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Group Stage

Draw Process Knockout Stage Match Schedule Qualification Qualification Process Knockout Rounds Advancement Criteria Group C Knockout Phase Match Outcomes

Full 2026 World Cup Schedule Released for U.S., Canada and Mexico

Organizers published dates, venues, initial pairings for the expanded tri‑nation tournament.

Kairat Eliminated After 1–4 Home Loss to Club Brugge as Astana Police Detain Borat-Clad Belgian Fans

France Sets June Friendlies, Nantes Date Confirmed Before World Cup

Africa Cup of Nations Last 16 Confirmed After Group-Stage Finale

Angola and Zimbabwe Draw 1–1 at AFCON as Group B Path Narrows

Mahrez Brace, Luca Zidane’s Debut Lift Algeria Past Sudan at AFCON

Haaland Posts 'Salam Brusjans' on Salah's Instagram After Egypt's Late AFCON Win

Egypt and South Africa Open AFCON Group B With 2–1 Wins

Safonov Keeps Clean Sheet on Champions League Return as PSG Draw at Athletic

England Set March Wembley Friendlies vs Uruguay and Japan Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Ivory Coast Names AFCON Squad, Recalling Wilfried Zaha for Title Defense

FIFA Confirms 2026 World Cup Draw Pots and New Seeding, Sets Livestream

FIFA Finalizes 2026 World Cup Groups at Washington Draw

FIFA Splits 2026 World Cup Reveal Into Two Shows as Trump Confirms Draw Appearance

Iran to Boycott 2026 World Cup Draw in Washington Over U.S. Visa Denials

FIFA Confirms 2026 World Cup Draw Pots and Rules Ahead of Dec. 5 Ceremony

World Cup 2026 Group-Stage Draw Set for Dec. 5 in Washington, With Broadcasters and Format Confirmed

FIFA Confirms 2026 World Cup Draw Procedure and Seeding Pots

U.S. Entry Ban Threatens 2026 World Cup Access as Russia Explores Rival Tournament

USMNT Finalizing Four High-Profile Friendlies Ahead of 2026 World Cup