injury a footballer can face.' Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Meet Michel Nkuka Mboladinga - DR Congo's fan who is 'a living statue' What happed to Manuel Ugarte? In the last group match of both Spain and Uruguay on Friday (Jun 26) in Guadalajara in Mexico, only one goal was scored with Spain winning 1-0. The goal came in 42nd minute with Alex Baena finding the net. During the set up of the goal, Ugarte tried to make a tackle but fell awkwardly and twisted his knee. He was eventually taken off on a stretcher as his team lost the match.

In the last group match of both Spain and Uruguay on Friday (Jun 26) in Guadalajara in Mexico, only one goal was scored with Spain winning 1-0. During the set up of the goal, Ugarte tried to make a tackle but fell awkwardly and twisted his knee.

FIFA 2026 | Uruguay's Manuel Ugarte reveals suffering from 'most serious injury a footballer can face'

Dominican Republic of Congo (DR Congo), the cental African country, is having their moment in the FIFA World Cup 2026, their second apperance ever in the tournament history and first since 1974. Their first group-stage match was against Portugal on June 16 and the football minnows drew the game 1-1. The fans were ecstatic with the result but one fan, in particular, was missing amid the see of blue jerseys which showed support for DR Congo. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the statue fan as he's known, for offering a tribute to Patrice Émery Lumumba - Congo's first prime minister after the country gained independece from Belgium in 1960 - was missing from the crowd.<h2>Who is Michel Nkuka Mboladinga?</h2>Mboladinga, who is fondly called "Lumumba Vea" or "Lumumba Lives," rose to the prominence during Africa Cup of Nations 2025 when he stood like a statue throughout all games of DR Congo as a mark of respect to contury's first PM Patrice Lumumba. He was in crowd when DR Congo faced Colombia in Mexico for the first time in the tournament.

Talking about why he chose to do this, Mboladinga told CNN Sports on Monday (Jun 22) from Mexico: "He’s my inspiration. Patrice Lumumba is a symbol of unity – the one who taught Congolese to stand and to be proud."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-south-korea-coach-hong-resigns-hours-after-president-calls-out-incompetent-people-for-early-exit-1782701488839">FIFA 2026 | South Korea coach Hong resigns hours after president calls out 'incompetent people' for early exit</a>"I am a living statue," Mboladinga said about the heat in North America. "The climate has no impact on me. My job is not just to stand there, but rather to communicate energy, strength and power to the players. That is what I am focusing on."<h2>Who was Patrice Lumumba?</h2>In 1960, Congo got independence from colonial rule of Belgium which had started in 1885 under King Leopold II. The country kept fighting and Lumumba was an iconic figure in the struggle of independence. He became the country's first Prime Minister but was shot dead only seven months into the tenure at the age of 35.Lumumba, however, continues to attract reverence and respect throughout the continent with civil right activist Malcolm X calling him "the greatest Black man who ever walked the African continent" in 1964.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the statue fan as he's known, for offering a tribute to Patrice Émery Lumumba - Congo's first prime minister after the country gained independece from Belgium in 1960.

Dominican Republic of Congo (DR Congo), the cental African country, is having their moment in the FIFA World Cup 2026, their second apperance ever in the tournament history and first since 1974. Their first group-stage match was against Portugal on June 16 and the football minnows drew the game 1-1. The fans were ecstatic with the result but one fan, in particular, was missing amid the see of blue jerseys which showed support for DR Congo. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the statue fan as he's known, for offering a tribute to Patrice Émery Lumumba - Congo's first prime minister after the country gained independece from Belgium in 1960 - was missing from the crowd. Who is Michel Nkuka Mboladinga? Mboladinga, who is fondly called "Lumumba Vea" or "Lumumba Lives," rose to the prominence during Africa Cup of Nations 2025 when he stood like a statue throughout all games of DR Congo as a mark of respect to contury's first PM Patrice Lumumba. He was in crowd when DR Congo faced Colombia in Mexico for the first time in the tournament.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the statue fan as he's known, for offering a tribute to Patrice Émery Lumumba - Congo's first prime minister after the country gained independece from Belgium in 1960.

FIFA 2026 | Meet Michel Nkuka Mboladinga - DR Congo's fan who is 'a living statue'

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has stepped down after his sides unceremonious exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. South Korea were in Group A along with co-hosts Mexico, South Africa, and Czechia. Hong's side lost 1-0 against Mexico and South Africa, and their only win in the group stage came against Czechia 2-1. They ended up with just three points which were not enough for them to advance to the R32. After the loss, South Korea president Lee Jae Myung also called out 'incompetent people' being put in the leadership roles, following which, Hong, in his second stint as coach, decided to step down.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-it-is-a-free-hit-says-canada-coach-marsch-after-last-gasp-r32-win-against-south-africa-1782698097740">FIFA 2026 | 'It is a free hit,' says Canada coach Marsch after last-gasp R32 win against South Africa</a><h2>South Korea coach resigns after president's remarks</h2>Disappointed by the early exit, Lee wrote on X: "When loyalty and factionalism are valued over competence, and incompetent people are appointed to leadership positions, the outcome is all but inevitable. I offer my deepest apologies to the public for the profound disappointment caused by this unacceptable outcome. We will move swiftly to reform sports administration to ensure that nothing like this happens again.

