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Portugal, Croatia to battle stifling heat

Croatia's Luka Modric . — Reuters

Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0

Folarin Balogun celebrates first goal. — Reuters

Belgium rally to stun Senegal on extra-time

Belgium's Raskin, Tielemans and Meunier celebrate after the match. — Reuters

'We came from nothing': DR Congo dreams of England upset

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Harry Kane: England's World Cup saviour

England's #09 Harry Kane celebrates after the winning. — AFP

Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal

100 games, 4 major titles: Scaloni's Argentina legacy grows

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World Cup's smallest venue in Toronto ready for its grand finale

Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada.

Spain seek cutting edge against Austria in WC last 32

Algeria's defender Jaouen Hadja and Austria's midfielder Konrad Laimer fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Algeria and Austria at the Kansas City Stadium. — AFP

Fans fuel the knockout atmosphere

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US coach Pochettino cool on favourites tag against Bosnia after WC shocks

Folarin Balogun of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal with Weston McKennie. — Reuters

Belgium's golden generation face Senegal in last-chance saloon

Belgium's Koni De Winter. — Reuters

Mexico end knockout hoodoo with win over Ecuador

Mexico's players celebrate after the winning. — AFP

Haaland send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

Norway's #09 Haaland (C) celebrates with teammates after second goal. — AFP

Fans bring the energy alive

Mexican football fans gather at the FIFA Fan Fest to watch a live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey

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