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• South Africa v Canada LIVE: Co-hosts kick start knockout rounds with clash against Bafana Bafana

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  The World Cup knockout rounds begin with Canada in action against South Africa

• World Cup 2026 knockout fixtures, results and full tournament bracket

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  The knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup are about to get into full swing in North America

• Welcome to the real World Cup – the tournament begins now

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  World Cup 2026 now starts in earnest, with a slew of mouthwatering last-32 ties, but the expanded group stage was much more enjoyable than...

• Who could England play next after qualifying for World Cup knockout stages?

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  England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages after beating Panama to top their group

• World Cup 2026 power rankings: Argentina and France lead charge heading into knockouts

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  The 2026 World Cup is down from 48 teams to 32 as we storm into the knockouts - how do they rank after the group stage?

• England remain dysfunctional but a new Jude Bellingham threat gives World Cup hope

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  The England midfielder took over the nervy game against Panama in the second half with a goal and an assist to underline his worth and versatility...

• The magic moment that kept Austria’s World Cup alive in epic draw with Algeria

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  Austria 3-3 Algeria: Sasa Kalajdzic snatched a last-gasp equaliser to take Austria into the last 32

• Lionel Messi makes more World Cup history as Argentina ease past Jordan

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  Jordan 1-3 Argentina: Messi came off the bench to become the first player to score in seven straight tournament games

• Yoane Wissa underlines threat as DR Congo set up England clash at World Cup

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  DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan: The African side came from behind to progress to the round of 32

• How a thrilling stalemate between Colombia and Portugal set up two fascinating World Cup knockout ties

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  Colombia 0-0 Portugal: There were no goals but plenty of action in Miami as Colombia secured top spot in Group K

• Roy Keane insists Thomas Tuchel ‘doesn’t have a clue’ what his best England XI is

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  Tuchel made five changes for the 2-0 win against Panama but is facing an injury crisis at right-back

• Thomas Tuchel provides Jarell Quansah injury update as England right-back crisis deepens

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  An ankle injury for Quansah added to Tuchel’s issues at a problem position for England