Hours after the president's remarks, Hong addressed reporters in Mexico and said, according to Yohnap news agency: "Over the past two years I asked myself the same question whenever I had to make important decisions, select players or prepare for training session and matches: ‘Is this the right choice for Korean football?’. I can not say every decision has been the right one, but I can tell you that I have made every decision with Korean football in mind."Hong, 57, was the head coach second time of the South Korea national team. He had also exited from the poisition following the team's dismal performance in 2014 FIFA World Cup as well. The former captain's most controversial decision in the ongoing edition was benching veteran captain Son Heung-min for the game agains South Africa, where they needed a draw, but went on to lose the game and exited the tournament eventully.

South Korea exited the World Cup in group stage after losing to Mexico and South Africa in Group A, following which president called out ‘incompetent people’ in leadership position and Hong resigned hours after.

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo has stepped down after his sides unceremonious exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. South Korea were in Group A along with co-hosts Mexico, South Africa, and Czechia. Hong's side lost 1-0 against Mexico and South Africa, and their only win in the group stage came against Czechia 2-1. They ended up with just three points which were not enough for them to advance to the R32. After the loss, South Korea president Lee Jae Myung also called out 'incompetent people' being put in the leadership roles, following which, Hong, in his second stint as coach, decided to step down. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | 'It is a free hit,' says Canada coach Marsch after last-gasp R32 win against South Africa South Korea coach resigns after president's remarks Disappointed by the early exit, Lee wrote on X: "When loyalty and factionalism are valued over competence, and incompetent people are appointed to leadership positions, the outcome is all but inevitable. I offer my deepest apologies to the public for the profound disappointment caused by this unacceptable outcome. We will move swiftly to reform sports administration to ensure that nothing like this happens again.

South Korea exited the World Cup in group stage after losing to Mexico and South Africa in Group A, following which president called out ‘incompetent people’ in leadership position and Hong resigned hours after.

FIFA 2026 | South Korea coach Hong resigns hours after president calls out 'incompetent people' for early exit

Canada coach Jesse Marsch hailed his squad as "Canadian heroes" after the co-hosts made history on Sunday (Jun 28) by becoming the first team in the expanded 48-nation <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA World Cup 2026</a> to reach the last 16. Canada won 1-0 against South Africa at a raucous SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in the injury post post regulation period of 90 minutes. It was a landmark result for a nation that had lost all six of its previous World Cup matches across two appearances, a record that Marsch and his players have now buried emphatically. With large parts of the arena draped in red, the American coach gathered his entire squad on the pitch at the final whistle to deliver a team talk that quickly went viral, telling his players they had become heroes of a nation.

<h2>Canada coach hails players after last-gasp win</h2>Speaking to reporters in the post-match press conference, Marsch was unapologetic about his decision to address his players on the pitch, a moment that drew some criticism for being performative. "There are people who like to say it's performative to meet on the pitch, and frankly, I don't give a s*** what people have to say," said Marsch. "Like, all I care about is our own team and what we do together." He added that he had wanted to give "voice to them how important a moment this will prove to be for the sport in the country."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-scales-footballing-peak-with-free-kick-goal-against-jordan-breaks-68-year-old-world-cup-record-1782654376199">Lionel Messi shatters 68-year-old World Cup record with stunning goal vs Jordan</a>Canada finished second in their group behind Switzerland, which meant they had to leave home soil for the knockout stages, a blow given the electric atmosphere that had surrounded them in Vancouver. "We were disappointed to have to leave Canada, given the fanfare and passion around everything for the World Cup and our team," admitted Marsch. "But the guys quickly refocused and knew that this was a massive opportunity."Their Round of 16 destination is Houston, where they will face either Morocco, whom Marsch called "a modern giant" for their 2022 semi-final heroics, or three-time finalists the Netherlands, a side he described as "a traditional giant."Far from being overawed, Marsch is embracing the occasion. "I feel like it's a free hit, and we're going to go after it and do everything we can to see if we can find a way to get a win," he said.<h2>Where to watch and live stream Canada's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?</h2>Canada's knockout matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)

It was a landmark result for a nation that had lost all six of its previous World Cup matches across two appearances, a record that Marsch and his players have now buried emphatically.

Canada coach Jesse Marsch hailed his squad as "Canadian heroes" after the co-hosts made history on Sunday (Jun 28) by becoming the first team in the expanded 48-nation FIFA World Cup 2026 to reach the last 16. Canada won 1-0 against South Africa at a raucous SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in the injury post post regulation period of 90 minutes. It was a landmark result for a nation that had lost all six of its previous World Cup matches across two appearances, a record that Marsch and his players have now buried emphatically. With large parts of the arena draped in red, the American coach gathered his entire squad on the pitch at the final whistle to deliver a team talk that quickly went viral, telling his players they had become heroes of a nation.

It was a landmark result for a nation that had lost all six of its previous World Cup matches across two appearances, a record that Marsch and his players have now buried emphatically.

FIFA 2026 | 'It is a free hit,' says Canada coach Marsch after last-gasp R32 win against South Africa

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a brilliant free kick, his sixth goal in just three World Cup 2026 appearances, to help the defending champions Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 on Sunday (Jun 28) at the Dallas Stadium. Like he has been doing in every game since the start of this tournament, Messi broke a few records and continues to lead the race for the Golden Boot. Messi currently has more goals in this tournament than world-class strikers like Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and even his oldest foe and greatest rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.&nbsp;Messi’s goal completed Argentina’s dominating run in the group stages, as they finished at the top with nine points (three wins in as many matches), qualifying for the Round of 32. However, Messi’s brilliant free-kick strike against Jordan saw him break a 68-year-old World Cup record.&nbsp;

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Messi has now scored in seven successive World Cup matches, continuing from the triumphant 2022 edition in Qatar.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-wins-no-losses-no-problem-cape-verde-unique-path-to-fifa-world-cup-2026-knockouts-argentina-round-of-32-1782637025798">No Wins, No Losses, No Problem: Cape Verde’s unique path to World Cup knockouts</a> &nbsp;Messi broke former French striker Just Fontaine’s record for goals in six consecutive World Cup matches (1958 edition); Brazilian forward Jairzinho also did so during the 1970 edition, which Brazil won.

