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Matchday 27

ROUND OF 16

Goals: Y.Ibrahim - EGY (15'), M.Zico - EGY (67'), C.Romero - ARG (79'), L.Messi - ARG (83'), E.Fernandez - ARG (90+2')

Man of the Match: Lionel Messi (ARG)

• Argentina came from two goals down to advance to the quarter finals with a dramatic 3-2 win.
• Lionel Messi's goal was his eighth at this World Cup and 21st overall.
• The winner scored by Enzo Fernandez just happened to be the 3,000th World Cup goal.
• Argentina will play the winner of Switzerland v Colombia in the final eight.

World Cup region tally

Europe (UEFA)

France WWWWW
England WDWWW
Spain DWWWW
Norway WWLWW
Belgium DDWWW
Switzerland DWWWX
Portugal DWDWL
Austria WLDL
Croatia LWWL
Netherlands DWWL
Germany WWLL
Bosnia DLWL
Czechia LDL
Scotland WLL
Turkiye LLW
Sweden WLDL

W: 36
D: 12
L: 19

South America (CONMEBOL)

Argentina WWWWW
Colombia WWDWX
Brazil DWWWL
Paraguay LWDWL
Ecuador LDWL
Uruguay DDL

W: 14
D: 6
L: 6

North & Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF)

Mexico WWWWL
USA WWLWL
Canada DWLWL
Haiti LLL
Curacao LDL
Panama LLL

W: 9
D: 2
L: 13

Asia (AFC) & Oceania (OFC)

South Korea WLL
Qatar DLL
Australia WLDL
Japan DWDL
Saudi Arabia DLD
Iran DDD
New Zealand DLL
Iraq LLL
Jordan LLL
Uzbekistan LLL

W: 3
D: 10
L: 19

Africa (CAF)

Morocco DWWWW
South Africa LDWL
Ivory Coast WLWL
Tunisia LLL
Cape Verde DDDL
Egypt DWDWL
Senegal LLWL
Algeria LWD
DR Congo DLWL
Ghana WDLL

W: 13
D: 10
L: 17

Matchday 26

ROUND OF 16

USA 1-4 BELGIUM

Goals: C.De Ketelaere - BEL (9', 33'), M.Tillman - USA (31'), H.Vanaken - BEL (57'), R.Lukaku - BEL (90+3')

Man of the Match: Charles De Ketelaere (BEL)

• Belgium are through to the quarter finals where they will meet Spain on Saturday morning.
• Romelu Lukaku's goal as a sub was his third goal in succession at this World Cup.
• USA bows out leaving none of the three co-hosts remaining in the tournament - including Mexico and Canada.

ROUND OF 16

PORTUGAL 0-1 SPAIN

Goals: M.Merino - ESP (90+1')

Man of the Match: Rodri (ESP)

• Substitute Mikel Merino came off the bench to score a winner in stoppage time.
• The clean sheet was Spain's fifth at this World Cup. They now have six in a row on the biggest stage including the Round of 16 against Morocco in 2022 (losing on penalties).
• The 2010 champions will meet the winner of USA v Belgium in the quarter finals.
• This was Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance.

Matchday 25

ROUND OF 16

MEXICO 2-3 ENGLAND

Goals: J.Bellingham - ENG (36', 38'), J.Quiñones - MEX (42'), H.Kane - ENG (60' P), R.Jimenez - MEX (69' P)

Red card: J.Quansah - ENG (54')

Man of the Match: Jude Bellingham (ENG)

• That was a World Cup classic. Five goals, two penalties, and a red card at Estadio Azteca.
• Jude Bellingham became the youngest player to reach 10 World Cup appearances at the age of 23. He netted a brace.
• England advance to the quarters where they'll meet Erling Haaland and Norway on Sunday.

ROUND OF 16

BRAZIL 1-2 NORWAY

Goals: E.Haaland - NOR (79', 90'), Neymar - BRA (90+10' P)

Man of the Match: Erling Haaland (NOR)

• Erling Haaland scored a late brace to fire Norway through to the quarter finals. He now has seven goals in four 2026 World Cup outings.
• The Manchester City star has 62 goals in 54 appearances for Norway, who will meet England in the final eight on Sunday, July 12 at 7am AEST.

Matchday 24

ROUND OF 16

PARAGUAY 0-1 FRANCE

Goals: K.Mbappe - FRA (70' P)

Man of the Match: Orlando Gill (PAR)

• France are through to the quarter finals and will next play Morocco on Friday, July 10 from 6am AEST.
• It was Kylian Mbappe's seventh goal of this World Cup. He has scored a record 11 knockout stage goals among his 19 World Cup goals.

ROUND OF 16

CANADA 0-3 MOROCCO

Goals: A.Ounahi - MAR (50', 82'), S.Rahimi - MAR (90+8')

Man of the Match: Azzedine Ounahi (MAR)

• Morocco are into the quarter finals, becoming the first African nation to reach the final eight on two occasions.
• They will meet France in the quarter final on Friday, July 10 from 6am AEST.

Matchday 23

ROUND OF 32

COLOMBIA 1-0 GHANA

Goals: J.Arias - COL (14')

Man of the Match: Luis Diaz (Colombia)

• It's the second time that Colombia have won a knockout match at the World Cup.
• They face Switzerland in the Round of 16 as they look to equal their performance at the 2014 World Cup.

