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'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead
Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup m
Mexico v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 last 32 updates – live
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‘There are holes in England’: DR Congo ready to produce World Cup shock | Ed Aarons
<p>Former DRC defender Gabriel Zakuani is better placed than most to have a view on Wednesday’s game, and feels it won’t be as straightforward as some
DR Congo manager’s tactics may provide tougher challenge for England than Opta stats suggest
<p>Despite the chances of victory in normal time being 73.9%, Sébastien Desabre has changed his approach for stronger teams such as England</p><p><a h
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
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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?
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