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Norway eliminated Ivory Coast 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive winner four minutes from time after Amad Diallo had briefly equalised for the Elephants. Antonio Nusa opened the scoring in the first half for Norway, who advance to face Brazil in the Round of 16, while Ivory Coast’s first knockout appearance in the expanded tournament ended in late heartbreak despite a spirited performance from Emerse Faé’s young side.

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Netherlands 1-1 Morocco Analysis: Diop’s Late Header, Bounou’s Save and Saibari’s Shootout Winner

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Morocco eliminated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, which kicked off at 04:00 EAT on June 30, 2026. Cody Gakpo appeared to send the Group F winners through with a 72nd-minute strike, but Issa Diop’s stoppage-time header forced extra time. Following a goalless additional period, Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville’s penalty during the shootout before Ismael Saibari converted the decisive spot kick to set up a Round of 16 meeting with Canada.

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Germany 1-1 Paraguay Analysis: Gill’s Shootout Heroics and Alfaro’s Discipline Eliminated a Giant

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Paraguay eliminated Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Julio Enciso gave Paraguay the lead before Kai Havertz equalised with a header, but Orlando Gill’s shootout heroics and José Canale’s decisive conversion proved decisive. The result sends the third-place Group D qualifiers to face the winner of France vs Sweden, while Germany’s perfect group record meant nothing in the single-elimination knockout.

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Brazil 2-1 Japan Analysis: Martinelli’s 95th-Minute Winner and Ancelotti’s Halftime Rescue

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Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on June 29, 2026 (EAT), with substitute Gabriel Martinelli striking in the 95th minute to complete a dramatic comeback and send the Samurai Blue home. Kaishu Sano’s 29th-minute opener had given Japan a deserved lead against the Group C winners, but Carlo Ancelotti’s halftime tactical intervention produced a second-half equalizer from Casemiro before Martinelli’s winner sealed the result. The victory advances Brazil to face the winner of Ivory Coast versus Norway in the Round of 16, though the narrow margin of victory exposed vulnerabilities that Hajime Moriyasu’s disciplined side exploited effectively until the final moments.

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South Africa 0-1 Canada Analysis: Eustáquio’s 92nd-Minute Strike Ended Bafana Bafana’s Historic Run

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Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 through Stephen Eustáquio’s 92nd-minute strike, eliminating Bafana Bafana from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 and securing Canada’s first-ever place in the Last 16. The single-elimination format rendered South Africa’s four-point Group A recovery meaningless against one late defensive lapse, while Jesse Marsch’s aggressive substitutions and Alphonso Davies’ second-half return broke Hugo Broos’s compact defensive block. Canada now advance to face the winner of Netherlands vs Morocco.

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Panama 0-2 England Analysis: Bellingham Broke the Block, Kane Made History and Tuchel Won the Group

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England defeated Panama 2-0 on 28 June 2026 to win Group L and secure a round of 32 tie against DR Congo. Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute and assisted Harry Kane for his record-breaking 11th World Cup goal five minutes later. The victory confirms England as group winners with 7 points, though the performance highlighted ongoing struggles against compact defensive blocks that Thomas Tuchel must solve before knockout football begins.

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Colombia 0-0 Portugal Analysis: Diogo Costa’s Six Saves Preserved a Point but Lost the Group

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Colombia and Portugal played out a 0-0 draw that confirmed Colombia as Group K winners while Portugal settled for second place. Diogo Costa produced six crucial saves to maintain Portugal’s unbeaten record, but the result consigned Roberto Martínez’s side to a more difficult knockout path against Croatia rather than securing a favorable Round of 32 draw. Colombia finished with 7 points and a +3 goal difference, setting up a tie with Ghana, while Portugal’s 5 points and +5 goal difference means they must navigate a tougher bracket that could include Spain in later rounds.

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Jordan 1-3 Argentina Analysis: Messi’s Seventh Straight World Cup Goal and Scaloni’s Rotation Test

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Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 on June 28, 2026, to win Group J with a perfect nine points. Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his seventh consecutive World Cup goal, reaching 19 tournament goals total, while Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martínez scored earlier. Mousa Al-Tamari netted for already-eliminated Jordan. Argentina advance to face Cape Verde in the Round of 32.

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Algeria 3-3 Austria Analysis: Mahrez’s 93rd-Minute Goal, Kalajdžić’s Reply and a Format Tested to the Limit

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Algeria and Austria played out a dramatic 3-3 draw in their final Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Riyad Mahrez scoring in the 93rd minute and Saša Kalajdžić equalizing three minutes later to send both teams through to the Round of 32 while eliminating Iran. Austria advanced as group runners-up with four points and a plus-one goal difference, setting up a knockout clash with Spain, while Algeria progressed as one of the best third-placed teams despite a minus-two goal difference and will face Switzerland.

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Paraguay 0-0 Australia Analysis: A Calculated Draw Sent Both Teams Into the Round of 32

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Paraguay and Australia played out a calculated 0-0 draw in their final Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing both teams’ advancement to the Round of 32. Australia finished second in the group with four points and a zero goal difference, while Paraguay advanced as one of the best third-placed teams with four points and a negative-two goal difference, benefiting from the expanded 48-team tournament format.