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Portugal advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 with a dramatic comeback victory, using the match to commemorate the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's passing.

Portugal advances to the round of 16 after a dramatic comeback victory over Croatia, highlighted by a late winner and a controversial disallowed goal.

Former teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić face off for the first time in a World Cup match as Portugal and Croatia battle for a spot in the Round of 16.

European champions Spain clash with Austria at SoFi Stadium in a high-stakes knockout match featuring a tactical battle between fluid possession and aggressive pressing.

Balogun ejected after red card

The Boston Celtics have traded Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks.

England advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after Harry Kane's second-half brace overturned an early deficit against Congo. The victory sets up a clash with co-hosts Mexico.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits the squad cannot adapt to Mexico City's altitude in time for their World Cup Round of 16 clash.

Marco Palestra joins Chelsea from Atalanta for approximately £47 million, marking the first arrival since Xabi Alonso was appointed as manager.

DR Congo took a 1-0 lead via Brian Cipenga in their Round of 32 clash. England struggled to respond as they fight for a place in the round of 16 against Mexico.

A celebration for Mexico's World Cup victory turned fatal as three people died from suffocation in overcrowded Mexico City streets. Emergency teams treated the victims near the Angel of Independence monument.

Erling Haaland scored a late winner to lead Norway to a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Norway will next face Brazil in the tournament's next round.

Mexico dominates Ecuador at Estadio Azteca with a two-goal cushion and a clean sheet. A victory would mark El Tri's first knockout stage win in 40 years.

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal involving Brandon Ingram and future draft capital.

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United for a club-record £85 million.

Ronald Koeman has stepped down as head coach of the Dutch national team after a Round of 32 penalty shootout loss to Morocco. The manager cited family health priorities alongside the sporting failure.

A late goal from Erling Haaland led Norway to a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Dallas. The result marks the first time Norway has won a World Cup knockout match.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary 'so happy' Iran made World Cup exit

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its first-ever 32-team knockout stage following an expanded group phase. Early action has already produced significant upsets and high-stakes matchups across North America.

Two football powerhouses were eliminated in the Round of 32 as Paraguay and Morocco secured shock penalty victories over Germany and the Netherlands.