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Colombia v Ghana: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champio
Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller
Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.
Five and a half hours that left England's World Cup tie in chaos
For several hours on Friday, no-one seemed to know when England's World Cup last-16 match against co-hosts Mexico would kick off. BBC Sport explains h
Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic
<p>What a game, what a series of moments, what a display of spirit and skill from Cape Verde, a tiny island nation with a far-flung diaspora team, who
'What a strike!' - Cabral hits brilliant goal to draw Cape Verde level in extra time
Sidny Cabral scores an incredible goal in extra time for Cape Verde as they equalise for a second time against Argentina.
Argentina v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 last 32, extra time – live
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Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde
Lisandro Martinez restores Argentina's lead against Cape Verde in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina stunned as Duarte equalises for Cape Verde
Deroy Duarte stuns Argentina as he equalises for Cape Verde during their World Cup round of 32 match in Miami.
'Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead
Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup ga
England-Mexico 1am kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn
England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday.
England’s game against Mexico to stay at 1am UK kick-off after day of chaos
<ul><li><p>Fifa held discussions about game kicking off earlier</p></li><li><p>Risk of thunderstorms in Mexico had caused concern </p></li></ul><p>Eng
Rice likely to be available for England v Mexico
Declan Rice is likely to be available to start England's World Cup tie against Mexico despite an ongoing injury issue.
Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16
Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.
Egypt into last 16 after shootout victory against Australia
Egypt defeated Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage and set up a last-16 tie with either Argentina or
'I decided last minute!' - Salah on Panenka penalty
Mo Salah explains it was a last-minute decision to "Panenka" his penalty for Egypt after they beat Australia in a shootout to progress to the last 16
'History for the Pharaohs' - Egypt celebrate after winning shootout
Egypt celebrate as they win a World Cup knockout match for the first time after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach the last 16.
Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win | Jack Snape
<p>Following their painful defeat on penalties to Egypt, there is a nagging suspicion Australia may not get a better chance to break their duck </p><p
Egypt reach World Cup last 16 in shootout as Australia’s goalkeeper gamble backfires
<p>Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then, as Mat Ryan fell to his left, put the ball
Australia v Egypt: World Cup 2026 last-32 tie goes to penalties – live
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