"Simply incredible," ex-England midfielder Danny Murphy said on BBC One. "He just impacts games. &nbsp;"He's so clever, so bright. He's so aware of what's going on around him. It's an absolute pleasure to watch him do what he does." &nbsp;Earlier, Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring through a brilliant Messi-like free kick, with Lautaro Martinez doubling the lead with his first-ever World Cup goal in the bottom corner soon after. Jordan scored one in the second half before Messi's brilliance helped him secure his sixth so far in this World Cup. &nbsp;Meanwhile, a win for Argentina ensures them a place in the knockouts, with their next game scheduled against the tournament’s debutants, Cape Verde, in the Round of 32.

Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score a brilliant free-kick, sealing Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan and shattering a historic 68-year-old World Cup record.

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a brilliant free kick, his sixth goal in just three World Cup 2026 appearances, to help the defending champions Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 on Sunday (Jun 28) at the Dallas Stadium. Like he has been doing in every game since the start of this tournament, Messi broke a few records and continues to lead the race for the Golden Boot. Messi currently has more goals in this tournament than world-class strikers like Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and even his oldest foe and greatest rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi’s goal completed Argentina’s dominating run in the group stages, as they finished at the top with nine points (three wins in as many matches), qualifying for the Round of 32. However, Messi’s brilliant free-kick strike against Jordan saw him break a 68-year-old World Cup record.

Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score a brilliant free-kick, sealing Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan and shattering a historic 68-year-old World Cup record.

Lionel Messi scales footballing peak with goal against Jordan; breaks 68-year-old World Cup record

Lionel Messi shared a message of unity after Argentina finished the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage with three straight wins. Following the team's 3-1 victory over Jordan, the captain posted on Instagram, "One more win to complete the group stage. We're still together." Messi also reached another milestone after coming on as a substitute in the 60th minute and scoring Argentina's third goal with a stunning free-kick in the 80th minute. It was his sixth World Cup goal from outside the penalty area, breaking the previous record of five set by Brazil legend Rivelino.&nbsp;The goal took Messi’s total World Cup tally to 19, making him Argentina’s highest scorer in the tournament. It was also his sixth goal of the ongoing World Cup, after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria and two goals against Austria.&nbsp;The 39-year-old became the first men’s player to score in seven straight FIFA World Cup appearances. He also joined Cristiano Ronaldo, David Villa and Fernando Torres as the only players to score in all three group-stage matches of a single World Cup since 1998.&nbsp;Argentina’s win was another historic moment as it became the country’s 50th victory at the FIFA World Cup. Only Brazil and Germany have achieved more World Cup wins.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-wins-no-losses-no-problem-cape-verde-unique-path-to-fifa-world-cup-2026-knockouts-argentina-round-of-32-1782637025798">No Wins, No Losses, No Problem: Cape Verde’s unique path to World Cup knockouts</a>

With qualification already secured, coach Lionel Scaloni made nine changes to the starting lineup. Giovani Lo Celso opened the scoring with a superb free-kick on his World Cup debut, while Lautaro Martinez added a second goal from the penalty spot after a VAR review.&nbsp;Jordan pulled one goal back through Musa Al-Tamaari in the 55th minute, but Messi’s arrival helped Argentina regain control. His late free-kick sealed a perfect group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches.&nbsp;Argentina will now play World Cup debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 32 on Jul 4 in Miami. Jordan were eliminated after losing all three of their group-stage games.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Lionel Messi praised Argentina's team spirit after the defending champions completed a perfect FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches.

Lionel Messi shared a message of unity after Argentina finished the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage with three straight wins. Following the team's 3-1 victory over Jordan, the captain posted on Instagram, "One more win to complete the group stage. We're still together." Messi also reached another milestone after coming on as a substitute in the 60th minute and scoring Argentina's third goal with a stunning free-kick in the 80th minute. It was his sixth World Cup goal from outside the penalty area, breaking the previous record of five set by Brazil legend Rivelino. The goal took Messi’s total World Cup tally to 19, making him Argentina’s highest scorer in the tournament. It was also his sixth goal of the ongoing World Cup, after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria and two goals against Austria. The 39-year-old became the first men’s player to score in seven straight FIFA World Cup appearances. He also joined Cristiano Ronaldo, David Villa and Fernando Torres as the only players to score in all three group-stage matches of a single World Cup since 1998. Argentina’s win was another historic moment as it became the country’s 50th victory at the FIFA World Cup. Only Brazil and Germany have achieved more World Cup wins. Also Read - No Wins, No Losses, No Problem: Cape Verde’s unique path to World Cup knockouts

Lionel Messi praised Argentina's team spirit after the defending champions completed a perfect FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches.

