The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 bracket is taking shape. See the latest knockout fixtures, possible last-16 clashes, quarter-final routes and the road to the July 19 final

Which teams could face each other in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32? Knockout draw, Last 16 fixtures and routes to the final explained

Scotland remain on the brink of World Cup elimination after losing to Brazil. Discover every result Steve Clarke's side need to qualify for the round of 32

Can Scotland still qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage? Check all the qualification scenarios

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

FIFA WC 2026, Norway vs France: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become the highest-attended and highest-scoring tournament in history, breaking records for spectators and goals with 48 matches still to play

FIFA World Cup 2026 breaks all-time attendance record with 3,605,357 spectators, surpasses 1994 mark

FIFA has removed Michelob ULTRA branding from the Player of the Match award presentations for Muslim players at the 2026 World Cup out of respect for Islamic beliefs regarding alcohol.

FIFA is giving a different POTM to Muslim players at World Cup 2026. Here's what happening

The Company is also witnessing healthy demand from additional brands evaluating partnerships for the Round of 32 (28th June – 3rd July), Round of 16 (4th – 7th July) and the latter stages of the tournament. 

Brand confidence grows as FIFA World Cup 2026 momentum builds on Zee Entertainment

Ecuador shocked Germany with a 2-1 victory to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday as Gonzalo Plata's winner sealed Ecuador's historic achievement

Why did Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declare a national holiday after team qualified for knockout round?

Who is Katia Itzel Garcia? Meet the first Mexican woman to referee a FIFA World Cup match after officiating Netherlands vs Tunisia at FIFA World Cup 2026

Who is Katia Itzel Garcia? Meet the first Mexican woman to referee a FIFA World Cup match

The victory over Curacao took Ivory Coast to six points and secured their place in the knockout stage as Group E runners-up behind Germany

FIFA 2026: Ivory Coast president Alassane Ouattara congratulates team on historic knockout qualification

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 16: Norway vs France, Senegal vs Iraq, Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia, Uruguay vs Spain, New Zealand vs Belgium and Egypt vs Iran

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 16 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?

FIFA 2026 | The tournament has already seen more than 170 goals with group stage still not over. Now, a research has shown that the ball ‘Trionda’ is coming to keeper faster than they are anticipating.

FIFA 2026 | Is 'Trionda' making it difficult for goalkeepers to stop the football?

FIFA 2026 | Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae called out former German player Bastian Schweinsteiger's comments on the team as ‘racist’ after the team qualifed for the maiden knockout stage in their football world cup history.

FIFA 2026 | 'Call it racist,' Ivory Coast coach hits out at ex-German player after R32 qualification

FIFA 2026 | Germany were stunned by Ecuador in Group E while Ivory Coast made it to Round of 32 after win over Curacao. Netherlands also are though after beating Tunisia while Japan qualifed after holding off Sweden to a draw. USA and Australia also qualifed from Group D.

FIFA 2026, Day 15 Round-up | Germany stunned, USA lose but both through in R32 and more results

Homosexuality is illegal in Iran under Islamic law and can carry the death penalty. In Egypt, it is frequently penalised under loosely worded laws that prohibits it.

FIFA 2026 | Pride Flags to be allowed in Iran vs Egypt group-stage match in Seattle

Zee Entertainment achieves a record 20% network share in Week 24 of 2026, driven by FIFA World Cup 2026. Unite8 Sports adds 60 million viewers, becomes India’s second-largest sports portfolio, and reaches over 300 million audiences across TV, digital, and social platforms

Zee Entertainment hits record 20% network share, reaches new milestone with 300 million sports audience across platforms

The FIFA World Cup is the highest-scoring tournament in 68 years with 161 goals scored. Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race, breaks Miroslav Klose's record, and stars including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Erling Haaland remain in contention

FIFA World Cup 2026 becomes highest-scoring World Cup in 68 years as Lionel Messi leads goal rush

Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed Eusebio to become Portugal’s all-time leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer after scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. The Portuguese star also became the first player to score in six different World Cups and extended his career tally to 975 goals

Who Was Eusebio? The ‘Black Panther’ who ruled the 1966 FIFA World Cup before Cristiano Ronaldo broke his record

Nike has launched the Gold Mercurial Superfly RGN football boots to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo's 20-year career. The Portuguese star is set to wear the special edition boots at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after becoming the first player to score in six World Cups

Why are Cristiano Ronaldo’s new gold football boots trending ahead of Portugal vs Colombia match?

