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Bukayo Saka expressed pride after joining England's elite list of World Cup hat-trick scorers with a brilliant treble against France. The Arsenal forward said the achievement was special, while Thomas Tuchel praised his decisive display in England's third-place victory.

Switzerland reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw. Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty as the Swiss set up a last-eight clash with Argentina.

Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty as 10-man England defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash. The victory sends the Three Lions into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, where they will face Norway.

Brazil legend Neymar announced his retirement from international football after Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The Selecao's all-time leading scorer ends his career with 80 goals in 130 international appearances.

Egypt reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, securing their first-ever knockout victory at the tournament. The Pharaohs will next face the winners of the Argentina-Cabo Verde match.

Portugal advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, as Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota on the first anniversary of the former Portugal forward's death.

Congo DR defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K to reach the knockout stage for the first time. Yoane Wissa scored twice, while Fiston Mayele added another goal as Congo completed a historic comeback after 52 years.

Colombia secured first place in Group K after a goalless draw against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal finished second and will face Croatia in the Round of 32, while Colombia take on Ghana in the knockout stage.

Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scored as Croatia edged Ghana 2-1 to secure second place in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana also progressed to the Round of 32 after qualifying as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.

Jude Bellingham starred with a goal and an assist as Harry Kane became England's all-time leading FIFA World Cup scorer in a 2-0 victory over Panama. The win ensured the Three Lions finished top of Group L and advanced confidently to the knockout stage.

Leandro Trossard struck twice as Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to finish atop Group G and advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Kevin De Bruyne also scored as Belgium edged Egypt on goal difference to claim first place.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become the highest-scoring edition in history, surpassing the 172-goal record set in Qatar 2022. The tournament has also broken the all-time attendance record, highlighting the success of the expanded 48-team format.

Nicolas Pepe struck twice as Côte d'Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The Ivorians finished second in Group E and will face either Norway or France in the Round of 32.

Sunil Chhetri praised Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for maintaining elite standards well into their careers, saying their hunger remains unmatched. The Indian football legend also lauded emerging stars such as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ante Budimir's second-half goal handed Croatia a crucial 1-0 win over Panama in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory secured Croatia's first points of the campaign, while Panama's defeat confirmed their elimination from the tournament.

Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia defeated Congo DR 1-0 in Guadalajara to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. The victory gave Colombia six points from two matches and guaranteed a top-two finish in Group K.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. Despite the milestone, the veteran forward said helping Portugal achieve its objectives remains his priority.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in six different FIFA World Cup editions after netting in Portugal’s Group K match against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old extended his remarkable World Cup legacy, adding another milestone to his illustrious international career.

Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal as Egypt came from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1, securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory. The win moved Egypt to the top of Group G and strengthened their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

Brazil received a major boost at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Neymar returning to full training after recovering from a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the star forward will be available for the decisive Group C clash against Scotland.