- 1h ago
Austria scores 96th-minute equaliser against Algeria to clinch World Cup last-16 berth and set up Spain meeting, Iran out
A 96th-minute goal by Sasa Kalajdzic rescued Austria's World Cup knockout hopes in a 3-3 draw with Algeria in Kansas City, sending the Austrians through as group runners-up to face Spain and eliminating Iran.
- 1h ago
Austria scores in 96th minute to rescue World Cup progression in 3-3 draw with Algeria
A stoppage-time equaliser from substitute Sasa Kalajdzic snatched Austria a place in the World Cup last 16, cancelling out Algeria's own late goal in a chaotic 3-3 draw in Kansas City.
- 1h ago
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Algeria and Austria draw 3-3 thriller to reach last 32
Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches, while a frantic 3-3 draw sent Algeria and Austria through to the knockout stage on the final night of group play.
- 2h ago
Belgium to face Senegal as World Cup 2026 last-16 bracket is finalized
The full round-of-16 bracket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was confirmed after the group stage concluded, setting up a clash between Belgium and Senegal on 1 July and a marquee Portugal vs Croatia tie.
- 3h ago
World Cup 2026 knockout stage begins: South Africa vs Canada in Los Angeles, France faces Sweden on Tuesday
The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 begins today in Los Angeles with South Africa taking on Canada at 21:00 Paris time. France, group winners, will play Sweden on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium.
- 3h ago
Switzerland to face Petkovic's Algeria in World Cup last 16 after dramatic final group-day twist
An 8% chance became reality on the final night of the group stage, setting up a round-of-16 meeting between Switzerland and a familiar face: ex-Nati boss Vladimir Petkovic, now guiding Algeria.
- 8h ago
Austria and Algeria draw 3-3 in World Cup thriller, both advance as Iran goes home
A 96th-minute equaliser by Sasa Kalajdzic saved Austria's World Cup campaign, securing a 3-3 draw with Algeria that sent both teams into the round of 32 and knocked Iran out of the tournament.
- 13h ago
DR Congo seal first World Cup win since 1974, beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to set up England clash
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta and advance to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
- yesterday
Spain tops Group H, will face Austria or Algeria in first-ever World Cup round of 32 on 2 July
A 1-0 win over Uruguay secured first place in Group H and a round-of-32 date in Los Angeles. The opponent will be either Austria or Algeria, decided in the early hours of Sunday.
