Cody Gapko and the Netherlands are in the knockout stage at the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup, but his heart is elsewhere. Read why.

Sweden will be very much the underdogs when they take on France in the World ‌Cup last 32 in New Jersey on Tuesday, but assistant coach Sebastian Larsson believes that a giant-killing display is not beyond his side,

Japan equalised twice to rescue a draw against Netherlands to kick off Group F at the 2026 World Cup. After a cagey first half, it was a terrific second period. Virgil van Dijk scored shortly after half-time with a pinpoint header before Keito Nakamura equalised from range seven minutes later.

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Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group F winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage.