With the group stage hurtling towards its end we look at who needs what to make the knockout phase

THE knockout stages of the World Cup are upon us in North America. In Group D, the top and bottom-placed sides have already been determined, with co-hosts the United States at the summit and

TIME is running out for nations to book their spot in the World Cup 2026 knockout rounds – and there is still so much to play for in Group F! Netherlands and Japan find themselves in the top

Belgium were forced to settle for a point despite entering the match as favourites, while Iran produced a disciplined display to remain firmly in contention for qualification.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in progress in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and you can follow the latest tournament news and analysis right here. We will be live every minute of every day for all six weeks,

As always, the top two teams from each group will reach the Round of 32, but this new format means that the eight best third-place teams will also join them in the last 32. But how that is figured out is explained below,

Record-Breaking Own Goals at the World Cup In a surprising turn of events, Ellyes Skhiri's own goal during Tunisia's 3-1 loss to the Netherlands has brought the total number of own goals in the FIFA World Cup 2026 to 12.

When the FIFA World Cup 2026 began, it set the record for most teams taking part. By the time the tournament ends, it will have set the record for most games played. But even before the group stage ends,