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There’s a proper cup-tie atmosphere as the final Group E game in Philadelphia pits Curacao against Ivory Coast. Both teams can still sneak into the knockouts alongside Germany, so expect tension, drama and a few tactical chess moves. Curacao have the underdog story afte... show more

You can feel the tension building as Paraguay and Australia prepare to lock horns at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. This is a proper Group D decider — two nations with everything to play for and nerves cranked right up to eleven. Form, grit and a few big talking points ... show more

Right then, gather round — this is the kind of World Cup showdown that gets a pundit’s pulse racing. The clash between Japan and Sweden in Texas is a straight shootout for progression: one win guarantees passage and a draw favours the Samurai Blue. Form, firepower and s... show more

The fight for knockout football at the 2026 World Cup sees South Africa and South Korea go head-to-head at Monterrey Stadium on Thursday morning. This is a proper cup-tie atmosphere: Bafana Bafana must chase three points to keep their last-32 hopes alive, while the Taeg... show more

Right, tuck in — this is one of those must-win, nervy World Cup afternoons. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar meet in Seattle with both sides sat on a single point after two games, so you can expect desperation, discipline and a fair bit of caution. Form hasn’t been spar... show more

There’s a proper tournament feel in the air as Switzerland lock horns with Canada at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Wednesday evening. Both sides arrive with momentum and everything to play for: a point seals progression and top spot in Group B, so expect intensity, c... show more

Morning (or rather the small hours) football fans — this is the sort of fixture that keeps tournament nerves twitching. Czechia take on Mexico in Mexico City, a straight shootout for second place in Group A. Mexico have already wrapped up top spot, but for Czechia this ... show more

It’s a proper Group C cracker as Scotland take on Brazil in Miami — a match that could decide who walks out of the group smiling and who goes home licking their wounds. The Scots head in needing points to reach the knockout phase, while Brazil will be keen to keep top s... show more

There’s a proper feel-good atmosphere ahead of this one as Morocco take on Haiti in Atlanta — a match that could settle supremacy in Group C. The Atlas Lions arrive unbeaten in an astonishing run and will be keen to pile on the goals to pip Brazil to top spot, while Hai... show more

There’s a proper World Cup evening in store as Portugal take on Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium – a match that could swing Group K in one direction or another. Portugal arrive needing a response after being pegged back in their opener, while Uzbekistan will fancy themselv... show more