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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.
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Tigre vs Belgrano Cordoba: Argentine rivals locked in mid-table battle
Tigre host Belgrano Cordoba in a Liga Profesional Clausura fixture where inconsistency could prove decisive. Both sides sit mid-table with identical goal tallies—expect a cagey, competitive encounter.
Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes L.P.: Struggling hosts seek spark at the Bombonera
Boca face Estudiantes in a crucial Liga Profesional clash at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando as both sides hunt for consistency. Kickoff Wed 5 Aug, 10pm BST.
Huracán vs Atlético Tucumán: Mid-table clash on knife's edge in Clausura sprint
Huracán host Atlético Tucumán on Tuesday in a fixture that could prove decisive in the battle for mid-table positioning. The hosts arrive on the back of a morale-boosting win over Banfield.
Central Cordoba vs San Lorenzo: Hosts seek redemption in Santiago del Estero clash
Central Cordoba host San Lorenzo at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades on Tuesday night, with the home side desperate to arrest a worrying run of form in the Clausura campaign.