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Ronaldo vs Yamal: Portugal and Spain collide in World Cup 2026 Round of 16
A 41-year-old icon and a 19-year-old phenomenon headline Portugal against an unbeaten Spain in Arlington, with a quarterfinal spot on the line.
France vs Morocco: 2022 semi-final rematch set for World Cup 2026 quarter-finals
Four years after France ended Morocco's historic run in Qatar, the two sides meet again in Foxborough with a World Cup semi-final place on the line.
USMNT chase first World Cup quarterfinal since 2002 against Belgium
Co-host United States face Belgium in a Seattle Round of 16 rematch of their dramatic 2014 knockout duel, with Folarin Balogun cleared to play after FIFA reversed his suspension.
USA vs Belgium: The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Test That Defines the Co-Hosts
USMNT knocked out Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the Round of 16. Now Belgium and Kevin De Bruyne stand between the co-hosts and a historic run.
Portugal vs Croatia: Ronaldo's Last Dance Meets a Midfield That Never Quits
Portugal and Croatia meet in a World Cup 2026 knockout tie where experience, set pieces, and Modric's control could decide who advances.
England vs Mexico: Three Lions Face El Tri in a Round of 16 Clash Loaded with History
England face Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 after scraping past DR Congo. Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions face an El Tri side that just beat Ecuador 2-0 in front of 85,000 fans at the Azteca.
Brazil vs Norway, Haaland vs the Seleção: The Game That Decides a Legacy
Erling Haaland faces Brazil in a World Cup knockout for the first time. Norway have never beaten Brazil. The most feared striker in football meets the most feared team in tournament history.
Belgium vs Senegal: Golden Generation Meets African Power in a Knockout That Could Flip the Bracket
Belgium and Senegal collide in a heavyweight knockout tie where experience, pace, and set-piece quality could decide who advances and who flies home.
USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Host Nation Faces a Must-Win Knockout
The United States face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 32 clash with the host nation hoping to ride home support into the last 16.
Cape Verde vs Argentina: The Small Island Nation Stands Between Messi and History
Cape Verde reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time and now face Lionel Messi's Argentina in a Round of 32 David vs Goliath showdown.
Mexico vs Ecuador: El Tri Face a La Tri Side That Refuses to Fold
Mexico meet Ecuador in a high-stakes international clash as both squads chase momentum before the next round of regional and World Cup business.
France vs Sweden: Les Bleus Face a Dangerous Round of 32 Test at MetLife Stadium
France carry a perfect group record into a World Cup Round of 32 tie with Sweden, where Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé meet the speed of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres.
El Clásico preview: Barcelona one win from the title against Real Madrid
Barcelona host Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou knowing a win seals back-to-back La Liga titles - the form, tactics and stakes behind a Clásico with the championship on the line.
Liverpool vs Manchester United: a wounded champion, a United side chasing an Anfield first
Arne Slot's defending champions host Ruben Amorim's Manchester United on a three-game losing run, while United chase a first league win at Anfield since 2016.