ROUND OF 32

ARGENTINA 3-2 CABO VERDE (After ET)

Goals: L. Messi - ARG (29'), D. Durante - CBV (59'), Li. Martinez - ARG (92'), L. Cabral - CBV (103'), D. Borges - ARG (111' OG)

Man of the Match: Lionel Messi (ARG)

• Lionel Messi becomes the first player to score 20 goals in the World Cup across his career
• This marks the eighth match in a row that he has scored at the tournament
• Argentina will now face Egypt in the Round of 16 in Atlanta

ROUND OF 32

AUSTRALIA 1-1 EGYPT (2-4 penalties)

Goals: E.Ashour - EGY (13'), M.Hany - AUS (55' OG)

Man of the Match: Mohamed Salah (EGY)

• Egypt claim victory in their first ever World Cup knockout match.
• Australia remain winless in knockout matches despite progressing to the knockouts in back-to-back tournaments.
• Egypt will now face the winner between Argentina and Cabo Verde next Wednesday in Atlanta.

Matchday 22

ROUND OF 32

PORTUGAL 2-1 CROATIA

Goals: I.Perisic - CRO (53'), C.Ronaldo - POR (68' P), G.Ramos - POR (90+4')

Man of the Match: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR)

• Ronaldo's penalty in the 68th minute was his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup. He is the oldest player in World Cup history to score a goal in the knockout stage.
• There was chaos late as Croatia thought they had an equaliser 13 minutes into the allotted 10 of extra-time, but VAR intervened and chalked it off for offside in the lead-up.
• Portugal will take on Spain in the Round of 16 in Dallas on Tuesday, July 7.

ROUND OF 32

SPAIN 3-0 AUSTRIA

Goals: M.Oyarzabal - ESP (36', 89'), P.Porro - ESP (66')

Man of the Match: Lamine Yamal (ESP)

• Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has now kept five straight clean sheets at World Cups, including the Round of 16 in 2022 when they eventually lost to Morocco in penalties.
• Spain have not conceded in 519 minutes of World Cup action which is a new record, beating that of Italy and Walter Zenga.
• Mikel Oyarzabal has now scored four goals at this World Cup to lead the way for Spain.
• Spain meets Portugal in the Round of 16 in Dallas on Tuesday, July 7.

Matchday 21

ROUND OF 32

USA 2-0 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Goals: F.Balogun - USA (45'), M.Tillman - USA (82')

Red cards: F.Balogun - USA (64')

Man of the Match: To come.

• USA overcame a red card to goal scorer Folarin Balogun to beat Bosnia 2-0 in San Francisco.
• The US, who have scored multiple goals in each game at this World Cup, next meet Belgium in Seattle on Tuesday, July 7.

ROUND OF 32

BELGIUM 3-2 SENEGAL

Goals: H.Diarra - SEN (24'), I.Sarr - SEN (51'), R.Lukaku - BEL (86'), Y.Tielemans - BEL (89', 120+5' P)

Man of the Match: Youri Tielemans (BEL)

• Belgium came from 2-0 down, scoring two goals in less than three minutes to force the game into extra-time. Captain Youri Tielemans then won a controversial penalty before stepping up to score the latest winner in World Cup history.
• It was the second time they have come from two goals down to win a World Cup knockout match having done the same against Japan in 2018.
• Belgium will take on hosts USA in Seattle on Tuesday, July 7.

ROUND OF 32

ENGLAND 2-1 DR CONGO

Goals: B.Cipenga - COD (7'), H.Kane - ENG (75', 86')

Man of the Match: Harry Kane (ENG)

• This was the first time England won a World Cup match in which they trailed at half-time. It was the 10th time they had been in that position.
• Harry Kane has now scored 13 World Cup goals which is a national record, bettering Gary Lineker's previous best of 10.
• England will take on host nation Mexico in Mexico City on Monday, July 6 at 10am AEST.

Matchday 20

ROUND OF 32

MEXICO 2-0 ECUADOR

Goals: J.Quiñones - MEX (22'), R.Jimenez - MEX (31')

Red card: P.Hincapie - ECU (90+5')

Man of the Match: Julian Quiñones (MEX)

• Mexico became just the third team to win their first four games at a World Cup without conceding a goal.
• At 17 years and 259 days, Gilberto Mora became the second youngest player to start a knockout match since Pele in 1958.
• El Tri will meet England in the Round of 16 at Estadio Azteca on Monday, July 6 at 10am AEST.

ROUND OF 32

FRANCE 3-0 SWEDEN

Goals: K.Mbappé - FRA (45', 74'), B.Barcola - FRA (53')

Man of the Match Kylian Mbappé (FRA)

• France is the team to beat at this World Cup. Les Bleus have now scored 13 goals and conceded only two. They play Paraguay in the Round of 16.
• Kylian Mbappé now holds the record for most goals in the knockout stage of a World Cup with 10.
• He has scored 18 goals at World Cups which sits behind Lionel Messi's ongoing record of 19.

ROUND OF 32

IVORY COAST 1-2 NORWAY

Goals: A.Nusa - NOR (39'), A.Diallo - CIV (74'), E.Haaland - NOR (86')

Man of the Match: Antonio Nusa (NOR)

• Norway advanced to the Round of 16 for the first time in history by beating Ivory Coast in Dallas.
• Erling Haaland's goal made it five in three appearances at this World Cup. He has 60 in 53 caps for Norway.

