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Türkiye 3-2 USA: Ayhan's 98th-minute winner stuns hosts at SoFi Stadium
Türkiye snatched a dramatic victory at SoFi Stadium as Kaan Ayhan's stoppage-time strike ended the USA's perfect World Cup start. A thrilling contest saw five goals, two red-card-free sides, and a final twist that sent the home crowd silent.
England 6-4 France: Saka's heroics cap epic third-place thriller at Hard Rock Stadium
Bukayo Saka's hat-trick, including a penalty, secures England's best World Cup finish in 60 years with a stunning 6-4 victory over France in Miami. Mbappé's two goals prove insufficient as the Three Lions edge an enthralling contest.
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde Islands: Shock draw denies South Americans as underdogs bite back at Hard Rock
Cape Verde claimed a stunning 2-2 draw against Uruguay in Miami, with Kevin Lenini and Hélio Varela scoring to overturn a 2-0 deficit and keep the minnows' World Cup dream alive.
Czech Republic 0-3 Mexico: Hosts seal Group A with clinical display at Estadio Azteca
Mexico swept aside Czech Republic to top Group A with a perfect record, with Mateo Chávez and J. Quiñones striking in the second half as the hosts' superior depth proved decisive.
France 0-2 Spain: La Roja end Mbappé's dream as Dallas hosts a clinical masterclass
Spain swept aside France with a polished 2-0 semi-final victory at Dallas Stadium, Oyarzabal's penalty and Porro's finish booking a World Cup final date with Argentina.
Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 pens): Kobel's heroics send Swiss to quarter-finals
Switzerland reach the World Cup quarter-finals after Gregor Kobel's stunning penalty save secures a 4-3 shootout victory over Colombia in a tense, goalless Round of 16 encounter at BC Place.
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Messi masterclass settles contentious Round of 16 thriller at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Argentina edge past Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi's brilliance and late drama overshadowing VAR controversy that marred the contest.
Mexico 2-3 England: Bellingham brace settles World Cup thriller as Three Lions advance
England edge Mexico 3-2 in epic Round of 16 clash at Estadio Banorte. Jude Bellingham's double sets up Kane penalty; hosts stage late fightback before falling short.
Morocco 4-2 Haiti: El Khannouss masterclass seals Group C progression in Atlanta thriller
Morocco edged past Haiti 4-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to confirm their place as Group C runners-up at the 2026 World Cup, with midfielder Bilal El Khannouss orchestrating a dominant second-half display despite a nervy opening 45 minutes.
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt: Salah masterclass seals Group G lifeline at BC Place
Egypt mounted a stunning second-half comeback to dispatch New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, with Mohamed Salah's goal and assist proving decisive. The Pharaohs' victory keeps their World Cup dream alive.
Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao: Room's heroics earn Blue Wave historic World Cup point
Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a famous 15-save display to hold Ecuador at Arrowhead Stadium and claim an astonishing first-ever World Cup point.
South Africa 0-1 Canada: Eustaquio's stoppage-time heartbreaker ends Bafana Bafana's World Cup dream
Canada secured their first-ever World Cup knockout victory with a dramatic injury-time goal from Stephen Eustaquio, breaking South African hearts at SoFi Stadium in a Round of 32 classic.
Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands: Brobbey's double seals Group F for Koeman's side
Netherlands clinched top spot in Group F with a commanding 3-1 victory over Tunisia at Arrowhead Stadium, with Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke on the scoresheet alongside an own goal.
Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Plata's late strike stuns Flick's side at MetLife Stadium
Ecuador mount remarkable comeback to edge Germany 2-1 in New Jersey and secure World Cup knockout football, leaving the favourites shell-shocked and facing serious questions.
South Africa 1-0 South Korea: Maseko's breakthrough seals historic World Cup milestone
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea at the Estadio BBVA, with Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute strike proving decisive despite the away side's second-half pressure.
Guadalajara Chivas 1-2 Cruz Azul: Visitors advance to Liga MX final as Palavecino settles semi-final
Cruz Azul edge Guadalajara 2-1 at the Estadio AKRON to reach the Liga MX Clausura final, with Agustín Palavecino's 66th-minute goal proving decisive after a frantic first-half exchange.
Gimnasia L.P. vs Gimnasia M.: Home fortress ready to punish struggling visitors
Gimnasia L.P. host Gimnasia M. at the Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo on Saturday evening seeking to capitalise on commanding home form — but must do so without two suspended players after a bruising defeat to Estudiantes.
Atlético Tucumán vs Instituto Córdoba: Visitors seek to extend fine run
Instituto arrive at the Estadio Monumental on the back of three consecutive wins, whilst hosts Atlético Tucumán face disciplinary issues ahead of this crucial Clausura clash.
Estudiantes RC vs San Lorenzo: Clausura revival on the line in Rio Cuarto
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto host San Lorenzo on Friday night in Clausura Round 6, with both sides desperate to arrest recent form slides. A draw looms large in the prediction stakes.
Aldosivi vs Union Santa Fe: Clausura revival beckons for struggling pair
Two of Argentina's Liga Profesional's form teams clash on Friday as Aldosivi and Union Santa Fe seek redemption after dismal starts to the Clausura season.