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Penalty shootouts: how Australia can avoid the cruellest World Cup fate | Jack Snape
<p>The Socceroos have never gone to spot kicks in a men’s World Cup but can turn to strategies as they prepare for the last-32 clash with Egypt</p><p>
Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan
England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cu
England right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game
Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.
United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.
Kylian Mbappé at the double as France swat aside Sweden in World Cup masterclass
<p>When people form memories of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/world-cup-football">World Cup</a>, it’s matches like this that do it
How USMNT prepare for World Cup penalty drama: confidence, composure and consultants
<p>The US have used outside companies, including one measuring players’ brainwaves, to help them determine who will shoot in a shootout</p><ul><li><p>
Belgium’s leaders backed to disprove ‘has-beens’ tag in Senegal challenge
<p>Rudi Garcia railed against criticism of his side, who face Senegal in the last 32 with a spring in their step after the 5-1 hammering of New Zealan
Mbappe scores twice as France dominate Sweden
Kylian Mbappe becomes the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches with after scoring twice as France crusie past Sweden 3-0 to set u
England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail | Jacob Steinberg
<p>The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournament<
Mbappe scores twice against Sweden for France
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Barcola 'emphatically' doubles France's lead over Sweden
Bradley Barcola "empahatically" fires home France's second goal in their World Cup round of 32 match against Sweden at the New York New Jersey Stadium
France 3-0 Sweden: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live reaction
<p>⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10pm BST/7am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-complet
Socceroos hit back at worst match of World Cup claims: ‘You can’t make everyone happy’
<ul><li><p>Goalless draw with Paraguay criticised for lack of excitement</p></li><li><p>‘We got our job done and that’s what counts,’ says Ajdin Hrust
Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse
Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.
Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup loss to Morocco
<ul><li><p>‘We fell short. Responsibility rests with me’ he says</p></li><li><p>Netherlands players subject to online racist abuse</p></li></ul><p>Ron
Defying logic - how Haaland could end up with 260 international goals
Erling Haaland delivers on the biggest stage yet for Norway - but just how many goals could he end up with in international football?
England fans' behaviour 'excellent' at World Cup
England supporters in the United States are praised for their "excellent" behaviour during the group stage of the World Cup, but domestic incidents ar
Haaland the late hero as Norway knock out resilient Ivory Coast
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book their place in the last 16 in the 2026 World Cup.
Ecuador make Mexico fans hotel noise complaint
Ecuador make a complaint to World Cup organisers over noisy local fans outside their team hotel before their last-32 match against co-hosts Mexico.
Erling Haaland fires Norway into last 16 with dramatic winner against Côte d’Ivoire
<p>Decision vindicated. The Norway coach, Ståle Solbakken, had taken a major gamble in resting almost his entire side in the final group game against
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