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FIFA World Cup 2026"Nobody gives you anything at the World Cup": Messi savors the comeback against Egypt
After Argentina's stunning 3-2 comeback against Egypt, Lionel Messi reflected on how hard it is to turn around a knockout match, before breaking down in tears, overwhelmed by the intensity of the game.
FIFA World Cup 2026World Cup 2026: the full round of 16 results recap
From Norway's shock win to Argentina's dramatic comeback and Ronaldo's farewell, here is the recap of all eight round of 16 matches at the 2026 World Cup and the eight quarter-finalists.
FIFA World Cup 2026Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 pens): the Swiss go through after a tense shootout
After a goalless 120 minutes, Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties (4-3) to reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Argentina.
FIFA World Cup 2026Argentina 3-2 Egypt: a Messi-inspired comeback in the World Cup 2026 round of 16
Trailing 2-0, Argentina turned the game around with three goals in the closing stages, including one from Lionel Messi, to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
FIFA World Cup 2026Spain 1-0 Portugal: Merino's extra-time strike ends Ronaldo's World Cup dream
Spain eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup 2026 round of 16, with Mikel Merino scoring the winner in extra time at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
FIFA World Cup 2026Belgium 4-1 USA: De Ketelaere brace sends Red Devils into quarter-final against Spain
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 thanks to a Charles De Ketelaere brace, a Hans Vanaken goal following a goalkeeping error, and a late Romelu Lukaku strike. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-final.
BreakingFIFA World Cup 2026France beat Paraguay 1-0 to set up quarter-final clash with Morocco
France secured their place in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, setting up a blockbuster clash with Morocco.
FIFA World Cup 2026For the first time in history: two Arab-African nations reach the 2026 World Cup round of 16
For the first time in World Cup history, two Arab-African nations have simultaneously qualified for the round of 16. Morocco and Egypt carry the African flag at the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026Canada coach before facing Morocco: "I wasn't there in 2022, I don't carry those feelings of revenge"
Canada coach Jesse Marsch spoke ahead of the Round of 16 clash against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, stating he carries no feelings of revenge from the 2022 defeat.