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'We're still together,' says Messi after Argentina's win over Jordan

Cape Verde played three matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, winning none, losing none, and drawing all, qualifying for the knockouts in a historic feat. Drawn in Group H alongside two former World Cup winners, Spain and Uruguay, and also notorious giant killers Saudi Arabia, Verde was expected to finish dead last -- interestingly, they did not and qualified for the knockouts.<h3>Cape Verde’s unique path to the Round of 32</h3>Imagine finishing second in a group consisting of Spain and Uruguay. It’s Cape Verde, the third tiniest country (population-wise), and their players’ will that withstood this challenge and all odds to advance to the next stage. &nbsp;Starting against Spain, Cape Verde announced its arrival on the world stage by restricting the 2010 world champions from scoring and eventually playing out a scoreless draw. While Spanish fans, players, and even coaches sounded disappointed by this missed chance, Verde found a new hero in their goalkeeper, the 40-year-old Vozinha.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/death-threats-different-balls-one-winner-inside-the-chaotic-1930-world-cup-final-1782553265187">Death Threats, Different Balls, One Winner: Inside the chaotic 1930 World Cup final</a> &nbsp;The country celebrated that draw like a World Cup win, with the fans taking to the streets and social media buzzing for the unlikely hero Vozinha. His presence on the internet grew massively, with a surge in his Instagram following that surpassed some of the biggest names worldwide, including Manuel Neuer. &nbsp;Next up was Uruguay, and Cape Verde created history against them by scoring its first-ever World Cup goal, adding one more soon after. Cape Verde also conceded twice and finished 2-2.&nbsp; &nbsp;After Spain, they denied Uruguay a chance to secure a win and make any impression on the points table. However, after Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their second game, they took an unassailable lead, leaving three teams to fight for the remaining spot.

<h3>Draw against Saudi Arabia and history</h3>Not a win, nor a loss, just a draw, at least – this was Cape Verde’s possible and best way to finish second and qualify for the World Cup knockouts. Against Saudi Arabia in their final group stage game, they did exactly what was asked of them, playing another gritty draw and entering the record books.&nbsp;IN PICS| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/dutch-1974-brazil-1982-5-greatest-football-teams-to-never-win-the-fifa-world-cup-1782554407328">Dutch '74, Brazil '82: The 5 greatest football teams to never win the FIFA World Cup</a> &nbsp;By simply refusing to accept defeat, Cape Verde knocked out South American giants Uruguay and Saudi Arabia without even winning against them.<h3>Planning and power of diaspora</h3>Although their success looks like an overnight miracle, Cape Verde’s road to the World Cup knockouts was built on careful and long-term planning away from the spotlight. &nbsp;Over the years, the Cape Verdean Football Federation (FCF) embraced its vast international diaspora to bolster and form the national squad for the World Cup. Of the 26 squad players picked for this showpiece event, 14 were born outside of the country, including six raised in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Blending the European talent with local love for the game, Cape Verde formed a squad and made it to North America. &nbsp;The reward? A dream Round of 32 tie against the defending world champions, Argentina, on July 3, 2026, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.&nbsp;

Against all odds, Cape Verde makes history at the FIFA World Cup 2026! Discover how tactical brilliance and diaspora power fueled their miracle run to the Round of 32.

Cape Verde played three matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, winning none, losing none, and drawing all, qualifying for the knockouts in a historic feat. Drawn in Group H alongside two former World Cup winners, Spain and Uruguay, and also notorious giant killers Saudi Arabia, Verde was expected to finish dead last -- interestingly, they did not and qualified for the knockouts. Cape Verde’s unique path to the Round of 32 Imagine finishing second in a group consisting of Spain and Uruguay. It’s Cape Verde, the third tiniest country (population-wise), and their players’ will that withstood this challenge and all odds to advance to the next stage. Starting against Spain, Cape Verde announced its arrival on the world stage by restricting the 2010 world champions from scoring and eventually playing out a scoreless draw. While Spanish fans, players, and even coaches sounded disappointed by this missed chance, Verde found a new hero in their goalkeeper, the 40-year-old Vozinha. Also read| Death Threats, Different Balls, One Winner: Inside the chaotic 1930 World Cup final The country celebrated that draw like a World Cup win, with the fans taking to the streets and social media buzzing for the unlikely hero Vozinha. His presence on the internet grew massively, with a surge in his Instagram following that surpassed some of the biggest names worldwide, including Manuel Neuer. Next up was Uruguay, and Cape Verde created history against them by scoring its first-ever World Cup goal, adding one more soon after. Cape Verde also conceded twice and finished 2-2. After Spain, they denied Uruguay a chance to secure a win and make any impression on the points table. However, after Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their second game, they took an unassailable lead, leaving three teams to fight for the remaining spot.

Against all odds, Cape Verde makes history at the FIFA World Cup 2026! Discover how tactical brilliance and diaspora power fueled their miracle run to the Round of 32.

No Wins, No Losses, No Problem: Cape Verde’s unique path to World Cup knockouts

Even with a FIFA World Cup trophy and a certain Lionel Messi on their side, Argentina is not ready to underestimate the tournament debutants and 'very tough' Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Despite a formidable group stage showing, including convincing wins over Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, Argentina's first knockout match in their title defence is against the third-tiniest country to qualify for the tournament's next stage. Although they are the massive favourites to beat Cape Verde big in Miami on July 3, the defending champions will not discount their opponents.&nbsp;After topping Group J, Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez, who scored the penalty against Jordan - his first goal of this edition - said, “We are feeling good, now we have to rest, recharge our batteries to think about what is coming, which is going to be difficult.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-round-of-32-complete-match-schedule-teams-venues-and-live-streaming-details-1782620753683">FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Complete match schedule, teams, venues and live streaming details</a> &nbsp;“Today, we faced an important team like Jordan, we had to do our job, and we did it, and that's why we leave happy and very excited for what's to come.”