Matchday 19

ROUND OF 32

NETHERLANDS 1-1 MOROCCO (3-2 penalties)

Goals: C.Gakpo - NED (72'), I.Diop - MAR (90+1')

Man of the Match: Issa Diop (MAR)

• Morocco advanced to the Round of 16 after a wild penalty shootout against the Dutch in Monterrey.
• Moroccan sub Issa Diop forced the game into extra-time with an injury-time header.
• Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for Holland just two days after the loss of his unborn son.
• Morocco meets Canada in the Round of 16.

ROUND OF 32

GERMANY 1-1 PARAGUAY (4-3 penalties)

Goals: J.Enciso - PAR (42'), K.Havertz - GER (54')

Man of the Match: Orlando Gill (PAR)

• Paraguay progressed to the Round of 16 after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Germany.
• Germany's Jonathan Tah had a goal disallowed in the 101st minute because teammate Waldemar Anton was adjudged to have impeded Paraguay keeper Orlando Gill.

ROUND OF 32

BRAZIL 2-1 JAPAN

Goals: K.Sano - JPN (29'), Casemiro - BRA (56'), G.Martinelli - BRA (90+5')

Man of the Match: Casemiro (BRA)

• Brazil came from behind to beat Japan, advancing to the Round of 16.
• The five-time champions will next meet the winner of Ivory Coast v Norway.

Matchday 18

ROUND OF 32

SOUTH AFRICA 0-1 CANADA

Goals: S.Eustaquio - CAN (90+2')

Man of the Match: Stephen Eustaquio (CAN)

• Canada won its first attempt in the knockout stage of a World Cup. They will play the winner of Morocco v Netherlands in the Round of 16.
• South Africa coach Hugo Broos (74 years, 79 days) became the oldest man to lead a team in the knockout stage at a World Cup.

Matchday 17

GROUP J FINAL STANDINGS

Group J

ALGERIA 3-3 AUSTRIA

Goals: M.Arnautovic - AUT (28'), R.Belghali - ALG (45'), M.Sabitzer - AUT (55'), R.Mahrez - ALG (60', 90+3'), S.Kalajdzic - AUT (90+6')

Man of the Match: Riyad Mahrez (Algeria)

• Riyad Mahrez scores his first and second ever World Cup goals.
• Sasa Kalajdzic scores with his first touch to equalise in the final seconds.
• With this result, both sides advance to the Round of 32.

Group J

JORDAN 1-3 ARGENTINA

Goals: G.Lo Celso - ARG (19'), L.Martinez - ARG (31' PEN), M.Tamari - JOR (55'), L.Messi - ARG - 80')

Man of the Match: Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina)

• Lionel Messi becomes the first player in World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches.
• Lionel Messi scores his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, having started just twice.
• Jordan become the first side to score against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup.

GROUP K FINAL STANDINGS

Group K

DR CONGO 3-1 UZBEKISTAN

Goals: E.Shomurodov - UZB (10'), Y.Wissa - DRC (68', 90+1'), F.Mayele - DRC (78')

Man of the Match: Yoane Wissa (DR Congo)

• DR Congo advance via the third place spots with four points.
• Uzbekistan exit their debut World Cup without a point.
• DR Congo claim their first ever World Cup win.

Group K

COLOMBIA 0-0 PORTUGAL

Man of the Match: Diogo Costa (Portugal)

• Colombia top the group, remaining undefeated in the 2026 World Cup
• Colombia fail to score in a World Cup match for the first time in their history
• Portugal qualify for the knockouts for the third straight World Cup

GROUP L FINAL STANDINGS

Group L

CROATIA 2-1 GHANA

Goals: P.Sucic - CRO (31'), D.Luckassen - GHA (73'), N.Vlasic - CRO (83')

Man of the Match: Petar Sucic (Croatia)

• Both Croatia and Ghana advance, Croatia in second and Ghana from third place.
• Luka Modric makes his 21st straight World Cup appearance for Croatia.
• Derrick Luckassen and Brian Brobbey (NED) become the first pair of brothers to score at this year's FIFA World Cup.

Group L

PANAMA 0-2 ENGLAND

Goals: J.Bellingham - ENG (62'), H.Kane - ENG (67')

Man of the Match: Jude Bellingham (England)

• Harry Kane scores his 11th FIFA World Cup goal.
• Jordan Henderson becomes the first England player to appear at seven major international tournaments.
• Panama once again fail to earn a point at a World Cup, with six losses from six games.

Matchday 16

GROUP G FINAL STANDINGS

Group G

IRAN 1-1 EGYPT

Goals: M. Saber - EGY (5'), Rezaeian - IRN (14')

Man of the Match: Ramin Rezaeian (IRN)

• Iran joins Cape Verde as the only sides to draw all three games and make the knockouts

Group G

NEW ZEALAND 1-5 BELGIUM

Goals: L. Trossard - BEL (28', 50'), K. De Bruyne - BEL (66'), E. Just - NZL (84'), R. Lukaku - BEL (86'), A. Saelemaekers - BEL (94')

Man of the Match: Leandro Trossard (BEL)

• Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has become the most capped player for Belgium at a FIFA World Cup™

GROUP H FINAL STANDINGS

Group H

CAPE VERDE 0-0 SAUDI ARABIA

Man of the Match: Deroy Duarte (Cape Verde)

• Cape Verde qualifies for the knockouts in their first ever World Cup appearance whilst remaining unbeaten
• First side to draw all their matches and make the knockouts since Chile in 1998

Group H

SPAIN 1-0 URUGUAY

Goals: A. Baena - ESP (42')

