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Egypt makes history with first World Cup knockout round win, defeating Australia on penalties

Egypt made history by defeating Australia in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup Round of 16, earning the Pharaohs their first-ever knockout-stage victory.

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Spain waltzes past Austria into the World Cup Round of 16

Spain cruised into the Round of 16 with a dominant 3–0 victory over Austria, as Mikel Oyarzabal's brace and Pedro Porro's goal sealed an impressive performance.

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World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal

Harry Kane rescued England from a stunning upset with two late goals, while Belgium mounted an unforgettable comeback from two goals down to eliminate Senegal in another dramatic day of FIFA World Cup knockout action.

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Mexico batters Ecuador and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s World Cup action

France, Norway and Mexico punched their tickets to the World Cup Round of 16 on a dramatic Tuesday highlighted by Kylian Mbappé's brilliance, Erling Haaland's late heroics and Mexico's long-awaited knockout victory on home soil.

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Erling Haaland’s late winning goal sends Norway through to Round of 16, eliminating Ivory Coast

A late winner from Erling Haaland sent Norway into the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where the Scandinavian side will face powerhouse Brazil after edging Ivory Coast 2-1.

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LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

LeBron James is set to enter NBA free agency after informing the Los Angeles Lakers he will not return, ending an eight-year run that included a championship, historic milestones, and speculation about the next chapter of his Hall of Fame career.

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Brazil breaks Japan’s hearts with a last-minute winner to seal berth in the Round of 16

Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic late winner lifted Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Japan, sending the five-time champions into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a tense knockout battle in Houston.

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Canada grabs a late winner to eliminate South Africa in opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32

Stephen Eustáquio's dramatic stoppage-time volley lifted Canada to a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa, sending Les Rouges into the Round of 16 for the first knockout-stage win in the nation's FIFA World Cup history.

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A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins

Mauricio Pochettino insists he is “happy” after the USA’s 3-2 last-second loss to Turkey, but the tone around the team has shifted as defensive concerns and a gut-punch defeat raise questions heading into the knockout rounds.

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Turkey grabs a last-second winner to give USA its first defeat of the World Cup

Turkey stunned the United States with a dramatic stoppage-time winner, handing the Americans a 3-2 loss in their final World Cup group-stage match and ending their perfect start before the knockout rounds.

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