Mbappe Hits Back as France Battle Past Paraguay in Spiky Last-16 Clash
Mbappe blasts Paraguay’s tactics after France’s gritty 1-0 win VAR-backed penalty sends Les Bleus through; referee’s leniency questioned Morocco await as France prove they can win ugly as well as pretty France didn’t just edge Paraguay; they outlasted a scrap. Kylian Mb... show more
France Face Paraguay as Mbappe Leads the Charge in Searing Philadelphia Heat
Mbappe leads France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16; Tchouameni out, Kone starts. Paraguay dumped Germany on penalties; Enciso and Almiron carry the counter threat. Blistering Philadelphia heat as France’s front four look frightening. Here we go then: France v Paragu... show more
FIFA’s U-Turn Plunges Mexico v England Into Azteca Uncertainty
FIFA backtracks on proposed 7pm BST switch; kick-off currently set for 1am BST Monday Altitude and a hostile Azteca crowd await Tuchel’s England Declan Rice fit; right-back remains England’s biggest selection worry Only FIFA could turn a last‑16 blockbuster into a sched... show more
Socceroos Dig Deep as Egypt Force Nerve‑Shredding Extra Time
Level at 1-1 deep into extra time as Australia and Egypt trade blows Mohamed Salah sharp but denied, Harry Souttar immense at the back Winner likely meets Argentina in the round of 16 This World Cup 2026 last‑32 tie has that proper knockout thrum about it: tight, tense,... show more
Madrid Shuts Down Enzo Fernandez Chatter
Real Madrid flatly deny interest in Enzo Fernandez Agent comments sparked fresh speculation Club stresses respect for Fernandez and Chelsea Real Madrid have poured cold water on the latest transfer gossip, insisting they’ve got no interest in signing Enzo Fernandez from... show more
Spain Turn the Screw Against Austria in World Cup Last 32
Spain lead 2-0 through Oyarzabal and Porro in the World Cup round of 32 La Roja’s slick passing suffocates Austria; Yamal back sharp and fearless Austria limited to scraps as tempers flare; Posch booked, chances rare European champions Spain are doing this the calm, cli... show more
Mexico City Awaits: Kane’s Heroics Set Up a True Test
Harry Kane’s double beats DR Congo 2-1 to book Mexico City last-16 clash Altitude and humidity hand Mexico a clear edge, Kane admits Right-back remains a headache; Rice and Gordon push for starts England breathe again thanks to Harry Kane, who did what Harry Kane always... show more
Kane’s Late Brace Saves England From World Cup Embarrassment
Harry Kane nets two late goals to overturn DR Congo’s shock lead Anthony Gordon’s impact off the bench transforms England Mexico at the Estadio Azteca next in the last 16 England flirted with disaster, but when the pressure peaked, Harry Kane did what he’s built a caree... show more
Hincapié’s Mouth-Cover Red Rocks Ecuador as Mexico March On
Piero Hincapié sent off for covering his mouth after VAR review Mexico beat Ecuador 2–0 as Julián Quiñones scores and sets up Raúl Jiménez Co-hosts celebrate first World Cup knockout win in 40 years; England or DR Congo next Only at a World Cup could a quiet word turn s... show more
World Cup 2026 Knockouts: Your BBC and ITV Watch Guide
Every Round-of-32 tie live on free-to-air: BBC, ITV and STV UK-friendly kick-offs at 6pm and 8pm BST, with late-night clashes too England face DR Congo on Wed 1 July, 5pm BST, BBC One The biggest World Cup ever has hit the business end across the USA, Canada and Mexico,... show more