Man of the Match: Alex Baena (Spain)

• It's the first time Uruguay have had back to back group stage exits at a FIFA World Cup™

GROUP I FINAL STANDINGS

Group I

SENEGAL 5-0 IRAQ

Goals: H. Diarra - SEN (4'), I. Sarr - SEN (56'), P. Gueye - SEN (59', 71'), I. Ndiaye - SEN (82')

Man of the Match: Pape Gueye (Senegal)

• This is Senegal's biggest win at a FIFA World Cup™

Group I

FRANCE 4-1 NORWAY

Goals: O. Demebele - FRA (7', 20', 32'), Doue - FRA (94')

Man of the Match: Ousmane Dembele (France)

• France has won all three of its group games for the first time since 1998

Matchday 15

GROUP D FINAL STANDINGS

Group D

AUSTRALIA 0-0 PARAGUAY

Man of the Match: Aiden O'Neill (AUS)

• Australia progress to the knockouts for the second consecutive World Cup.
• It's the first time Australia have progressed in back-to-back tournaments.
• Paraguay remain likely to progress from third place with four points.

Group D

TURKIYE 3-2 USA

Goals: A.Trusty - USA (3'), A.Guler - TUR (10'), B.Yilmaz - TUR (31'), S.Berhalter - USA (49'), K.Ayhan - TUR (90'+8)

Man of the Match: Arda Guler (TUR)

• Despite the win, Turkiye are eliminated from the World Cup, having lost to both Paraguay and Australia.
• USA lose their first game of the World Cup 2026 after conceding with the last kick of the game.

GROUP F FINAL STANDINGS

Group F

TUNISIA 1-3 NETHERLANDS

Goals: E.Skhiri - NED (3' OG), B.Brobbey - NED (7'), H.Mastouri - TUN (54'), J.P.Van Hecke - NED (62')

Man of the Match: Brian Brobbey (NED)

• Netherlands have topped Group F on seven points, scoring 10 goals. They will play Morocco in the Round of 32.
• Tunisia bow out without a point and a goal difference of -10 after what can only be described as a disastrous tournament in which they sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after one game.

Group F

JAPAN 1-1 SWEDEN

Goals: D.Maeda - JPN (56'), A.Elanga - SWE (62')

Man of the Match: Anthony Elanga (SWE)

• Both Japan and Sweden are through to the Round of 32 after finishing 2nd and 3rd in their group.
• The Japanese went undefeated in the group stage for the first time.

GROUP E FINAL STANDINGS

Group E

ECUADOR 2-1 GERMANY

Goals: L.Sane - GER (2'), N.Angulo - ECU (9'), G.Plata - ECU (77')

Man of the Match: Nilson Angulo (ECU)

• Ecuador came from a goal down to pull off a massive win which sees them through to the Round of 32. They failed to score in their opening two games.
• Germany finished top of the group so the loss did nothing to dampen their progress, but will it harm their confidence?

Group E

CURACAO 0-2 IVORY COAST

Goals: N.Pepe - CIV (7', 64')

Man of the Match: Nicolas Pepe (CIV)

• Ivory Coast finished second in Group E to book their spot in the Round of 32.
• Nicolas Pepe's first goal, in the seventh minute, is Ivory Coast's fastest World Cup goal.
• That was Curacao's final appearance at this World Cup. They go home with one point and one goal to their names.

Matchday 14

GROUP A FINAL STANDINGS

Group A

SOUTH AFRICA 1-0 SOUTH KOREA

Goals: T.Maseko - RSA (63')

Man of the Match: Thapelo Maseko (RSA)

• Bafana Bafana have qualified for the knockout stages of a World Cup for the very first time. - The 1-0 victory saw them leapfrog South Korea into second spot in Group A. The Taeguk Warriors now have to rely on other results to pinch one of the top eight third-placed positions.

Group A

CZECHIA 0-3 MEXICO

Goals: M.Chavez - MEX (55'), J.Quiñones - MEX (61'), A.Fidalgo - MEX (90+4')

Man of the Match: Mateo Chavez (MEX)

• Veteran gloveman Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa came on as a late sub to mark quite possibly his final appearance in a Mexico shirt. Now back-up to Raul Rangel, Ochoa will retire from the national team at the end of the World Cup.
• Host nation Mexico topped Group A with three wins, six goals scored and zero conceded. It's the first time El Tri has won all three group stage games.
• The defeat sees Czechia eliminated from the World Cup.

GROUP C FINAL STANDINGS

Group C

MOROCCO 4-2 HAITI

Goals: Y.Bounou - HAI (10' OG), A.Hakimi - MAR (39'), W.Isidor - HAI (43'), I.Saibari - MAR (45+1'), S.Rahimi - MAR (78'), G.Yassine - MAR (89')

Man of the Match: Achraf Hakimi (MAR)

• Morocco finishes second in Group C and will meet the Group F winner in the next phase - most likely Netherlands.
• Haiti have been eliminated without a point but did score their first World Cup goals since they were last in the tournament in 1974.

Group C

SCOTLAND 0-3 BRAZIL

Goals: Vini Jnr - BRA (7', 45+3'), M.Cunha - BRA (60')

Man of the Match: Vinicius Junior (BRA)

• Brazil tops Group C with two wins and a draw. They next play the Group F runner-up - likely Japan. Scotland finishes third and now need things to go their way to advance as one of the six best-performed third-placed sides.
• Vini Jnr has scored in each of the three group stage games, marking the fifth occasion in which a Brazilian has done so. The four other times this happened they won the World Cup - Jairzinho (1970), Romario (1994), Ronaldo and Rivaldo (both 2002). (It didn't occur in 1958 and 1962).

GROUP B FINAL STANDINGS

Group B

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 3-1 QATAR

Goals: K.Alajbegovic - BIH (29'), M.Abunada - BIH (34' OG), H.Alhaydos - QAT (42'), E.Mahmic - BIH (80')

Man of the Match: Kerim Alajbegovic (BIH)

• This was Bosnia and Herzegovina's second World Cup victory.
• Their tally of four points with a -1 goal difference has them in the mix for a third-placed qualification, depending on other results.
• Back-to-back Asian champs Qatar have been eliminated.

Group B

SWITZERLAND 2-1 CANADA

Goals: R.Vargas - SUI (46'), J.Manzambi - SUI (57'), P.David - CAN (76')

Man of the Match: Johan Manzambi (SUI)

• Group B winners Switzerland has advanced to the Round of 32 where they will meet the third-placed team from Group E, F, G, I or J in Vancouver on July 3.
• This is the sixth time the Swiss have progressed beyond the group stage in their past seven World Cup appearances.

Matchday 13

Group K

COLOMBIA 1-0 DR CONGO

Goals: D.Muñoz - COL (76')

Man of the Match: Daniel Muñoz (COL)

• Colombia are through to the Round of 32 after a second victory of the tournament.
• Right-back Daniel Muñoz scored again and has now netted two of their four goals so far.
• DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau made eight saves.

Group L

PANAMA 0-1 CROATIA

Goals: A.Budimir - CRO (54')

Man of the Match: Cristian Martinez (PAN)

• This was Croatia captain Luka Modric's 200th international appearance. He becomes just the fourth man in history to reach 200 caps.
• Modric has played in the last 21 World Cup matches for Croatia, dating back to 2006.
• Panama are out of the World Cup after a pair of 1-0 defeats.

Group L

ENGLAND 0-0 GHANA

Man of the Match: J.Bellingham (ENG)

• England created 19 shots but could only conjure three on target.
• A total of three combined saves were made by the two goalkeepers - all by Ghana's Benjamin Asare.

Group K

PORTUGAL 5-0 UZBEKISTAN

Goals: C.Ronaldo - POR (6', 39'), N.Mendes - POR (17'), A.Nematov - POR (60' OG), R.Leao - POR (87')

Man of the Match: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR)

• Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in the history of the game to score at six World Cups.
• His second goal against Uzbekistan took him to 10 World Cup goals which is a new Portuguese record, bypassing Eusebio's nine.
• At 41 years and 138 days, Ronaldo becomes the second oldest to score at the World Cup behind Cameroon's Roger Milla who was 42 (39 days) when he scored in 1994.

Matchday 12

Group J

JORDAN 1-2 ALGERIA

Goals: N.Al-Rashdan - JOR (36'), N.Benbouali - ALG (69'), A.Gouiri - ALG (82')

Man of the Match: Ibrahim Maza - (ALG)

• Jordan have now been eliminated from the World Cup.
• Algeria have failed to keep a World Cup clean sheet since their 0-0 draw with England in 2010.

Group I

NORWAY 3-2 SENEGAL

Goals: M.Holmgren Pederson - NOR (43'), E.Haaland - NOR (48', 58'), I.Sarr - SEN (53', 90+3')

Man of the Match: Erling Haaland (NOR)

• Haaland has netted four goals in his first two World Cup outings, helping Norway to qualify for the Round of 32.
• Captain Martin Odegaard has assisted two goals, one in each game.
• This is the first time Norway has won two games at the same World Cup.

Group I

FRANCE 3-0 IRAQ

Goals: K.Mbappe - FRA (14', 54'), O.Dembele - FRA (66')

Man of the Match: Kylian Mbappe (FRA)

• Mbappe, in his 100th France cap, scored a brace which has him sitting equal second with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, two behind new record holder Lionel Messi.
• The 27-year-old has now scored multiple goals in six World Cup games - the most games with two or more goals in the history of the tournament.
• Mbappe has netted seven goals in his past three World Cup outings including his hat-trick in the Final in 2022.

Group J

ARGENTINA 2-0 AUSTRIA

Goals: L.Messi - ARG (38', 90+5')

Man of the Match: Lionel Messi (ARG)

• Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with a brace in the win over Austria (even after missing a penalty). Pre-game he was equal with Germany's Miroslav Klose on 16. Post-game he holds the record with 18.
• The Argentine maestro has become the third player in history to score in six straight World Cup games, joining French great Just Fontaine (1958) and Brazil's Jairzinho (1970). They both achieved the feat in one World Cup while Messi's haul has come across the 2022 and 2026 tournaments.
• The victory has allowed reigning champions Argentina to qualify for the Round of 32 as the winners of Group J.

Matchday 11

Group G

NEW ZEALAND 1-3 EGYPT

Goals: F.Surman - NZL (15'), M.Zico - EGY (58'), M.Salah - EGY (67'), Trézéguet - EGY (82')

Man of the Match: Mohamed Salah (EGY)

• After eight matches without a win, Egypt finally opened its World Cup winning account. The African first appeared on the world stage in 1934.
• Mo Salah's 68th international goal for Egypt has him sitting just one behind current coach Hossam Hassan's record of 69. He has three at World Cups which is a new Egyptian record.
• After scoring first, New Zealand actually sat on top of Group G in live standings with four points. After the game, they now sit bottom of the group with just one point.

