NewsEngland Edge a Five-Goal Thriller at Mexico to Book Their Place in the Quarter-Finals
England came out on top of a breathless Round of 16 tie, beating Mexico 3–2 to crack the tournament's meanest defence and set up a quarter-final with Norway.
NewsNorway Stun Brazil 2–1 to Reach the Quarter-Finals in the Shock of the Round
Norway produced the upset of the round, beating Brazil 2–1 to knock the five-time champions out in the last 16 and book a quarter-final against England.
NewsFrance Grind Down Stubborn Paraguay 1–0 to Keep Their Perfect Record and Reach the Quarters
France made it five wins from five and reached the quarter-finals, but a resolute Paraguay limited the tournament's most prolific attack to a single goal in a hard-fought 1–0.
NewsMorocco Sweep Canada Aside 3–0 to Storm into the Quarter-Finals
Morocco produced their most emphatic performance of the tournament to beat Canada 3–0 in the Round of 16, extending their unbeaten run and booking a quarter-final against France.
NewsColombia Grind Out a One-Goal Win Over Ghana to Extend Their Unbeaten Run into the Last 16
A single goal was enough for Colombia to see off a resilient Ghana in the Round of 32, a 1–0 win that kept the group winners unbeaten and sent them through to the last 16.
NewsArgentina Survive a Cape Verde Islands Scare to Reach the Last 16 with Perfect Record Intact
Argentina made it five wins from five and booked a place in the last 16, but Cape Verde Islands made them earn every yard of a 3–2 Round of 32 tie that was far closer than the seedings suggested.
NewsEgypt Hold Their Nerve to Edge Australia on Penalties and Reach the Last 16
A gripping Round of 32 tie between Australia and Egypt could not be settled across two hours, finishing 1–1 before Egypt won the shootout 4–2 to book their place in the last 16.
NewsSwitzerland 2–0 Algeria: the group winners' press seals a clean sheet and a last-16 place
Switzerland saw off Algeria 2–0 in the Round of 32 to reach the last 16 unbeaten, a controlled clean-sheet win that landed our Switzerland tip almost to the letter.
NewsPortugal 2–1 Croatia: the unbeaten group winners find a way through to reach the last 16
Portugal edged Croatia 2–1 in the Round of 32 to keep their unbeaten record intact and reach the last 16, a hard-earned win that vindicated our Portugal tip in a tie that lived up to its billing as a genuine contest.
NewsSpain 3–0 Austria: a fourth straight clean sheet carries the group winners into the last 16
Spain swept aside Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 to reach the last 16 with their tournament clean sheet still intact after four matches, a comfortable win that vindicated our Spain −1 tip.
NewsUnited States 2–0 Bosnia-Herzegovina: a controlled clean sheet books a last-16 date with Belgium
The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2–0 in the Round of 32, a composed and clean-sheet win that vindicated our tip and set up a Round of 16 meeting with Belgium.
NewsBelgium 3–2 Senegal: a five-goal thriller sends the Red Devils through
Belgium came through a breathless 3–2 win over Senegal in the Round of 32 to stay unbeaten and reach the last 16, vindicating our call for a Red Devils victory and setting up a meeting with the United States.
NewsEngland 2–1 Congo DR: a hard-fought win carries the Three Lions into the last 16
England edged Congo DR 2–1 in the Round of 32 to reach the last 16 with a four-match unbeaten record intact, though a one-goal margin against stubborn opponents denied our −1.5 tip and set up a meeting with Mexico.
NewsMexico 2–0 Ecuador: a fourth straight clean sheet sends El Tri into the last 16 unbeaten
Mexico beat Ecuador 2–0 in the Round of 32 to reach the last 16 with a perfect record and a clean sheet still unbroken after four matches — eight goals scored, none conceded all tournament.
NewsFrance 3–0 Sweden: Les Bleus stay perfect and stroll into the last 16 to meet Paraguay
France brushed Sweden aside 3–0 in the Round of 32 to preserve a flawless tournament record and book a last-16 tie with Paraguay, stretching their perfect start to four wins from four.
NewsIvory Coast 1–2 Norway: Norwegians edge a Round of 32 thriller to set up Brazil last-16 tie
Norway came through a tense Round of 32 meeting with Ivory Coast, winning 2–1 away from home to reach the last 16, where a daunting tie against Brazil now awaits.
NewsNetherlands 1–1 Morocco: Morocco win on penalties to reach the last 16, Dutch out
A Round of 32 tie that stayed level at 1–1 after extra time was settled on penalties, with Morocco prevailing in the shootout to advance to the Round of 16 and send the Netherlands home.
NewsGermany 1–1 Paraguay: Paraguay win 4–3 on penalties to knock the Germans out
Germany and Paraguay finished 1–1 after extra time in the Round of 32 before Paraguay held their nerve to win the shootout 4–3, sending the Germans out and themselves into the last 16. Our GER −1.5 tip was an honest miss.
NewsBrazil 2–1 Japan: Seleção edge a tense Round-of-32 tie to reach the last 16
Brazil beat Japan 2–1 in a tight Round-of-32 tie to march into the last 16, ending a stubborn Japanese campaign. Our BRA −1 call needed a two-goal margin, so a one-goal win goes down as a miss.
NewsSouth Africa 0–1 Canada: Canada Edge a Tense Round of 32 to Reach the Last 16
A single goal was enough for Canada to see off South Africa in a cagey, low-scoring Round of 32 tie, the Group B winners advancing 1–0 while Bafana Bafana's tournament came to an end.
