Live updates from Saturday's knockout round games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 39-day tournament.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to electrify soccer fans not only across the three host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico, but across the globe as the biggest sporting event on the planet descends upon North America.

With 32 teams now down to just 16, we take another look at the players who have impressed most in this World Cup so far

Australia's World Cup run came to an end in the Round of 32 after a penalty kick loss to Egypt. See the Aussie's full World Cup route here.

Mourners gathered in Tehran as the funeral ceremonies began for Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader who was killed in February. Officials say millions are expected to attend the services, which run for six days.

The World Cup round of 32 provided one huge upset and a couple of near misses, emphasizing to the teams still alive that no team in the competition should be taken lightly.

Who stands out?

The ’86 logo became a staple of Mexico City design. The 2026 edition has left designers mourning a missed opportunity.

Lionel Messi has scored again, making Friday’s contest against Cape Verde the record-extending eighth consecutive World Cup match in which Argentina’s captain has delivered at least one goal