Pepe’s double secured Ivory Coast’s first ever place in the World Cup knockout stage. The smallest country to reach the finals, Curacao, exited the tournament after a brave but ultimately failed run. Nicolas Pepe celebrates a double that saw Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0. Image Credit: The Hindu FIFA World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast defeated […]
The hosts were in control and confident as they continued their perfect run into the knock out stages. Czechia are out after taking just one point from three matches and failing to find a breakthrough. Mexico celebrates a dominant 3-0 victory over Czechia, with Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scoring second-half goals to seal a
Maseko’s winning goal was set up by a pinpoint assist from Tshepang Moremi and South Africa will now face Canada in the Round of 32 on Sunday in Inglewood, California. South Korea had chances and possession but couldn’t find a way through. South Africa celebrated after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half winner against South Korea secured a
Carlo Ancelotti’s side played a measured and stylish game to beat Scotland and keep their title charge on track. Neymar made his first Brazil appearance since October 2023 by coming off the bench in the 76th minute. Brazil celebrates in Miami after a 3-0 win over Scotland, with Vinícius Júnior scoring twice. Image Credit: The
Yassine scored his second in the 89th minute, after a deflection off Rahimi gave Morocco a lead they would not relinquish in the 78th minute. Haiti, in football’s biggest showpiece for the first time in 52 years, again showed fight but were undone by Morocco’s bench strength. Moroccan players celebrate a dramatic comeback over Haiti
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s victory keeps the possibility of a first-ever World Cup knockout stage appearance alive. The result ended Qatar’s tournament, with youth, experience and efficiency proving crucial for Bosnia. Bosnia-Herzegovina players celebrate after a 3-1 win over Qatar in Group B. Image Credit: The Hindu FIFA World Cup 2026: Bosnia-Herzegovina boosted its chances of advancing to
