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Nine African nations secure historic World Cup knockout spots to prove growing quality and potential

African teams have delivered big time at the 2026 World Cup, but can they take it a step further by making noise in the knockout rounds?

Ageless Luka Modric guides Croatia's next generation past Ghana and into the World Cup knockout round

Zlatko Dalic’s squad proves why they cannot be counted out at the World Cup as a blend of youth and veteran experience secures a spot in the next round

Jordan vs. Argentina live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, predictions and lineups

Having already clinched the group, La Albiceleste rest Lionel Messi and rotate in young talent against Jordan

Ghana's Antoine Semenyo urges teammates to be more aggressive with World Cup refs over VAR

Frustrated by missed penalty calls, the Black Stars may take a more aggressive approach with officials ahead of a crucial group stage finale against Croatia

Ivory Coast achieve what Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure could not with appearance in World Cup knockouts

Led by manager Emerse Fae, Les Elephants made history in Philadelphia by reaching the knockout stage for the first time behind a perfect blend of youth and veteran experience

Pennsylvania sports betting 2026: The best PA sportsbooks and apps

Compare the best Pennsylvania sports betting sites and apps in 2026. Claim the top PA sportsbook promos, and find the right bonus for NBA, NFL, MLB and more.

Soccer betting guide 2026: How to bet on soccer online

All you need to know about soccer betting, including the best soccer betting sites, how to read soccer lines and odds as the World Cup continues (June 2026)

Turkiye's shooting woes explained: Why statistics are misleading when it comes to USMNT's next World Cup foe

With the USMNT already having clinched Group D, a historically inefficient Turkiye squad looks to salvage pride after failing to score on 62 shots

Ivory Coast, Curacao chase historic World Cup knockout berth in Philadelphia

The two nations meet on Thursday with eyes on a spot in the roud of 32

Czechia vs. Mexico live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups

Mexico have their ticket punched, but Czechia have work to do

Eliminated teams still playing for World Cup pride: 'We're not going to come out and roll over'

Despite fears of meaningless matches in the expanded 48-team field, eliminated nations are fighting for pride and history ahead of the knockout stage

Portugal vs. Uzbekistan live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, predictions and lineups

Roberto Martinez faces a massive decision regarding Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal look to jumpstart their World Cup campaign against Uzbekistan

Kylian Mbappe shines as France overcomes two-hour weather delay to beat Iraq

The French superstar scored goals on both sides of a historic two-hour weather delay to secure a spot in the round of 32

France vs. Iraq becomes first 2026 World Cup game delayed due to weather with heavy rain, lightning in area

The first half of the match ended with heavy rain falling in Philadelphia, and the decision to delay the game was announced at halftime with lightning entering the area

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