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Lionel Messi steps off bench and makes a little more history in Argentina’s World Cup win over Jordan
<p></p><p>Give Lionel Messi half an hour and he will sprinkle some magic to remember. Most of the crowd under this vast roof had been afflicted with t
Germany trapped between past and future with team lost in identity malaise | Jonathan Liew
<p>The ghosts of 2014 and Jürgen Klopp dominate the debate, leaving Julian Nagelsmann’s side caught between two eras</p><p>“No, please, stop with this
Are Iran the unluckiest side in World Cup history?
Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.
Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 21
Will you get today's World Cup player in as few attempts as possible?
Austria score dramatic late equaliser against Algeria as both progress
Algeria and Austria produce an incredible finish to their Group J meeting, with both teams scoring in injury time to secure the point they need to rea
England labour past Panama and dreamland for DR Congo | World Cup Daily
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England last-32 tie on BBC - see full schedule
England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across
Algeria and Austria both qualify for last 32 after dramatic injury-time goals
Algeria and Austria each score injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw, a result which sees both sides qualify from Group J and into the last 32 of the FIFA W
New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline
BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.
Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan
Lionel Messi comes off the bench to become the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches, as Argentina defeat Jorda
Late drama sends Austria and Algeria into World Cup knockouts to break Iran hearts
<p>Before a ball was kicked, this match already had nicknames. Some deemed it a telltale <em>biscotto</em> – an Italian classic implying something tha
Maestro Messi scores again and breaks another record in the process
Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and becomes the first player to
Algeria v Austria: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ Kick-off time: 9pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/24/world-cup-groups-permutation
Jordan v Argentina: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽️ Kick-off time: 9pm local/12pm AEST/3am BST/10pm EDT<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/24/world-cup-groups-permutation
Alphonso Davies returns as Canada approach World Cup moment of destiny
<p>Los Angeles date offers Bayern Munich player the chance to heal a wound which opened at this same stadium last March</p><p>The decoy days are over
What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo
England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.
Lo Celso marks his World Cup debut with a fantastic free-kick
Giovani Lo Celso scores a fantastic free-kick on his World Cup debut to give Argentina the lead against Jordan.
Colombia denied late winner in enthralling draw with Portugal
Colombia and Portugal play out one of the games of the tournament, as both sides qualify for the World Cup last 32 following a gripping 0-0 draw.
Spain's Williams criticises tackle that injured him
Nico Williams criticises Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz for a "completely unnecessary" tackle that injured the Spain winger.
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