The games that show the flaws in a 48-team World Cup
Two matches in the final round of group games present the chance for two teams to simply play out a draw to qualify. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Esportes.
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Cross examination: is old-fashioned wing play making a comeback?
What is behind the glut of goals from crosses at this World Cup? And will teams continue their aerial bombardments?By Opta AnalystFootball is cyclical. Trends come and go. After the rise of inverted wingers, who tend to cut in and shoot, are we seeing the return of traditional wi
Mercedes duo to 'race each other differently' amid Hamilton threat
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell intend to "race differently" against each other to avoid giving up points to rival teams.
Japan v Sweden: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 6pm local/7pm EDT/12am BST/9am AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Bracketology | TablesEcuador 2-1 GermanyCuracao 0-2 Cote d’IvoireEcuador have qualified as one of the best third-place teams and will face either Mexico, Portugal or Colombia in the last 32
Ecuador fight back to upset Germany
Goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata help Ecuador come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup, as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani
The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?
Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?
World Cup 2026: why have there been so many goals? – video
More teams, more goals and a golden boot race for the ages. An average of 2.94 goals per game have been scored at the World Cup – the highest since 1970.There have been a staggering 177 goals in 60 games. In comparison, the previous record of 172 came across all 64 matches in Qa
Senegal thrash Iraq to close on WC knockout stages - and potential meeting with England
Senegal gave themselves the best chance of finishing as one of the World Cup's top eight third-placed teams as they thumped five past 10-man Iraq.
Senegal thrash ten-man Iraq to boost hopes of reaching last 32
Ilimand Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr produce a goal and an assist each as Senegal dismantle ten-man Iraq 5-0 in their final FIFA World Cup Group I match at Toronto Stadium, to put themselves in contention of qualifying for the round of 32 as one of the top eight third-placed teams.
Egypt through but late drama denies Iran guaranteed last 32 spot
Iran have a goal ruled out for offside and hit the crossbar in the final moments of a thrilling 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle, leaving them hoping to secure qualification to the FIFA World Cup knockout stages by being one of the top eight third-placed teams.
Austria score dramatic late equaliser against Algeria as both progress
Algeria and Austria produce an incredible finish to their Group J meeting, with both teams scoring in injury time to secure the point they need to reach the World Cup knockout stages - and send home Iran.