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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NewsMessi double sends Argentina top: Argentina 2–0 Austria
Lionel Messi struck either side of Argentina's commanding display, scoring on 38 minutes and again at the death to beat Austria 2–0 and march the holders to the summit of Group J with a perfect record.
NewsBelgium held by resolute Iran in goalless Group G stalemate
Belgium's wait for a first World Cup win goes on after a disciplined Iran side kept them at arm's length in a goalless draw. The result leaves both nations level on two points behind Egypt, and our BEL −1 call well wide of the mark.
NewsSpain Cruise Past Saudi Arabia 4–0 to Seize Control of Group H
Lamine Yamal and a Mikel Oyarzabal double inside 24 minutes blew the game open before an own goal completed a ruthless 4–0 win that sends Spain top of Group H — and lands our pre-match ESP −1.5 call right on the button.
NewsUndav's Late Double Spares Germany's Blushes in 2–1 Win Over Ivory Coast
Franck Kessié had put Ivory Coast in front, but Deniz Undav struck twice late on to win it for Germany and keep them top of Group E with a perfect record.
NewsGalarza's Second-Minute Strike Sinks Turkey as Paraguay Seize Group D Lifeline
Matías Galarza struck inside two minutes and Paraguay made it count, edging Turkey 1–0 in Group D to climb back into the qualification picture and leave the Turks pointless after two games.
NewsJonathan David hat-trick fires Canada to 6–0 demolition of Qatar
Jonathan David scored three and Cyle Larin opened the rout as Canada swept Qatar aside 6–0 to seize top spot in Group B. Our pre-match call to back Canada on the handicap landed with plenty to spare.
NewsYirenkyi's 90th-Minute Strike Breaks Panama and Sends Ghana Level on Points with England
Ghana left it agonisingly late before 20-year-old Nordsjælland midfielder Yirenkyi struck in the 90th minute to beat Panama 1–0 in Group L. The first goal of his international career carried Ghana to three points and to within touching distance of group leaders England.
NewsHaaland's Brace Sets the Tone as Ruthless Norway Sweep Iraq Aside in Group I Opener
Erling Haaland struck twice before half-time and Norway never looked back, brushing Iraq aside 4–1 to seize early control of Group I and top the table on goal difference.