Brazil, not Norway, will carry the heavier burden when the two sides meet in Sunday’s World Cup Round of 16, according to Kjetil Rekdal, whose late penalty sealed one of the greatest wins in Norwegian sporting history against the then four-time champions in 1998.

The jitters of their goalless opener against Cape Verde were all but gone

Egypt's talisman and captain Mohamed Salah was named to start the last-32 World Cup encounter with Australia in Texas on Friday following a hamstring niggle.

Penalty shootouts have always been one of football's cruellest examinations. After 120 minutes, months of preparation, and often, years of sacrifice, an entire nation's dreams can rest on a kick from 12 yards. History celebrates those who convert, but it hardly forgets those who falter.

It was supposed to be a farewell for a legend in Toronto.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the World Cup but has handled the situation professionally and remains a positive influence within the squad.

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Pubs and bars across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5:00 am on Monday morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, so fans can watch the World Cup last 16 clash against Mexico.

Australia and Egypt meet in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup last-32 clash in Arlington tonight, with a place in the Round of 16 at stake.

Colombia will look to build on one of the most impressive group-stage campaigns at the ongoing FIFA World Cup when they face Ghana in Saturday's Round of 32 clash, but standing in their way is a man who knows them better than most – former coach Carlos Queiroz.

Before the 2026 World Cup got under way, few would have predicted a Round-of-32 meeting between defending champions Argentina and debutants Cape Verde. Yet after the group stage, it has become one of the tournament's most captivating ties.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni brushed aside suggestions that FIFA had favoured his side through refereeing decisions or the World Cup knockout draw, insisting he pays no attention to such speculation.

De Paul, who joined Messi at Inter Miami from Atletico Madrid last year, also paid tribute to his relationship with his skipper, describing their friendship as one of the most important things in his life.

Argentina and Cape Verde are set to meet for the first time, and the stakes could not be any higher as both teams look to book their place in the World Cup Round of 16.

Messi arrives in Miami as the tournament's leading scorer with six goals, having found the net in every match for Argentina. Waiting for him is a defence unit that has frustrated some of the most accomplished sides.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned following his team's shock last-32 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay, several media reported on Friday.

Endrick has said he was "at peace" with his role as a substitute for Brazil at the World Cup and backed Carlo Ancelotti to continue making the right decisions.

Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday.