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Why Mo Salah and Egypt could find it difficult to topple Lionel Messi's Argentina

Much of the focus of the Argentina v Egypt World Cup Round of 16 clash is likely to be centred on how influential Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah will be for their respective countries.

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Why Mikel Merino's winner for Spain against Portugal was no more than La Roja deserved

Portugal v Spain is one of the classic European clashes, and whilst the former had recently beaten the latter in the Nations League, that remained La Roja's only defeat since March 2023.

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A look ahead to Portugal's attempt to derail the Spanish juggernaut at the World Cup

One of the ties of the World Cup Round of 16 sees pre-tournament favourites, Spain, take on a Portugal side for whom talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will play his last game if they're knocked out, after the 41-year-old announced his retirement in the lead-up to the match.

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How England became only the third side in history to beat Mexico at the Azteca Stadium

If Thomas Tuchel and his England players needed reminding as to how tough their World Cup Round of 16 assignment against Mexico was going to be, they only had to look at El Tri's recent record.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hackett on 'very poor' refereeing in France win & other contentious decisions

With 104 matches across three countries, the 2026 World Cup is the most demanding tournament in history. Flashscore sat down with former Premier League official and refereeing authority Keith Hackett to get his observations and views on the officials and their decision-making during the latest round of games at the tournament.

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Egypt send Australia down under on penalties to reach first round of 16 in 92 years

Egypt won a FIFA World Cup knockout match for the very first time, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach the Round of 16 where they'll face either defending champions Argentina or Cape Verde.

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What to expect as reigning world champions Argentina take on surprise package Cape Verde

In what must surely be one of the biggest-ever 'David v Goliath' clashes seen at a World Cup, reigning champions Argentina take on African minnows Cape Verde.

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Why Carlos Baleba could be the perfect replacement for Casemiro at Man United

Depending on your point of view, Man Utd have either shown their true colours by not matching Tottenham Hotspur's bid for Mateus Fernandes, or have been more than sensible given the current circumstances.

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How Portugal held off a stubborn Croatia in one of the games of this World Cup tournament

Croatia took on Portugal in their World Cup Round of 32 clash with the weight of history against them.

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Ronaldo nets first knockout goal as Portugal stage late fightback to dump out Croatia

Portugal advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 to take on Spain after a battling 2-1 win against a stubborn Croatia side in Toronto.

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Why Tottenham's brilliant transfer window will mean they'll take some stopping in 2026/27

When Tottenham Hotspur stepped out onto the pitch for their final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season against Everton, it was with the knowledge that they would remain in the English top-flight if they weren't beaten.

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What to expect as Portugal and Croatia come face-to-face in a Round of 32 shoot-out

One of the more intriguing Round of 32 games at this World Cup is the Portugal v Croatia tie, as much for the teams being led by two players in their forties as anything else.

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How England and Harry Kane were forced to dig deep by D.R. Congo in the Round of 32

England and D.R. Congo met for the first time in international competition, with the Round of 32 encounter being the furthest that the African side has ever gone in the World Cup.

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Why Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi could be a wise summer purchase for Chelsea

With Chelsea not having qualified for European football next season, it was a huge coup for them to be able to tempt Xabi Alonso to take over managerial duties.

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Why England's Round of 32 World Cup tie against D.R. Congo may not be plain sailing

Thomas Tuchel's England side takes on D.R. Congo in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday, looking to claim a victory that would put them into the last 16 clash at the Azteca Stadium against co-hosts Mexico.

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Mbappe and Olise star against a disappointing Sweden side in one-sided World Cup romp

One of the pre-tournament favourites, France, took on Graham Potter's Sweden on Tuesday, the first time that the two countries had actually faced each other in the World Cup, and only the third time in tournament competition (also two previous encounters in the European Championship).

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Kylian Mbappe double leads France to comfortable win over Sweden to progress to last 16

France’s record goalscorer Kylian Mbappe was again the difference maker, as his brace helped Les Bleus cruise to a 3-0 FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium.

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Why this summer is the right time for Man Utd to try and sign Dortmund's Nmecha

Sometimes the stars align in ways that can scarcely be imagined, and there's certainly some serendipity as far as Man Utd's pursuit of Felix Nmecha is concerned.

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What to expect when France take on Sweden in their World Cup Round of 32 encounter

One of the favourites to win World Cup 2026, France, take on Sweden in the Round of 32 knockout clash.

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EXCLUSIVE: Keith Hackett on more refereeing and VAR mistakes at this World Cup

With 104 matches across three countries, the 2026 World Cup is the most demanding tournament in history. Flashscore sat down with former Premier League official and refereeing authority Keith Hackett to get his observations and views on the officials and their decision-making during some more group games in the tournament.

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Morocco overcome Netherlands in chaotic penalty shootout to advance to last 16

Morocco have reached the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 16, winning out 3-2 on penalties after holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Monterrey.

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Late Martinelli strike squeezes Brazil past valiant Japan in World Cup Round of 32

Despite going ahead and dominating the game for long periods, Japan eventually ran out of steam as they were beaten 2-1 by Brazil at Houston Stadium in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32 fixture.

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Why Liverpool might rue missing out on PSG-bound sensation Yan Diomande

Having waved goodbye to Mo Salah at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, one of Liverpool's top priorities in the transfer business this summer would need to be replacing the Egyptian King.

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A look ahead to a tantalising World Cup clash between Brazil and Japan

Brazil taking on Japan in the next Round of 32 fixture at this World Cup is an intriguing match-up to say the least.