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CAPE VERDE’S World Cup dream remains alive as the tiny island nation takes on Saudi Arabia in a decisive Group H match in Houston. Cape Verde are now on the brink of a historic knockout-stage breakthrough after two draws from their opening two games, with a possible round-of-32 meeting against Lionel Messi’s Argentina looming if […]

Senegal delivered one of their most comprehensive performances of the tournament on Friday, crushing 10-man Iraq 5-0 to keep their World Cup hopes alive and send the Asian side packing. A double from Idrissa Gueye paved the way, and Senegal’s quick start and unrelenting pressure made the result seem comfortable long before the final whistle.

A France side already through were too sharp for a Norway side who rested most of their first choice players. Dembele’s hat-trick and France’s quick start confirmed their status as group winners going into the knockout stages. Ousmane Dembele’s hat-trick helped them defeat Norway 4-1 and finish top of World Cup Group I. Iage Credit:

Thursday’s gritty 0-0 draw with Paraguay ensured Australia a place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup. It wasn’t a classic, but enough for the Socceroos to advance while Paraguay now have to wait and see if their third-place finish is enough to keep their tournament alive. Australia players celebrate reaching the World Cup

The co-hosts got ahead early thanks to Austin Trusty but Turkiye equalised through Arda Guler and Orkun Kokcu before Kaan Ayhan scored the late winning goal. It was a devastating ending for the USA and a massive statement from Turkiye.  Kaan Ayhan’s late goal sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory over the USA in Group D

The result means the group winners will now face Morocco in Monterrey, while the runners-up will take on the five-time World Cup champions in Houston. Japan and Sweden both get through but the path ahead looks very different. Japan and Sweden share the points after a 1-1 draw in Group F. Image Credit: The Hindu