Meanwhile, Martinez's fellow goal scorer in the game, Giovani Lo Celso, also echoed the same intentions, saying they couldn’t have asked for a better first half. He continued saying that Argentina will now prepare for their next challenge against Cape Verde, the team that refused to accept a defeat against giants like Spain and Uruguay in their Group H. &nbsp;"It's a pity about the goal we conceded today, we would've liked to end with a clean sheet," he said. "Still, I think it was a very good group stage. Now the most important part begins. &nbsp;"From now on, it's about turning the page and thinking about Cape Verde, who will be a very tough opponent."

Defending champions Argentina refuse to overlook history-making underdogs Cape Verde in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Read post-match insights from Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso ahead of the July 3 clash in Miami.

Even with a FIFA World Cup trophy and a certain Lionel Messi on their side, Argentina is not ready to underestimate the tournament debutants and 'very tough' Cape Verde in the Round of 32. Despite a formidable group stage showing, including convincing wins over Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, Argentina's first knockout match in their title defence is against the third-tiniest country to qualify for the tournament's next stage. Although they are the massive favourites to beat Cape Verde big in Miami on July 3, the defending champions will not discount their opponents. After topping Group J, Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez, who scored the penalty against Jordan - his first goal of this edition - said, “We are feeling good, now we have to rest, recharge our batteries to think about what is coming, which is going to be difficult. Also read| FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Complete match schedule, teams, venues and live streaming details “Today, we faced an important team like Jordan, we had to do our job, and we did it, and that's why we leave happy and very excited for what's to come.”

Defending champions Argentina refuse to overlook history-making underdogs Cape Verde in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Read post-match insights from Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso ahead of the July 3 clash in Miami.

World Cup 2026: Champions Argentina not underestimating ‘very tough’ Cape Verde in R32 clash

Africa has made history at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with nine of its 10 teams qualifying for the Round of 32. This is the highest number of African teams ever to reach the knockout stage in a single tournament. The previous record was two teams, set in 2014 when Algeria and Nigeria advanced in Brazil. Before this tournament, only six African nations had ever reached the World Cup knockout stage. This year, Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Egypt, Algeria, Congo and Cabo Verde all secured places in the Round of 32. Tunisia was the only African team to miss out.&nbsp;Algeria confirmed its place after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Austria on Sunday. With the score tied 2-2 in stoppage time, captain Riyad Mahrez scored what looked like the winning goal, however, Austria equalised with the final kick of the match. The draw was enough for both teams to qualify.&nbsp;The Democratic Republic of Congo also created history by coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1. It was the country’s first-ever World Cup victory and earned it a place in the knockout stage for the first time. Congo will now face England in the Round of 32.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-17-recap-portugal-play-draw-but-through-r32-and-more-results-1782623397224">FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 17 Recap: Portugal play draw but through R32 and more results</a>&nbsp;Cabo Verde continued its impressive run by drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. The team advanced after three consecutive draws, having also held Spain and Uruguay. It became the first team since Chile in 1998 to reach the knockout stage without winning a group match.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-round-of-32-complete-match-schedule-teams-venues-and-live-streaming-details-1782620753683">FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Complete match schedule, teams, venues and live streaming details</a>&nbsp;Morocco, the first African nation to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, has once again impressed by drawing 1-1 with Brazil during the group stage and remains one of the tournament’s strongest teams.&nbsp;While Africa celebrates a record nine teams in the Round of 32, Asia has only two representatives in the knockout stage, Japan and Australia.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Africa made World Cup history as nine of its 10 teams qualified for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This breaks the previous record, where only two African teams had reached the knockout stage in a single tournament.

Africa has made history at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with nine of its 10 teams qualifying for the Round of 32. This is the highest number of African teams ever to reach the knockout stage in a single tournament. The previous record was two teams, set in 2014 when Algeria and Nigeria advanced in Brazil. Before this tournament, only six African nations had ever reached the World Cup knockout stage. This year, Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Egypt, Algeria, Congo and Cabo Verde all secured places in the Round of 32. Tunisia was the only African team to miss out. Algeria confirmed its place after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Austria on Sunday. With the score tied 2-2 in stoppage time, captain Riyad Mahrez scored what looked like the winning goal, however, Austria equalised with the final kick of the match. The draw was enough for both teams to qualify. The Democratic Republic of Congo also created history by coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1. It was the country’s first-ever World Cup victory and earned it a place in the knockout stage for the first time. Congo will now face England in the Round of 32. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 17 Recap: Portugal play draw but through R32 and more results Cabo Verde continued its impressive run by drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. The team advanced after three consecutive draws, having also held Spain and Uruguay. It became the first team since Chile in 1998 to reach the knockout stage without winning a group match.

