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The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is done and dusted, and the real drama has begun with the knockout rounds. The Round of 32 is in full swing, and we've already seen some big upsets, like four-time champs Germany getting knocked out. It's clear that the so-called 'smaller' teams are no longer pushovers.

German captain Joshua Kimmich has made it clear: don't blame the referee or bad luck for their FIFA World Cup exit. He said if a team can't win in 120 minutes, it fully deserves to be knocked out.

Germany is out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout. The match was rocked by a huge VAR controversy after Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal was disallowed. Former England star Alan Shearer has slammed the referee's decision.

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar Jr are on opposite sides of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout bracket. They can only face each other in the semifinals if both Argentina and Brazil win all their matches leading up to the last four.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is wrapping up, and now the real action starts with the knockout rounds. First up is the Round of 32, where 32 teams will battle it out for a spot in the last 16.

History shows that winning all your group stage games in the FIFA World Cup doesn't mean you'll lift the trophy. In fact, very few group champions have actually won the cup. More often, it's the runners-up.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is finally here! Round of 32 kicks off from Sunday night. It's simple now: win to reach the pre-quarters, or lose and go home. We've picked out the 6 most exciting matches from the 16 that you just can't miss.

Canada has created history at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The co-hosts beat South Africa 1-0 in a tense Round of 32 match, thanks to a last-minute goal. This is the first time ever that Canada has reached the pre-quarterfinals. The match itself wasn't a classic, but the result is a massive achievement for Canadian football.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was left surprised by a reporter's question about giving basic instructions to Lionel Messi, laughing off the 'crazy' suggestion. Following Argentina's win over Jordan, Scaloni stated that Messi understands the game perfectly on his own, a response that has since gained widespread support on social media.

A surprise proposal during a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Kansas City stunned fans and viewers worldwide. The moment unfolded live on the stadium scoreboard, drawing applause and spreading rapidly across social media platforms.