NewsCongo DR 3–1 Uzbekistan: Wissa Double Turns the Game After Shomurodov's Early Shock
Shomurodov struck inside ten minutes, but Yoane Wissa's two penalties and a Mayele strike turned the Group K finale Congo DR's way. The 3–1 win lifts them to four points and a place in the knockout rounds, while a third straight loss sends a battered Uzbekistan home.
NewsAlgeria 3–3 Austria: Mahrez's 90th-minute leveller seals a six-goal Group J thriller
Riyad Mahrez struck twice, the second deep in stoppage time, to rescue a 3–3 draw against Austria in a breathless Group J finale. The point leaves both nations on four, with Austria edging second on goal difference.
NewsCroatia 2–1 Ghana: Sučić and Vlašić secure runners-up spot in Group L
Petar Sučić's first-half strike and Nikola Vlašić's late winner saw Croatia past a stubborn Ghana, sealing second place in Group L behind England. Daniel Luckassen's debut goal briefly threatened an upset.
NewsJordan 1–3 Argentina: Messi caps perfect group as Lo Celso, Lautaro strike
Lo Celso and a Lautaro Martínez penalty put Argentina in control before Al-Taamari pulled one back, and Messi sealed a 3–1 win that completed a flawless Group J. Argentina top with nine points; Jordan finish bottom and exit.
NewsColombia 0-0 Portugal: stalemate sends both through as Group K winners and runners-up
A cagey goalless draw was enough for both unbeaten sides to advance: Colombia top Group K on seven points, Portugal qualify in second. Our Under 2.5 call landed on the nose.
NewsPanama 0–2 England: Bellingham and Kane seal top spot in Group L
Second-half strikes from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to a 2–0 win in Panama, confirming first place in Group L. Panama bow out without a point or a goal, and our ENG −1.5 tip landed.
NewsNorway 1–4 France: Les Bleus storm to top of Group I with perfect record
France brushed Norway aside 4–1 in Group I's final round to finish with a flawless nine points, condemning the hosts to second and a knockout berth they will have wanted to earn more comfortably. Our FRA −1 call landed cleanly.
NewsCape Verde Islands 0-0 Saudi Arabia: Goalless Draw Sends CPV Through, KSA Out
A third successive draw was enough for Cape Verde Islands to finish second in Group H and book a date with Argentina, while a stalemate left Saudi Arabia bottom and eliminated. Our 66% call for a Saudi win missed.
NewsUruguay 0–1 Spain: Baena strike sends Spain through as Group H winners
Álex Baena's first-half goal was enough for Spain to beat Uruguay in Group H's final round, sealing top spot with seven points. Uruguay finish third and bow out of the tournament.
NewsEgypt 1–1 Iran: Saber and Rezaeian Trade Early Goals as Both Sides Hold Firm in Group G
Saber struck inside five minutes and Rezaeian levelled on 14, and neither Egypt nor Iran could find a winner. The draw nudges Egypt into second place behind Belgium, while Iran's three straight stalemates leave them third in Group G.
NewsSenegal 5–0 Iraq: Lions roar to a consolation win as P. Gueye's double caps a rout
Diarra struck inside four minutes and Senegal never looked back, romping to a 5–0 win over a winless Iraq. It was not enough to lift the Lions out of third, but it handsomely landed our SEN −1.5 call.
NewsNew Zealand 1-5 Belgium: Trossard double sends Belgium top of Group G
Leandro Trossard struck twice and Belgium added late goals through Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers to finish first in Group G. New Zealand, beaten 5-1, bow out bottom with a single point despite Elijah Just's late consolation.
NewsTurkey 3-2 United States: Ayhan's 90th-minute winner sinks Group D leaders
Turkey twice clawed back from behind and snatched it at the death through Kaan Ayhan, beating already-qualified Group D winners the United States 3-2 in a frantic finale to the group stage.
NewsJapan 1-1 Sweden: Maeda and Elanga trade goals as honours shared in Group F
Daizen Maeda's second-half opener was cancelled out by Anthony Elanga six minutes later as Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw in Group F. Japan finish second, Sweden third, and our Japan-to-win tip came up short.
NewsNetherlands Cruise Past Tunisia 3–1 to Win Group F With Seven Points
Early goals from Skhiri and Brobbey set the Netherlands on their way before Van Hecke sealed a 3–1 win in Tunis, with Mastouri's strike a lone consolation. The Dutch top Group F; our NED −1 tip landed.
NewsCuraçao 0-2 Ivory Coast: Pépé's double seals second place in Group E
Nicolas Pépé struck either side of the hour to settle this Group E contest 2-0, lifting Ivory Coast to six points and second place. Our CIV -1 handicap tip landed.
NewsEcuador 2-1 Germany: Angulo and Plata Stun Group E Leaders in Comeback Win
Leroy Sané struck inside two minutes, but Ecuador hit straight back through Nilson Angulo and won it late through Gonzalo Plata to topple group winners Germany 2-1 and salvage their World Cup campaign.
NewsParaguay 0-0 Australia: stalemate keeps both alive but loosens Group D's middle
A goalless draw in their Group D finale leaves Paraguay and Australia level on four points, with Australia clinging to second on goal difference. Our Over 2.5 call never came close.
NewsSouth Africa 1-0 South Korea: Maseko's strike seals second place in Group A
A 63rd-minute finish from Maseko was enough for South Africa to edge South Korea 1-0 and lock up second place in Group A behind runaway leaders Mexico. Our BTTS tip missed in a game settled by a single goal.
NewsVargas and Manzambi Sink Canada as Switzerland Win 2–1 to Seal Group B Top Spot
Two early second-half goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi turned the game Switzerland's way before Promise David pulled one back, as the Swiss won 2–1 to finish top of Group B. Our SUI-to-win tip landed.