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The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 is set, with Australia to face Egypt. Group G's final round was fiercely contested; Belgium won big to secure top spot, while Egypt drew with Iran to advance as group runners-up. The two teams have rarely met historically, with Egypt's last victory being 3-0. The match will be held on July 3 in Dallas.

World Cup Group G final match, Egypt 1-1 Iran. First half: Saber opens with rebound, Taremi misses penalty, Rezaeian equalizes. Second half: Khalilzadeh's stoppage-time winner disallowed, Ezzatollahi hits crossbar. Egypt advances as group second to face Australia, Iran third pending.

In Group G of the World Cup, Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1. Trossard recorded a brace, while De Bruyne and Lukaku also scored, with Just netting a consolation goal for New Zealand.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Messi will start on the bench in the final group-stage match against Jordan. Argentina have already topped Group J and advanced, with Messi scoring five goals in two matches to reach a record 18 World Cup goals and lead the tournament scoring charts. The team will head to Miami after the match to prepare for the Round of 32.

Cape Verde secured progression from Group H after three straight draws, finishing second and booking a Round of 16 matchup against Argentina. Saudi Arabia were eliminated after finishing bottom with two points. The match itself was largely uneventful, with only one major chance brilliantly saved by the Saudi goalkeeper.

In the third round of World Cup Group H, Spain edged Uruguay 1-0, with Baena scoring from a Muslera error. Spain topped the group with 7 points to advance, while Uruguay exited with 2 points.

Egypt and Iran have announced their starting lineups for their decisive Group G World Cup match in Seattle, with Salah and Trezeguet leading Egypt’s attack and Taremi starting for Iran. Egypt currently top the group with 4 points, while Iran sit second on 2 points after two draws.

In World Cup Group G matchday 3, Belgium face New Zealand with De Bruyne and Courtois in the starting lineup. Belgium, ranked 10th in the world, have drawn both matches for 2 points; New Zealand, ranked 84th, have 1 point from a draw and a loss. Both starting XIs are confirmed for this high-stakes showdown.

Austria and Algeria have made clear before their final group match that they will go all out for victory rather than deliberately avoiding certain opponents. With both teams on three points, a draw would see them both advance, but coaches Rangnick and Petkovic have both denied they would play conservatively to avoid Spain. The 'Disgrace of Gijon' of 1982 was mentioned, but the coach and players emphasized that history will not affect them, and they will focus solely on the match itself.

In the final round of World Cup Group H, Cape Verde faces Saudi Arabia in a decisive match at Houston. Cape Verde is led by Vozinha and Mendes, while Saudi Arabia's frontline is spearheaded by Mandash. Both teams have announced their starting lineups and substitutes, with kickoff at 08:00 AM Beijing time.

The starting lineups for Uruguay and Spain in the 2026 World Cup Group H third-round match have been announced. Uruguay are led by Muslera and Nunez, while Spain feature stars like Yamal and Pedri. The match kicked off at 8:00 AM today, with both teams battling for qualification.

Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in the third round of the World Cup group stage. Diarra scored with a toe-poke in the 3rd minute, and later the opponent was sent off with a red card. In the second half, Gueye scored a brace and provided an assist, while Sarr and Ndiaye each added a goal. Senegal has 3 points and is temporarily in third place and fifth among all third-placed teams, with qualification still pending; Iraq has 0 points and has been eliminated.

In the final group stage match, France defeated Norway 4-1 with a Dembele hat-trick and two assists from Mbappe, securing top spot in Group I with a perfect record; Norway advances as group runners-up and will face Ivory Coast in the knockout stage. Maignan saved a penalty, while Haaland did not play.

The June 26 World Cup schedule features six matches, including France vs. Norway and Uruguay vs. Spain, along with a full slate of related programming across multiple media channels. All times are in U.S. Eastern Time, and fans are urged to plan their viewing accordingly.

Ghana have taken four points from their first two World Cup group matches thanks to a disciplined defensive system under coach Carlos Queiroz, keeping them on track for knockout qualification. Despite criticism of their conservative style, players insist results matter most. A final group match against Croatia will decide whether they advance to the Round of 16 for the first time since 2010.

In the final round of Group I, already-qualified Norway and France will battle for top spot, with Haaland and Mbappe facing each other for the first time at a major international tournament. France is without head coach Deschamps, who is attending a funeral, leaving assistant coach Stephan in charge. Senegal and Iraq will play for honor and a faint hope of advancement.

Christian Pulisic made a substitute return in the USMNT's final group match, helping secure an early lead before a late Turkish comeback. With the US topping their group, focus shifts to the knockout clash against Bosnia, where a fit-again Pulisic, praised by teammates and managed carefully by Pochettino, is seen as the key to breaking a 12-game winless streak against European sides.

The USMNT suffered their first World Cup defeat, losing 2-3 to Turkiye in the final group match. Despite goals from Trusty and Berhalter, goalkeeper Turner earned the lowest rating (3/10) and defensive errors led to a stoppage-time winner. Coach Pochettino assessed squad depth through heavy rotation; Pulisic impressed off the bench. The US still top Group D and advance to the knockout stage.

Manchester City have agreed a club-record £116 million deal to sign 23-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. The England international has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most complete young midfielders, leading key statistical categories last season and excelling in both possession and defensive work. His Premier League experience, versatility, and rapid development make him a strategic long-term signing to strengthen City’s midfield immediately and for the future.

Spain winger Nico Williams says he is ready to start alongside Lamine Yamal against Uruguay, working on regaining explosiveness through extra training. The starting decision rests with the coach, as he also praises stars like Messi. Teammates Porro and Pino also commend their partnership with Yamal and coach De la Fuente's management.