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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.
A viral ad campaign in Egypt taps into a national mood shift from pessimism to hope as the Pharaohs stand on the verge of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. With four points from two matches — their best ever World Cup haul — Egypt faces Iran in the final group game. The ads mock Egyptians' habit of low expectations, a psychological defense shaped by years of economic and political turmoil.
Cape Verde, a tiny island nation of just over 500,000 people, is making waves at the 2026 World Cup with emotional draws against Spain and Uruguay. The Cape Verdean community in England cannot hide their pride as their homeland debuts on football's biggest stage. A final group match against Saudi Arabia could send them into the knockout round.
Egypt needs only a draw to reach the knockout stage for the first time in 92 years, while Iran aims to advance despite U.S. travel restrictions. The Group G match takes place in Seattle. Mohamed Salah is one goal away from becoming Egypt's all-time top scorer.
