Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
‘We tasted the horrors of war’: Stories of refugees who returned home
“Returning was beautiful… But everything has changed.” In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned, the largest surge of returns…
Turkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay
Turkiye suffered their second successive defeat in North America, bringing an end to their World Cup campaign.
Hydration break boos: How FIFA united players, fans, coaches at World Cup
Criticism surrounding the breaks has been aimed at the commercial benefits for the three-minute pauses in action.
Cunha hits Brazil double against Haiti to seal first World Cup 2026 win
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scores Brazil's first two goals in 3-0 win against Haiti as FIFA event progress nears.
Brazil vs Haiti LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group C clash.
Cuba: Between charcoal and solar panels
Cuba: Between charcoal and solar panels Bags of charcoal and stoves are displayed for sale along a roadside in Cotorro,…
From outsider to president? Inside de la Espriella’s bid to lead Colombia
Colombia’s rightward shift? Inside de la Espriella’s election bid A political newcomer, Abelardo de la Espriella has become a leading…
Cuba approves major economic reforms amid US pressure
Cuba has approved sweeping economic reforms, opening key sectors to private investment.
Chile’s Palestinians push back against Israel policy shift
Chile’s Palestinians push back against Israel policy shift