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There’s a proper mouth-watering mismatch on the menu as Argentina take on Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Friday’s Round of 32 clash has the feel of a coronation for the favourites and a fairytale audition for the minnows — form, firepower and a global ico... show more

There’s a proper knockout feel in the air as Colombia prepare to face Ghana in Kansas City — a clash that could define both nations’ World Cup momentum. The South Americans arrive unbeaten and compact, while Ghana have had a scrappier route through the groups, sneaking ... show more

Get your scarves and settle in — this one’s got knockout tension written all over it. Australia and Egypt lock horns at Arlington in a round of 32 tie that could easily be the tightest, nastiest scrap of the first knockout weekend. Both nations are hunting historic prog... show more

There’s a proper cup-tie buzz in the air as Switzerland prepare to take on Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver — a fixture that matters for more than just a place in the next round. The Swiss arrive unbeaten in this phase and brimming with confidence, while Algeria rode a ... show more

It promises to be a mouth-watering knockout clash as Portugal take on Croatia in Toronto for the World Cup 2026 round of 32. This is one of those fixtures that carries a heavy weight of expectation — Portugal will want to right the small stumbles of the group stage whil... show more

Fire up the flags and oil the pundit sofa — tonight Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, and it’s the sort of all-European knockout tie that makes you sit up. The European champions topped a tricky group and arrive unbeaten in 13, while Austria scraped through with a d... show more

There’s a proper knockout feel in the air as USA prepare to face Bosnia-Herzegovina at the US host stadium in a Round of 32 tie that has pundits rubbing their hands. Home advantage, a raucous crowd and contrasting routes through the groups mean this one matters — the St... show more

There’s plenty at stake when Belgium meet Senegal in Seattle — a round-of-32 tie that promises goals, drama and a proper old-fashioned international scrap. Both nations stumbled early in the tournament and now find themselves in a knockout lottery; form, finishing and a... show more

There’s a proper knockout feel to this one as England take on DR Congo at Atlanta in the World Cup round of 32. The Three Lions head into this tie as clear favourites after topping a tricky group, while DR Congo arrive as proud underdogs making their first ever knockout... show more

Come Wednesday night and the cauldron of the Estadio Azteca will be roaring as Mexico and Ecuador go toe-to-toe in a World Cup knockout tie that promises tension more than fireworks. Mexico arrive unbeaten and impregnable in the group stage; Ecuador limp into the last 3... show more