Africa made World Cup history as nine of its 10 teams qualified for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This breaks the previous record, where only two African teams had reached the knockout stage in a single tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Nine out of ten African nations advance to Round of 32

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 17 on Sunday (Jun 28) saw England beat Panama 2-0 with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Croatia reached the Round of 32 after a late goal gave them a 2-1 win over Ghana. Colombia and Portugal played a goalless draw, with Colombia finishing top of the group and Portugal in second place. DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1, earning their first-ever World Cup win and a place in the knockout stage. Algeria and Austria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw and both teams moved into the Round of 32. Defending champions Argentina also finished the group stage strongly, beating Jordan 3-1 to top their group with a perfect record. The thirteen day of the 48-team tournament, running until Jul 19, delivered several key moments, records and drama both on and off the pitch.&nbsp;Here’s a look at all the major highlights from Day 17 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.<h3>England cruise to 2-0 win over Panama, seal top spot in Group L</h3>England beat Panama 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match in New Jersey on Saturday, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Panama finished their World Cup campaign without a point or a goal. England topped Group L after a strong finish to the group stage, with Croatia coming second. Ghana, who had already qualified earlier, ended third in the group.&nbsp;<h3>Croatia advance to knockout Round of 32 with win over Ghana</h3>Nikola Vlasic scored a late header to help Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 and qualify for the World Cup Round of 32. Croatia finished second in Group L, behind England, who topped the group after a 2-0 win over Panama. Ghana ended third in the group but had already secured a place in the Round of 32 after a 1-0 win over Panama and a goalless draw with England.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-round-of-32-complete-match-schedule-teams-venues-and-live-streaming-details-1782620753683">FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Complete match schedule, teams, venues and live streaming details</a><h3>Colombia hold Portugal to a goalless draw and top Group K</h3>Colombia and Portugal played a goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match in Miami, with Colombia finishing top of the group and Portugal second. This was Colombia’s first-ever goalless draw in a World Cup match.&nbsp;Colombia thought they had scored a late winner through Davinson Sanchez, but the goal was ruled out after the assistant referee flagged him marginally offside. Despite chances for both teams in the final moments, neither side could score.&nbsp;Both Colombia and Portugal have qualified for the Round of 32.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-harry-kane-becomes-england-s-highest-world-cup-scorer-1782619604144">FIFA 2026: Harry Kane becomes England's highest World Cup scorer</a><h3>DR Congo make history with comeback win over Uzbekistan to reach knockout stage</h3>The Democratic Republic of Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta, securing their first-ever World Cup win and a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 tournament.&nbsp;The result sends DR Congo into the Round of 32, where they will face England. Uzbekistan exit the tournament after their first World Cup appearance, gaining valuable experience.&nbsp;

<h3>Austria, Algeria play out 3-3 thriller to reach knockouts; Iran eliminated</h3>Algeria and Austria played a thrilling 3-3 draw in their final Group J match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and both teams qualified for the Round of 32. Austria finished second in the group, while Algeria advanced as one of the best third-placed teams.&nbsp;The result ended Iran’s chances of reaching the knockout stage, as they were eliminated after this match.&nbsp;<h3>Argentina defeat Jordan&nbsp;</h3>Defending champions Argentina finished the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage with a perfect record after a 3-1 win over Jordan, securing top spot in Group J.&nbsp;Coach Lionel Scaloni made nine changes to the starting lineup, with captain Lionel Messi starting on the bench, but Argentina still dominated and scored twice in the first half.&nbsp;Argentina won all three group matches and will face debutants Cape Verde in the Round of 32 in Miami on Jul 4. While, Jordan exited their first World Cup after three straight losses, but they managed to score in every group game.

England, Croatia and Argentina won, while Colombia topped their group after a draw with Portugal. DR Congo made history with a win over Uzbekistan and Algeria and Austria both qualified after a 3-3 draw.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 17 on Sunday (Jun 28) saw England beat Panama 2-0 with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Croatia reached the Round of 32 after a late goal gave them a 2-1 win over Ghana. Colombia and Portugal played a goalless draw, with Colombia finishing top of the group and Portugal in second place. DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1, earning their first-ever World Cup win and a place in the knockout stage. Algeria and Austria played out a thrilling 3-3 draw and both teams moved into the Round of 32. Defending champions Argentina also finished the group stage strongly, beating Jordan 3-1 to top their group with a perfect record. The thirteen day of the 48-team tournament, running until Jul 19, delivered several key moments, records and drama both on and off the pitch. Here’s a look at all the major highlights from Day 17 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. England cruise to 2-0 win over Panama, seal top spot in Group L England beat Panama 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match in New Jersey on Saturday, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Panama finished their World Cup campaign without a point or a goal. England topped Group L after a strong finish to the group stage, with Croatia coming second. Ghana, who had already qualified earlier, ended third in the group. Croatia advance to knockout Round of 32 with win over Ghana Nikola Vlasic scored a late header to help Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 and qualify for the World Cup Round of 32. Croatia finished second in Group L, behind England, who topped the group after a 2-0 win over Panama. Ghana ended third in the group but had already secured a place in the Round of 32 after a 1-0 win over Panama and a goalless draw with England. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Complete match schedule, teams, venues and live streaming details Colombia hold Portugal to a goalless draw and top Group K Colombia and Portugal played a goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match in Miami, with Colombia finishing top of the group and Portugal second. This was Colombia’s first-ever goalless draw in a World Cup match. Colombia thought they had scored a late winner through Davinson Sanchez, but the goal was ruled out after the assistant referee flagged him marginally offside. Despite chances for both teams in the final moments, neither side could score. Both Colombia and Portugal have qualified for the Round of 32. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Harry Kane becomes England's highest World Cup scorer DR Congo make history with comeback win over Uzbekistan to reach knockout stage The Democratic Republic of Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta, securing their first-ever World Cup win and a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 tournament. The result sends DR Congo into the Round of 32, where they will face England. Uzbekistan exit the tournament after their first World Cup appearance, gaining valuable experience.

