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Cape Verde became the smallest nation by population to reach the World Cup knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia. The island nation of 530,000 people advanced with three draws, setting up a round-of-32 clash against Argentina in Miami on 3 July.
Colombia and Portugal meet in Miami for the top spot in Group K at the 2026 World Cup, with both sides already through to the round of 32. The match is a ticket sensation, drawing five million requests and a vibrant Colombian-American crowd. Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo warns of the threat from Cristiano Ronaldo and Vitinha, while Portugal manager Roberto Martinez expects a tough away atmosphere.
A 1-1 draw between Egypt and Iran at the 2026 World Cup sent Egypt to the knockout stage for the first time in history. Outside Seattle's Lumen Field, anti-government protests and confrontations between activists and Iranian fans marked the atmosphere, but inside the stadium, football provided moments of unity.
Ngày thi đấu thứ Bảy (28/6) tại World Cup 2026 diễn ra 6 trận đấu cuối cùng vòng bảng, bao gồm các cuộc đối đầu của Anh, Argentina, Bồ Đào Nha và Colombia. Cape Verde làm nên lịch sử khi lần đầu tiên giành vé vào vòng loại trực tiếp, trong khi Iran phải chờ kết quả từ các trận đấu khác để hy vọng đi tiếp.
Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to top Group G and advance to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, eliminating the Kiwis. Leandro Trossard scored twice, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also found the net.
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams, enters the knockout round with 32 teams, including debutants like Cape Verde. The round of 32 runs from June 28 to July 3, followed by the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final on July 19. A full schedule and list of qualified teams have been released.
As of June 27, 28 teams have officially qualified for the World Cup 2026 round of 32, with six spots still open. The tournament introduces a new 32-team knockout stage and revised tie-breaking criteria prioritizing head-to-head results.
Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to finish second in Group H, securing a historic first Round of 16 appearance. They will face defending champion Argentina in Miami on July 3.
Ousmane Dembele scored one of the fastest World Cup hat-tricks as France beat Norway 4-1 to top Group I, with Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard rested. The Ballon d'Or winner netted in the 7th, 20th and 32nd minutes before Desire Doue added a late goal. France finished with nine points from three matches and will face a third-placed team in the round of 32.