Group H

URUGUAY 2-2 CAPE VERDE

Goals: K.Pina - CPV (21'), M.Araujo - URU (44'), A.Canobbio - URU (45+6'), H.Varela - CPV (61')

Man of the Match: Kevin Piña (CPV)

• With a combined age of 80, Cape Verde's Vozinha (40) and Uruguay's Fernando Muslera (40) became the first pair of goalkeepers at 40 years or more to start in the same World Cup game.

Group G

BELGIUM 0-0 IRAN

Red cards: N.Ngoy - BEL (66')

Man of the Match: A.Beiranvand (IRN)

• The last goal scored by a Belgium player at a World Cup came in their group opener against Canada in 2022 through Michy Batshuayi.
• They've failed to score themselves in 406 minutes.
• Their goal in the 1-1 draw with Egypt came through an own goal.

Group H

SPAIN 4-0 SAUDI ARABIA

Goals: L.Yamal - ESP (10'), M.Oyarzabal - ESP (21' 24'), Altambakti - ESP (49' OG)

Man of the Match: M.Oyarzabal (ESP)

• Lamine Yamal becomes the eighth youngest World Cup goal scorer and second youngest for Spain (behind Gavi) at 18 years and 343 days.
• Mikel Oyarzabal's bounced back from a blank opener against Cape Verde to score a brace.

Matchday 10

Group E

ECUADOR 0-0 CURACAO

Goals: Nil

Man of the match: Eloy Room (CUR)

• This is Curacao's first point at a men's FIFA World Cup™.
• It is only the second 0-0 draw we've had through 35 games at this tournament.
• Curacao keeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, equalling Tim Howard's World Cup record.

Group E

GERMANY 2-1 IVORY COAST

Goals: F.Kessie - CIV (30'), D.Undav - GER (68', 90+4')

Man of the match: Deniz Undav (Germany)

• It's the first time that Germany has won their first two games at a World Cup since 2006.
• Manuel Neuer made his 21st appearance at a World Cup - the most by any goalkeeper in the tournament's history - bypassing France's Hugo Lloris.

Group F

NETHERLANDS 5-1 SWEDEN

Goals: B. Brobbey - NED (5', 17'), C. Gapko - NED (47', 54'), A. Elanga - SWE (59'), Summerville - NED (89')

Man of the match: C. Gapko (NED)

• Netherlands extends unbeaten streak at a FIFA World Cup™ to 14 games (longest ever).
• Last game lost (in 120 minutes) was in the 2010 World Cup Final against Spain.

Matchday 9

Group D

TURKIYE 0-1 PARAGUAY

Goals: M.Galarza - PAR (2')

Red cards: M.Almiron - PAR (45+3')

Man of the match: Matias Galarza (PAR)

• Scoring in 64 seconds, Galarza's goal is the fastest of the tournament.
• Turkiye is officially eliminated.
• Almiron becomes the first player sent off at this World Cup for FIFA's new covering hand during confrontation rule.

Group C:

BRAZIL 3-0 HAITI

Goals: Cunha - BRA (23', 36'), Vinicius Jnr - BRA (45+3')

Man of the match: Vinicius Jnr (BRA)

• Haiti become the first side eliminated from this World Cup.
• Brazil overtakes Germany with the most goals scored by a country in FIFA World Cup™ history.

Group C:

SCOTLAND 0-1 MOROCCO

Goals: I.Saibari - MAR (2')

Man of the match: Ismael Saibari (MAR)

• Saibari's goal in 71 seconds was the quickest of the tournament so far.
• Scotland must now earn at least a point against Brazil to progress.

Group D:

USA 2-0 AUSTRALIA

Goals: C.Burgess - USA (11' OG), A.Freeman - USA (43')

Man of the match: Folarin Balogun (USA)

• USA progress to the Round of 32 after two wins from two games.
• USA make it six wins from six games in Seattle across their history.
• For the second time in their history, the US have won two consecutive games to kick off a World Cup campaign.

Matchday 8

Group A:

MEXICO 1-0 SOUTH AFRICA

Goals: L.Romo - MEX (50')

Man of the Match: Luis Romo (MEX)

• Mexico is yet to concede a goal in its opening two matches. It's the first time they have won their opening two World Cup matches without conceding.
• Mexico made the Quarter Finals at the two other home World Cups in 1970 and 1986.
• Mexico has topped Group A and booked their spot in the Round of 32. They'll meet a third-placed team in Mexico City on June 30.

Group B:

CANADA 6-0 QATAR

Goals: C.Larin - CAN (16'), J.David - CAN (29', 45+3', 90+2'), N.Saliba - CAN (64'), M.Manai - CAN (75' OG)

Red cards: H.Ahmed - QAT (33'), A.Madibo - QAT (53')

Man of the Match: Jonathan David (CAN)

• Jonathan David becomes the first home soil hat-trick hero since England's Geoff Hurst in 1966. He also becomes the first Canadian to score a World Cup treble.
• Qatar's two red cards is the second time this World Cup where a team has had two players sent off after South Africa in the opener.

Group B:

SWITZERLAND 4-1 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Goals: J.Manzambi - SUI (74', 90'), R.Vargas - SUI (84'), E.Mahmic - BIH (90+3'), G.Xhaka - SUI (90+7' P)

Man of the Match: Johan Manzambi (SUI)

• Johan Manzambi became the youngest player to score two or more goals for the Swiss at a World Cup.