England, Croatia and Argentina won, while Colombia topped their group after a draw with Portugal. DR Congo made history with a win over Uzbekistan and Algeria and Austria both qualified after a 3-3 draw.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 17 Recap: Portugal play draw but through R32 and more results

The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway on Sunday night (Monday IST), with 32 teams battling for a place in the Round of 16. The lineup features the top two teams from each of the 12 groups, along with the eight best third-placed finishers from the group stage. The opening Round of 32 clash will see South Africa face hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Later, five-time world champions Brazil will take on Asian powerhouse Japan in the second fixture.&nbsp;Several of football’s biggest names have also secured their spots in the knockout stage after strong group-stage campaigns, including Argentina, Spain, France, England, Portugal, the Netherlands and Germany.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-harry-kane-becomes-england-s-highest-world-cup-scorer-1782619604144">FIFA 2026: Harry Kane becomes England's highest World Cup scorer</a><h3>Here’s everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32</h3><h3>Teams</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Group</td><td>Team 1</td><td>Team 2</td><td>Team 3</td></tr><tr><td>A</td><td>Mexico (9 points)</td><td>South Africa (4 points)</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>B</td><td>Switzerland (7 points)</td><td>Canada (4 points)</td><td>Bosnia and Herzegovina (4 points)</td></tr><tr><td>C</td><td>Brazil (7 points)</td><td>Morocco (7 points)</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>D</td><td>United States (6 points)</td><td>Australia (4 points)</td><td>Paraguay (4 points)</td></tr><tr><td>E</td><td>Germany (6 points)</td><td>Ivory Coast (6 points)</td><td>Ecuador (4 points)</td></tr><tr><td>F</td><td>Netherlands (7 points)</td><td>Japan (5 points)</td><td>Sweden (4 points)</td></tr><tr><td>G</td><td>Belgium (5 points)</td><td>Egypt (5 points)</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>H</td><td>Spain (7 points)</td><td>Cape Verde (3 points)</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>I</td><td>France (9 points)</td><td>Norway (6 points)</td><td>Senegal (3 points)</td></tr><tr><td>J</td><td>Argentina (9 points)</td><td>Austria (4 points)</td><td>Algeria (4 points)</td></tr><tr><td>K</td><td>Colombia (7 points)</td><td>Portugal (5 points)</td><td>DR Congo (4 points)</td></tr><tr><td>L</td><td>England (7 points)</td><td>Croatia (6 points)</td><td>Ghana (4 points)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h3>Venues</h3><ul><li>Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City</li><li>AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington&nbsp;</li><li>BC Place in Vancouver</li><li>BMO Field in Toronto</li><li>Estadio Azteca in Mexico City</li><li>Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe</li><li>Gillette Stadium in Foxborough</li><li>Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens</li><li>Lumen Field in Seattle</li><li>Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara</li><li>Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta</li><li>MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford</li><li>NRG Stadium in Houston</li><li>SoFi Stadium in Inglewood&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Complete Schedule&nbsp;</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date&nbsp;</td><td>Day</td><td>Team 1</td><td>Team 2</td><td>Venue</td><td>Start Time</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 29</td><td>Monday</td><td>South Africa</td><td>Canada</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood</td><td>12:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 29</td><td>Monday</td><td>Brazil</td><td>Japan</td><td>NRG Stadium, Houston</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 30</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Germany</td><td>Paraguay</td><td>Gillette Stadium, Foxborough</td><td>02:00 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 30</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Netherlands</td><td>Morocco</td><td>Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe</td><td>06:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jun 30</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Ivory Coast</td><td>Norway</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Arlington</td><td>10:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 1</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>France</td><td>Sweden</td><td>MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford</td><td>02:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 1</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Mexico</td><td>Ecuador</td><td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City</td><td>06:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 1</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>England</td><td>DR Congo</td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta</td><td>09:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 2</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Belgium</td><td>Senegal</td><td>Lumen Field, Seattle</td><td>01:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 2</td><td>Thursday</td><td>USA</td><td>Bosnia and Herzegovina</td><td>Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara</td><td>05:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Spain</td><td>Austria</td><td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood</td><td>12:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Portugal</td><td>Croatia</td><td>BMO Field, Toronto</td><td>04:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Switzerland</td><td>Algeria</td><td>BC Place, Vancouver</td><td>08:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 3</td><td>Friday</td><td>Australia</td><td>Egypt</td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium, Arlington</td><td>11:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Argentina</td><td>Cape Verde</td><td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens</td><td>03:30 AM</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 4</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Colombia</td><td>Ghana</td><td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City</td><td>07:00 AM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Teams that win their Round of 32 matches will move into the Round of 16 and the eight winners there will secure places in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;The Round of 16 is scheduled to be played between Jul 4 and Jul 8 (IST), while the quarter-finals will take place from Jul 10 to Jul 12 (IST).<h3>Which TV channel will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matches live in India?</h3>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matches will be broadcast live in India on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network, including Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-football-factory-of-the-world-which-city-holds-this-title-1781860474188">The ‘Football factory of the world’: Which city holds This title?</a><h2>How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matches live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matches will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app (<a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a>).

Here's the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule, including fixtures, venues, match timings and live streaming details.

The knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway on Sunday night (Monday IST), with 32 teams battling for a place in the Round of 16. The lineup features the top two teams from each of the 12 groups, along with the eight best third-placed finishers from the group stage. The opening Round of 32 clash will see South Africa face hosts Canada at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Later, five-time world champions Brazil will take on Asian powerhouse Japan in the second fixture. Several of football’s biggest names have also secured their spots in the knockout stage after strong group-stage campaigns, including Argentina, Spain, France, England, Portugal, the Netherlands and Germany. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Harry Kane becomes England's highest World Cup scorer Here’s everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Teams

Here's the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 schedule, including fixtures, venues, match timings and live streaming details.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Complete match schedule, teams, venues and live streaming details

Harry Kane etched his name into England’s FIFA World Cup history on Sunday (IST) by becoming the country’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament. The England captain scored his 11th World Cup goal in a 2-0 win over Panama in their final Group L match at New York New Jersey Stadium. Kane had equalled Gary Lineker’s long-standing tally of 10 World Cup goals during England’s opening 4-2 victory over Croatia. He now moved ahead of the former striker with a powerful header in the second half against Panama, setting a new national record, according to OptaJoe.&nbsp;England won comfortably with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. After a scoreless first half, Bellingham gave England the lead in the 62nd minute by reacting quickly to a loose ball from a corner and scoring from close range at the near post.&nbsp;England scored their second goal six minutes later. Jude Bellingham sent a good cross into the box and Harry Kane headed the ball powerfully into the net to make it 2-0. The strike also marked Kane’s 18th goal across major international tournaments for England.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-steve-clarke-resigns-as-scotland-head-coach-after-group-stage-exit-1782618388233">FIFA World Cup 2026: Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after group-stage exit</a>&nbsp;Managed by Thomas Tuchel, England opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive win over Croatia before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second outing.&nbsp;The victory over Panama ensured England finished on top of Group L, with Croatia taking second place, while Ghana, who had already booked their place in the next round, ended the group stage in third.

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer after scoring in the Three Lions' 2-0 victory over Panama on Sunday, adding another milestone to his international career.

Harry Kane etched his name into England’s FIFA World Cup history on Sunday (IST) by becoming the country’s all-time leading scorer in the tournament. The England captain scored his 11th World Cup goal in a 2-0 win over Panama in their final Group L match at New York New Jersey Stadium. Kane had equalled Gary Lineker’s long-standing tally of 10 World Cup goals during England’s opening 4-2 victory over Croatia. He now moved ahead of the former striker with a powerful header in the second half against Panama, setting a new national record, according to OptaJoe. England won comfortably with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. After a scoreless first half, Bellingham gave England the lead in the 62nd minute by reacting quickly to a loose ball from a corner and scoring from close range at the near post. England scored their second goal six minutes later. Jude Bellingham sent a good cross into the box and Harry Kane headed the ball powerfully into the net to make it 2-0. The strike also marked Kane’s 18th goal across major international tournaments for England.

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer after scoring in the Three Lions' 2-0 victory over Panama on Sunday, adding another milestone to his international career.

FIFA 2026: Harry Kane becomes England's highest World Cup scorer

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland’s head coach after the team was officially knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Scottish Football Association confirmed on Saturday. The 62-year-old departs after seven years at the charge, a period in which he guided Scottish football by leading the men’s team to its first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years and securing qualification for two consecutive UEFA European Championships.&nbsp;In a statement, the Scottish FA described Clarke as the country’s most successful team manager, saying he had decided to end his tenure following Scotland’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;"The country's most successful national coach has called time on his seven years in charge following confirmation of Scotland's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup," the Scottish FA said in a statement as per Reuters.&nbsp;Scotland finished third in Group C after facing Haiti, Morocco and Brazil. However, they did not earn enough points to finish among the tournament’s eight best third-placed teams, resulting in their elimination before the knockout rounds.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-adil-sheikh-20-aims-to-be-in-national-squad-when-india-qualifies-1782544306379">FIFA 2026 | Adil Sheikh, 20, aims to be in national squad when India qualifies</a>

Clarke had only recently committed his future to the national side, signing a contract extension in May that was due to keep him in charge through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. He was also expected to lead Scotland at UEFA Euro 2028, which will be co-hosted by Britain and Ireland.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-leave-fair-play-message-in-locker-room-after-egypt-draw-1782547829296">FIFA WC 2026: Iran leave 'fair play' message in locker room after Egypt draw</a>&nbsp;"The most emotional part of this goodbye is for my players, without whom we wouldn't have had any of the memories that we've accumulated from 2019 until now," Clarke said. "They deserve all the praise and adulation that they receive, and it was truly an honour to be called their Gaffer. Thanks for having me, and good luck to my successor," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned on Saturday after the team's group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026, just a month after signing a new four-year contract.

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland’s head coach after the team was officially knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Scottish Football Association confirmed on Saturday. The 62-year-old departs after seven years at the charge, a period in which he guided Scottish football by leading the men’s team to its first FIFA World Cup appearance in 28 years and securing qualification for two consecutive UEFA European Championships. In a statement, the Scottish FA described Clarke as the country’s most successful team manager, saying he had decided to end his tenure following Scotland’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "The country's most successful national coach has called time on his seven years in charge following confirmation of Scotland's exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup," the Scottish FA said in a statement as per Reuters. Scotland finished third in Group C after facing Haiti, Morocco and Brazil. However, they did not earn enough points to finish among the tournament’s eight best third-placed teams, resulting in their elimination before the knockout rounds. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Adil Sheikh, 20, aims to be in national squad when India qualifies

Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned on Saturday after the team's group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026, just a month after signing a new four-year contract.

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