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Canada beat South Africa, reach round of 16 for first time
Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for their first knockout match victory in a World Cup.
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Future looks bright, but South Africa need to solve their striker problem
World Cup VAR review: Why didn't Canada get a penalty vs. South Africa?
Still uninspiring, but England avoid nightmare World Cup knockout scenario
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Tuchel admits worry as England injuries mount
'Proud' Kane sets goal record, England top group
England 2-0 Panama: Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane goals in limp display secure Three Lions' place as group winners
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Spain's listless performance won't cut it against better teams at World Cup
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Egypt qualify after action-packed draw against Iran, as Belgium top group -- as it happened
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Friday's action
Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them -- it's for every soccer fan to enjoy
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Iran face wait over World Cup future as fate intervenes again vs. Egypt
Ballon d'Dembélé! Hat trick vs. Norway shows France's scary strength at World Cup
Hunger, neglect, sexual abuse: Inside Argentina's football development system
THURSDAY GAMES AT THE WORLD CUP
Ecuador stun Germany, advance to World Cup knockouts
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Pulisic comes on as sub as Türkiye beat U.S. with last kick
Australia advance with Paraguay likely to join
Tartan Army's Time Out: How Scotland got stuck in third-place limbo
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Tartan party over? Brazil humbling forces Scotland into nervous World Cup wait
Scotland fail to qualify for World Cup knockouts: Third-place tracker and how results went against them
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South Korea's shock Son Heung-Min gamble backfires spectacularly
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Aguirre's pragmatic Mexico has its doubters, but it is built for World Cup success
Mofokeng proves he's made for the main stage in Bafana's big win
EVERYTHING ENGLAND
England at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
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England's route to the 2026 World Cup final: Potential Brazil, Argentina knockout fixtures and why the round of 16 looks daunting
'Crying long before the anthems': A week in the life of a 2026 World Cup player
HAALAND AND MBAPPÉ SHINE
Haaland 'couldn't care too much' about France
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Mbappé not thinking about Golden Boot vs. Messi
Haaland is on a collision course with Mbappé, and the World Cup is better for it
STARS ON THE MAIN STAGE
Messi vs Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup: How dream showdown could happen
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What's it really like to face Yamal, Mbappé? We asked the players who know
FUN AND GAMES
Pele, Messi, Haaland cards set records at auction
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Test your England knowledge in our World Cup quiz!
Free World Cup 2026 predictor: Simulate your road to the final
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Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
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World Cup Daily LIVE: Marsch's moves help Canada progress; Brazil face Japan as R32 continues
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Clarke: It was the right time to step away from Scotland job
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2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: All fixtures, results and coverage
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Ivory Coast vs. Norway - Yan Diomande against Erling Haaland makes set for big battle
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Why outsiders believe the USMNT can make a deep World Cup run
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Mokoena: It was so quiet in South Africa locker room after WC exit
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Modiba hopeful Hugo Broos will remain at South Africa after WC exit
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South Africa
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What Bafana Bafana need to level up after World Cup exit
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Jiménez is lucky to be alive, never mind living his World Cup dream with Mexico
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- Clarke on Scotland exit: 'Right time to step away'
- St. Pauli relegation 'anger' fueling Metcalfe at WC
- Simeone shares Argentina WC promise from 2023
- Ancelotti refuses to engage in Japan 'mind games'
- Germany boss: Paraguay an 'uncomfortable' game
- Herrington 'focused' amid Barça, Liverpool links
- Marsch's 'Canadian heroes' deliver defining win
England at World Cup 2026
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Who is playing at the 2026 World Cup today? Kick-off times and how to watch in the UK
The World Cup is well under way - here's everything you need to know about who is playing when, and how you can watch them in the UK.
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England at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of England's World Cup campaign.
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Scotland at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of Scotland's World Cup campaign.
What you need to know
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
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World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