Group A:

CZECHIA 1-1 SOUTH AFRICA

Goals: M.Sadilek - CZE (6'), T.Mokoena - SAF (83'P)

Man of the Match: Ladislav Krejci (CZE)

• Michal Sadilek's goal was the fastest at this World Cup, coming five minutes and eight seconds after kick-off.

Matchday 7

Group K:

UZBEKISTAN 1-3 COLOMBIA

Goals: D.Muñoz - COL (40'), A.Fayzullaev - UZB (60'), L.Diaz - COL (65'), J.Campaz - COL (90+9')

Man of the Match: Luis Diaz (COL)

Group L:

GHANA 1-0 PANAMA

Goals: Caleb Yirenkyi (90+5')

Man of the Match: Antoine Semenyo (GHA)

• Ghana's Carlos Queiroz became just the second man to coach at five successive World Cups. He oversaw Portugal (2010), Iran (2014, 2018 and 2022) and now Ghana in 2026.
• Ghana goalkeeper Benjamain Asare became the first player from the Ghana Premier League to feature for the nation at a World Cup. He replaced the injured Lawrence Ati-Zigi who was subbed out at half-time.

Group L:

ENGLAND 4-2 CROATIA

Goals: H.Kane - ENG (12' P), M.Baturina - CRO (36'), H.Kane - ENG (42'), P.Musa - CRO (45+5'), J.Bellingham - ENG (47'), M.Rashford - ENG (85')

Man of the Match: Harry Kane (ENG)

• Harry Kane's first-half penalty was his fifth at a World Cup. He has now scored the most World Cup pens, not including shootouts.
• Kane's brace made it nine 2026 World Cup goals from the 'big four' - Lionel Messi (three), Kylian Mbappe (two), Erling Haaland (two) and Kane (two). Cristiano Ronaldo failed to register a shot on target for Portugal.

Group K:

PORTUGAL 1-1 DR CONGO

Goals: J.Neves - POR (6'), Y.Wissa - COD (45+5')

Man of the Match: Joao Neves (POR)

• Yoane Wissa's goal was DR Congo's first at a World Cup with the draw securing their first point having competed as Zaire in 1974.
• At 41 years and 132 days, Portuguese great Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to start at a World Cup. He failed to register a shot on target.

Matchday 6

Group J:

AUSTRIA 3-1 JORDAN

Goals: R.Schmid - AUT (83'), A.Olwan - JOR (50'), Y.Al Arab - AUT (76' OG), M.Arnautovic - AUT (90+12' PEN)

Man of the Match: Ali Olwan (JOR)

• Ali Olwan made history as the first Jordanian player to score a World Cup goal.
• VAR ruled out one goal, and awarded a penalty in a chaotic second half.
• Austria win their first World Cup match since 1990.

Group J:

ARGENTINA 3-0 ALGERIA

Goals: L.Messi - ARG (17', 60' 76')

Man of the Match: Lionel Messi (ARG)

• Lionel Messi's hat-trick has him sitting equal on top with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals.
• The little maestro is now Argentina's youngest (18 in 2006) AND oldest (38 in 2026) goal scorer at a World Cup.
• He has now scored 120 goals in 200 appearances for Argentina.

Group I:

IRAQ 1-4 NORWAY

Goals: E.Haaland - NOR (29', 43'), A.Hussein - IRQ (39'), L.Ostigard - NOR (76'), A.Hussein - NOR (90+6' OG)

Man of the Match: Erling Haaland (NOR)

• Erling Haaland netted twice in the first half on World Cup debut.
• Iraq, managed by Australian Graham Arnold, became the first Asian team to lose at this World Cup.
• Iraq's Aymen Hussein both scored for his nation and an own-goal for Norway.
• At 35 years and 279 days, Norwegian keeper Orjan Nyland became the oldest player to represent the nation at a World Cup.

Group I:

FRANCE 3-1 SENEGAL

Goals: K.Mbappe - FRA (66', 90+6'), B.Barcola - FRA (82'), I.Mbaye - SEN (90+5')

Man of the Match: Michael Olise (FRA)

• France had just one shot on goal in the first half before exploding after half-time with 11 second-half shots and nine on target.
• Kylian Mbappe's brace has him sitting in equal third for all-time World Cup goal scorers with 14 in 15 outings, alongside German legend Gerd Müller.
• Miroslav Klose's World Cup record of 16 goals is well within Mbappe's sights now. And he's only 27 years of age!
• The Real Madrid star now has 58 international goals which is the new French record, bypassing Olivier Giroud's previous record of 57.

Matchday 5

Group G:

IRAN 2-2 NEW ZEALAND

Goals: E.Just - NZ (7', 55'), R.Rezaeian - IRN (32'), M.Mohebi - IRN (64')

Man of the Match: Ramin Rezaeian (IRN)

• New Zealand are unbeaten in their past four WC matches with four draws.
• This was the fourth draw from four Matchday 5 fixtures.

Group H:

SAUDI ARABIA 1-1 URUGUAY

Goals: A.Al Amri - KSA (41'), M.Araujo - URU (80')

Man of the Match: Federico Valverde (URU)

• Uruguay fired off 27 shots, with Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais making nine saves.
• Uruguay keeper Fernando Muslera became the oldest from his nation to play at the World Cup at 39 years and 364 days.

