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FIFA World Cup 2026: Track Round of 32 eliminations

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 started on June 28, after the qualification of 12 group winners, 12 runners-up, and the 8 best third-place teams.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Track Round of 16 qualifications

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 started on June 28, after the qualification of 12 group winners, 12 runners-up, and the 8 best third-place teams.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32 begins with 1 match on June 28

As of Saturday night, three out of the 48 teams in the FIFA World Cup 2026 had advanced into the Round of 32: Mexico, the United States, and Germany.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 27 schedule for Day 17 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have six games on Saturday, as the group-stage matches end.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 26 schedule for Day 16 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have six games on Friday as group-stage matches continue.

Duo uses fake credentials to charge for Miami Stadium access during FIFA World Cup match, deputies report

Despite the layers of security at the Miami Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, deputies reported finding two fraudsters who managed to run a scam during the match between Brazil and Scotland, records show.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 25 schedule for Day 15 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have six games on Thursday as group-stage matches continue.

Haitian pride: Lenny Joseph and Wilson Isidor make FIFA World Cup history

When Haiti qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory against Nicaragua on Nov. 18, 2025, the Caribbean nation had not qualified in 52 years.

About 30,000 FIFA World Cup fans join big Miami Bayfront Park watch party

After an odyssey from the United Kingdom and Boston to South Florida, hopeful Scottish fans were at the Miami Stadium on Wednesday morning, more than seven hours before the match against Brazil.

Feds give exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Miami Stadium security during FIFA World Cup

While FIFA World Cup fans were having fun, U.S. Customs and Border Protection used technology to protect the country’s border at the stadium.

Over 65,000 FIFA World Cup fans celebrate love of soccer at Miami Stadium

Brazilian and Scottish fans celebrated their love of soccer on Wednesday at the Miami Stadium, even though only Brazil advanced to the FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32.

FIFA World Cup fans from Brazil and Scotland start to arrive at Miami Stadium ahead of Group C match

After an odyssey from the United Kingdom and Boston to South Florida, hopeful Scottish fans were at the Miami Stadium on Wednesday morning, more than seven hours before the match against Brazil.

Daniel Muñoz scores and Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup

Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 24 schedule for Day 14 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have six games on Wednesday, as group-stage matches continue.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 23 schedule for Day 13 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four games on Monday, as group-stage matches continue.

Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 22 schedule for Day 12 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four games on Monday, as group-stage matches continue.

Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — While Mohamed Salah's club career is still undecided, he's building his legacy with Egypt.

Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran took another step toward advancing in the World Cup on Sunday, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation.

Egypt hopes to continue rise of African football with first-ever World Cup win against New Zealand

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — History is on the horizon for Egypt, a favorite in Sunday’s World Cup match against New Zealand. Not only could the 28th-ranked Pharaohs get their first World Cup win against the No. 83 All Whites, they also would be in strong position to make the knockout round.

Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Track Round of 32 teams

The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 started on June 28, after the qualification of 12 group winners, 12 runners-up, and the 8 best third-place teams.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 21 schedule for Day 11 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have five games on Sunday, as group-stage matches continue.

FIFA World Cup fans from Scotland arrive to party in Miami ahead of match against Brazil

After a FIFA World Cup fan invasion of about 50,000 Scots in Boston, a group of Tartan Army fans in kilts arrived on Saturday at Miami International Airport.

Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team World Cup, criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the tournament would likely be worsened.

A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations

The early results are in: This U.S men's national team is for real in this World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 20 schedule for Day 10 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four games on Friday, as group-stage matches continue.

Paraguay beats Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup despite being down a man to clinch Group D for US

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year's World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey on Friday after playing a man down for more than half the match.

Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matheus Cunha struck the back of the net and struck a pose, bringing scoring — and a dash of surfing — to the World Cup stage for Brazil.

Iran says it's being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn't unique

Iran's World Cup team says it's unfairly being made to travel to matches the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself isn't uncommon among teams.

Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, and bars are struggling to keep up

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ever since Scotland fans learned they’d begin the country’s ninth World Cup appearance in Boston, plans were being made for a party.

Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time

MEXICO CITY (AP) — As World Cup fever sweeps Mexico City, one of the tournament’s biggest fan favorites isn’t a player, coach or official mascot. Joining Merlin the duck in the pantheon of heart-stealers is Osito, an 8-year-old rescue poodle mix who's become an unlikely sensation after arriving at Mexico’s opening match perched on the back of a cargo bicycle, dressed in a Mexico jersey, sunglasses and a cap.

Christian Pulisic misses US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi.

World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent

GENEVA (AP) — Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 19 schedule for Day 9 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four games on Friday, as group-stage matches continue.

World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through

ATLANTA (AP) — Bina Ramroop broke down in tears when she realized she wasn't going to get the World Cup tickets she had bought for her grandson's 13th birthday.

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans onto the streets across the country to celebrate.

Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — While Canada made World Cup history against Qatar, its celebration was tempered by concern for an injured teammate.

Switzerland coach uses hydration break to spark late goal barrage in 4-1 World Cup win over Bosnia

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Some teams at this year's World Cup have blamed FIFA's new hydration breaks for killing momentum.

Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brazilian fans that went the distance up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to pose with the Rocky statue left the fictional fighter just as they found him.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 18 schedule for Day 8 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four games on Thursday, as group-stage matches continue.

Colombia's Luis Díaz stars in World Cup debut, less than 3 years after his parents' kidnapping

MEXICO CITY (AP) — After contributing a goal and an assist in his World Cup debut, Colombia's Luis Díaz walked to the sidelines to look for his father. They spotted each other, fulfilling a dream that was years in the making.

FIFA World Cup referee’s treatment of Messi raises red card question

A day after his FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, slow-motion replays fueled a dilemma about how a referee should have disciplined Lionel Messi.

FIFA World Cup motivates blind and visually impaired players in Miami

Blind and visually impaired soccer players rely on the sound of a ball that is filled with bells and on the voices of their teammates and coaches.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 17 schedule for Day 7 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four more games on Wednesday, as group-stage matches continue.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo trains in Palm Beach

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo trained on Tuesday in Palm Beach County ahead of his FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Texas.

'We're American. We don't take s---.' US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World Cup

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Although the cheers are still ringing in the Americans' ears after their impressive World Cup-opening victory, this U.S. team says it's prepared for the physical and mental challenges of the weeks ahead — including what's likely to be a physical meeting with Australia on Friday.

US forward Christian Pulisic practices on his own in calf injury rehab, team says he is 'day to day'

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic worked out on his own again Tuesday during the U.S. team's World Cup practice session while he rehabilitates his calf injury.

Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — South Korea’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between the players and the country's media following disparaging comments about captain Son Heung-min.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 16 schedule for Day 6 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have three games on Tuesday, as group-stage matches continue.

Doña Paulina serves FIFA World Cup spirit to Uruguayans in Miami-Dade

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four games on Monday, as group-stage matches continue.

FIFA Fan Festival hosts World Cup watch parties in downtown Miami

World Cup fans at the FIFA Fan Festival had four free watch parties on Monday in downtown Miami.

Uruguayans arrive in high spirits ahead of FIFA World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in Miami

Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup in 1930 and won the final against Argentina. The South American country won again in 1950.

World Cup teams face major travel demands in tournament spread across US, Canada and Mexico

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — The Czech Republic started its World Cup campaign by traveling from its base camp in Dallas across the border to Guadalajara in Mexico. The team is now back in Texas preparing for its next game in Atlanta. It will then return to Mexico for its third group match.