Neymar made an emotional return to Brazil's national team after 981 days, admitting he shed tears following Brazil's 3-0 World Cup win over Scotland in Miami

Why did Neymar cry after his 981-day Brazil comeback? Star reveals emotional locker room moment

World Cup 2026's final group matches have sparked comparisons to the 1982 Disgrace of Gijon. Discover why Algeria and Austria could both qualify with a draw and how FIFA’s new head-to-head tiebreak system may be creating fresh controversy

Could Algeria be involved in another 'Disgrace of Gijon' at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Roger Milla remains the oldest player ever to score in a men’s FIFA World Cup match. He set the record at the 1994 World Cup in the United States when he scored against Russia at the age of 42 years and 39 days. 

Who is the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history?

Mexico’s beloved viral duck Merlin was denied entry to watch El Tri face Czechia after FIFA regulations barred animals from stadiums, despite a fan-led campaign supporting his attendance

What the duck! Viral sensation Merlin denied entry to stadium to watch Mexico's game. Here's what happened

FIFA 2026 |  Golden Boot is awarded for the highest goal scorer of the tournament and the list is currently lead by Lionel Messi (5 goals). Messi is followed by Vini Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland who all have four goals each.

FIFA 2026 | Who will win the Golden Boot? Meet early contenders and leaders

FIFA 2026 | Brazil and Moroccco qualifed from Group C while Switzerland and Canada are through from Group B and Mexico as well as South Africa are through from Group A.

FIFA 2026 Day 14 Round-up | Brazil, Morocco qualify for R32 from Group C and more results

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Which teams could face each other in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32? Knockout draw, Last 16 fixtures and routes to the final explained

Can Scotland still qualify for FIFA WC knockout stage? Check all scenarios here

FIFA WC 2026, Norway vs France: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

FIFA World Cup 2026 breaks all-time attendance record with 3,605,357 spectators

Why FIFA is giving Muslim players a different POTM award at World Cup 2026

Brand confidence grows as FIFA World Cup 26 momentum builds on Zee Entertainment

Ecuador prez declares national holiday as team reaches FIFA WC knockout stage

Who is Katia Itzel Garcia? Meet the first Mexican woman to referee FIFA WC match

FIFA 2026: Ivory Coast president Alassane Ouattara congratulates team

FIFA WC 2026 Day 16 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?

FIFA 2026 | Is 'Trionda' making it difficult for goalkeepers to stop the ball?

FIFA 2026 | Ivory Coast coach hits out at ex-German player after entering R32

FIFA 2026, Day 15 Results | Germany stunned, USA lose but through R32 and more

FIFA 2026 | Pride Flags to be allowed in Iran vs Egypt group-stage match in Seattle

Zee Entertainment hits record 20% network share driven by FIFA World Cup 2026

Is FIFA World Cup 2026 on course to become the highest-scoring tournament ever?

Who Was Eusebio? The ‘Black Panther’ who scored 9 goals at 1966 FIFA World Cup

Why are Ronaldo’s new gold football boots trending ahead of Portugal's match?

Why did Neymar shed tears after returning for Brazil following 981-day absence?

Could history repeat itself for Algeria 44 years after the 'Disgrace of Gijon'?

Who is the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history?

What the duck! Merlin denied entry to stadium to watch Mexico's game vs Czechia

FIFA 2026 | Who will win the Golden Boot? Meet early contenders and leaders

FIFA 2026 Day 14 Result | Brazil, Morocco in R32 from Group C and more results