Group G:

BELGIUM 1-1 EGYPT

Goals: E.Ashour - EGY (20'), M.Hany - BEL (66' OG)

Man of the Match: Emam Ashour (EGY)

• Belgium's goal came within 22 seconds of Romelu Lukaku coming on as a sub. He didn't score it but his presence forced the own-goal from Hany.
• European nations have now won just three games out of 10 so far at this World Cup.

Group H:

SPAIN 0-0 CAPE VERDE

Goals: Nil

Man of the Match: Vozinha (CPV)

• Spain had 27 shots on goal, the most at a World Cup without scoring.
• Spanish striker Mikel Oyarzabal became the first player since 1966 to go the first 30 minutes of a World Cup match without a single touch.
• 40-year-old Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's performance saw his Instagram following jump from 50k to 1.9m during the match. He now has 5.2m followers.

Matchday 4

Group F:

SWEDEN 5-1 TUNISIA

Goals: Y.Ayari - SWE (7', 90+6'), A.Isak - SWE (30'), O.Rekik - TUN (43'), V.Gyokeres - SWE (59'), M.Svanberg - SWE (86')

Man of the Match: Alexander Isak (SWE)

• Yasan Asiri, who scored two in his World Cup debut, was born to a Tunisian father. He turned down a call-up with Tunisia to represent his birth nation.

Group F:

NETHERLANDS 2-2 JAPAN

Goals: V.van Dijk - NED (50'), K.Nakamura - JPN (57'), C.Summerville - NED (64'), D.Kamada - JPN (88')

Man of the Match: Virgil van Dijk (NED)

• Japan came from behind twice to earn a deserved point.
• This was the first World Cup match in which the Dutch had not fielded a player based in the Netherlands in the starting lineup.

Group E:

IVORY COAST 1-0 ECUADOR

Goals: A.Diallo - CIV (90')

Man of the Match: Y.Diomande (CIV)

• Ivory Coast claim their first ever World Cup win over a South American nation

Group E:

GERMANY 7-1 CURACAO

Goals: F.Nmecha - GER (6'), L.Comenencia - CUR (21'), N.Schlotterbeck - GER (38'), K.Havertz - GER (45+5' PEN, 88'), J.Musiala - GER (47'), N.Brown - GER (68'), D.Undav - GER (78')

Man of the Match: Kai Havertz (GER)

• Germany matched their iconic 7-1 scoreline from their triumphant Semi Final win over Brazil in 2014.
• Curacao made their official World Cup debut after qualifying for the first time in the nation's history, becoming the smallest nation for both size and population to ever play in a World Cup.

Matchday 3

Group D:

AUSTRALIA 2-0 TURKIYE

Goals: N.Irankunda - AUS (27'), C.Metcalfe - AUS (75')

Man of the Match: Nestory Irankunda (AUS)

• Nestory Irankunda becomes Australia's youngest ever goalscorer.
• 22yo Patrick Beach made eight saves after earning the nod over captain Maty Ryan.
• Tony Popovic becomes the first Australian to both play for and manage Australia at a World Cup.

Group C:

HAITI 0-1 SCOTLAND

Goals: J.McGinn - SCO (29')

Man of the Match: John McGinn (SCO)

• Scotland claim their first World Cup win since 1990.

Group C:

BRAZIL 1-1 MOROCCO

Goals: I.Saibari - MAR (21'), V.Junior - BRA (32')

Man of the Match: Vinicius Junior (BRA)

• Morocco finished the game with more shots and a higher expected goal tally.

Group B:

QATAR 1-1 SWITZERLAND

Goals: B.Embolo - SUI (17' PEN), M.Muheim - QAT (90+4' OG)

Man of the Match: Breel Embolo (SUI)

• Qatar earns their first point in World Cup history with a late own goal.

Matchday 2

Group D:

USA 4-1 PARAGUAY

Goals: D.Bobadilla - USA (7' OG), F.Balogun - USA (31', 45+5'), Mauricio - PAR (73'), G.Reyna - USA (90+8')

Man of the Match: F.Balogun (USA)

• This is the first time the United States have scored four goals in one game at a men's FIFA World Cup™.

Group B:

CANADA 1-1 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

Goals: J. Lukic - BIH (9'), C. Larin - CAN (78')

Man of the Match: I.Kone (CAN)

• Canada secured its first point at a FIFA World Cup™.

Matchday 1

Group A:

SOUTH KOREA 2-1 CZECHIA

Goals: L.Krejci - CZE (59'), I.Hwang - SK (67'), H.Oh - SK (80')

Man of the Match: I.Hwang (SK)

• Czechia manager Miroslav Koubek became the oldest manager in World Cup history, overtaking South Africa's Hugo Broos - who held the record for a matter of hours.
• Feyenoord midfielder In-Beom Hwang contributed with a goal and assist from midfield.

Group A:

MEXICO 2-0 SOUTH AFRICA

Goals: J.Quinones - MEX (9'), R.Jimenez - MEX (67')

Red Cards: S.Sithole - SA (49'), T.Zwane - SA (84'), C.Montes - MEX (90+2')

Man of the Match: Julian Quinones (MEX)

• Gilberto Mora became the sixth youngest player in World Cup history at just 17yrs, seven months old.
• Mexico are now unbeaten in all of their last eight World Cup openers.
• Three red cards in the opening match, Qatar 2022 saw just four reds across the entire tournament.