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The England squad was met with boos as they arrived at their hotel in Mexico City ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico, amid growing tension and scheduling confusion.

Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties to secure their first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory and advance to the last 16.

Egypt advanced to the Round of 16 at the World Cup after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout, with Mohamed Salah scoring a decisive panenka. They will face the winner of Argentina vs Cape Verde.

Switzerland secured their first World Cup knockout stage victory in 88 years, defeating Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver. Goals from Ndoye and Embolo sealed the historic result.

Spain delivered a dominant performance to defeat Austria 3-0, securing their spot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Spain advanced to the World Cup last 16 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria, powered by a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.

Senegal blown 2-0 lead in dramatic 3-2 defeat to Belgium after controversial VAR-reviewed penalty in final minutes of Round of 32 match.

South Africa's national team celebrated a historic achievement by advancing past the World Cup group stage for the first time, returning home to a hero's welcome.

Belgium overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 in dramatic fashion, with Youri Tielemans scoring a late penalty in extra time to secure a place in the World Cup last 16.

Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time, with Youri Tielemans scoring a 125th-minute penalty to secure a place in the World Cup last 16.

England advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup after a 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo, sealed by two late goals from captain Harry Kane.

Harry Kane scored twice, including a late winner, as England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the World Cup last 16.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice to set a new record for goals in World Cup knockout matches as France defeated Sweden 3-0 and advanced to the Round of 16.

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2–1 to secure a Round of 16 clash against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.

Nigerian internationals Tochukwu Nnadi and Frank Onyeka secure new roles in France and England, while South Africa's Thendo Mofokeng joins Union St-Gilloise. Samuel Chukwueze remains at AC Milan after rejecting Turkish offer.