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Follow the full 2026 FIFA World Cup bracket from group stage to final. Get updated results, schedules, and knockout round matchups all in one place.
Here's a complete guide to penalty kicks in the World Cup, including penalties during regulation and the differences from the penalty shootouts that decide knockout games.
Scotland’s World Cup is officially over. Scotland entered Friday ranked eighth among the third-place teams in the World Cup with a five percent chance of making it to the Round of 32. Due to the expanded format of this tournament,
There are no more draws in the knockout stage. Here's how FIFA determines a winner.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, returning to North America, will feature a new format with 48 teams, up from 32.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin on Thursday, what can new fans tuning into the biggest event of the sport expect? This year's edition expands to 48 teams for the first time in tournament history,
Germany felt the pain of losing a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time. Alexander Hassenstein/ The 2026 World Cup has had its first penalty shootout and in a departure from history … Germany lost.
The 2026 World Cup expansion created a new comparison point. Africa made the biggest jump, sending nine teams to the round of 32.
With Kane's two goals, he tied Gary Lineker as the Three Lions' all-time leading goalscorer at the World Cup. 2026 World Cup viewer's guide: Format, new rules, predictions, how to watch and everything you need to know before kickoff You've got questions.
