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Inaki Williams Announces Retirement From Ghana's Black Stars

Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has ended his four-year international career with Ghana, calling time on his spell with the Black Stars in a social media statement on Friday.

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🇫🇷 France1
🇵🇾 Paraguay0
FT · July 4
🇲🇦 Morocco3
🇨🇦 Canada0
FT
🇪🇸 Spain1
🇵🇹 Portugal0
FT · July 6
🇺🇸 USA1
🇧🇪 Belgium4
FT · July 7
🇳🇴 Norway2
🇧🇷 Brazil1
FT · July 5
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England3
🇲🇽 Mexico2
FT
🇦🇷 Argentina3
🇪🇬 Egypt2
FT
🇨🇭 Switzerland0 (4)
🇨🇴 Colombia0 (3)
FT · pens
Quarterfinals
🇫🇷 France2
🇲🇦 Morocco0
FT · July 9
🇪🇸 Spain2
🇧🇪 Belgium1
FT · July 10
🇳🇴 Norway1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England2
FT (AET) · July 11
🇦🇷 Argentina3
🇨🇭 Switzerland1
FT (AET) · July 11
Semifinals
🇫🇷 France0
🇪🇸 Spain2
FT · July 14
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England1
🇦🇷 Argentina2
FT · July 15 · Atlanta
Third-Place
🇫🇷 France4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England6
FT · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Final
🇪🇸 Spain 🏆1
🇦🇷 Argentina0
FT (AET) · MetLife Stadium, NJ

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Matchday 1 · League A
MD1Thu, Sep 24 · 7:45 PM
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇩🇪 Germany
MD1Thu, Sep 24 · 7:45 PM
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇬🇷 Greece
MD1Thu, Sep 24 · 7:45 PM
🇳🇴 Norway
🇩🇰 Denmark
MD1Thu, Sep 24 · 7:45 PM
🇵🇹 Portugal
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
MD1Fri, Sep 25 · 7:45 PM
🇮🇹 Italy
🇧🇪 Belgium
MD1Fri, Sep 25 · 7:45 PM
🇹🇷 Türkiye
🇫🇷 France
MD1Sat, Sep 26 · 7:45 PM
🇨🇿 Czechia
🇭🇷 Croatia
MD1Sat, Sep 26 · 7:45 PM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
🇪🇸 Spain

League A Matchday 1 shown; League B, C and D also kick off the same week. Kickoff times UK local. Source: UEFA, April 2026.

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USA 1–4 Belgium

Belgium beat the United States 4–1 in the Round of 16 in Seattle and advance to face Spain in the Quarterfinals.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Round of 16
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United States
Full-time
July 7
4🇧🇪
Belgium
Match Report

Belgium overpower USA to book Spain quarterfinal clash

Belgium produced a ruthless knockout performance to beat co-hosts United States 4–1 at Seattle Stadium and move into the World Cup quarterfinals.

Charles de Ketelaere, preferred to Romelu Lukaku through the middle, struck twice either side of the half-hour mark to give Belgium control. Malik Tillman pulled the USA level in between with a well-taken finish, but Belgium's class told after the break as Hans Vanaken restored the lead just past the hour and Lukaku, introduced from the bench, added a fourth deep into stoppage time.

For the United States, it was a painful end to a hopeful home World Cup. For Belgium, it was a statement victory — clinical, composed and strong enough to set up a huge quarterfinal meeting with Spain.

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  • StatusFull-Time
  • Score🇺🇸 USA 1–4 🇧🇪 Belgium
  • VenueSeattle Stadium
  • StageRound of 16
  • ResultLost QF 2–1 to Spain, eliminated

Goal Scorers

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🇧🇪 Charles De Ketelaere 9’ Goal

De Ketelaere opens the scoring early, finishing from Belgium's first sustained spell of pressure.

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🇺🇸 Malik Tillman 31’ Goal

Tillman levels for the United States with a composed finish to send the home crowd into raptures.

Belgium second goal scorer passport photo
🇧🇪 Charles De Ketelaere 33’ Goal

De Ketelaere restores Belgium's lead just two minutes after conceding, his second of the match.

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🇧🇪 Hans Vanaken 57’ Goal

Vanaken extends Belgium's advantage shortly after the hour to make it 3–1.

Belgium fourth goal scorer passport photo
🇧🇪 Romelu Lukaku 90+3’ Goal

Substitute Lukaku caps the win with a stoppage-time fourth goal.

Live Updates

FT: Belgium defeat USA 4–1 and advance to the Quarterfinals.
90+3’ ⚽ Goal: Romelu Lukaku, on as a substitute, seals the win with a fourth goal.
57’ ⚽ Goal: Hans Vanaken makes it 3–1 to Belgium.
33’ ⚽ Goal: Charles De Ketelaere restores Belgium's lead, 2–1.
31’ ⚽ Goal: Malik Tillman levels for the USA, 1–1.
9’ ⚽ Goal: Charles De Ketelaere opens the scoring for Belgium.
Next: Belgium will face Spain in the Quarterfinals.
🇺🇸

United States

4-3-3
GK
M. Freese
DF
S. Dest
DF
C. Richards
DF
T. Ream (C)
DF
A. Robinson
MF
T. Adams
MF
W. McKennie
MF
A. Freeman
FW
C. Pulisic
FW
M. Tillman
⚽ 31'
FW
F. Balogun
FW
C. De Ketelaere
⚽ 9', 33' · ↔ R. Lukaku 78’
MF
L. Trossard
MF
Y. Tielemans
↔ H. Vanaken (before 57’)
MF
L. Lukebakio
MF
N. Raskin
MF
A. Onana
DF
M. De Cuyper
DF
J. Ngoy
DF
B. Mechele
DF
T. Castagne
GK
T. Courtois
🇧🇪

Belgium

4-2-3-1

Sub: Romelu Lukaku (on for De Ketelaere, 78’) scored Belgium's fourth goal. Hans Vanaken was also introduced from the bench before his 57th-minute goal — De Bruyne, Doku and Vanaken all started on the bench in a notable rotation from Belgium's round-of-32 lineup.

🇺🇸 United States — Substitutes

1-Matt Turner (GK), 25-Chris Brady (GK), 6-Auston Trusty, 7-Gio Reyna, 9-Ricardo Pepi, 11-Brenden Aaronson, 12-Miles Robinson, 14-Sebastian Berhalter, 18-Max Arfsten, 19-Haji Wright, 21-Tim Weah, 22-Mark McKenzie, 23-Joe Scally, 26-Alex Zendejas.

Not in matchday squad: Cristian Roldan.

🇧🇪 Belgium — Substitutes

Senne Lammens (GK), Mike Penders (GK), Koni De Winter, Joaquín Seys, Axel Witsel, Matías Fernández-Pardo, Diego Moreira, Zeno Debast, Alexis Saelemaekers, Thomas Meunier, Jérémy Doku, Arthur Theate, Hans Vanaken, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne.

Match Statistics

56%Possession44%
7Total Shots15
2Shots on Target7
3Corners5
11Fouls9
0.64Expected Goals (xG)2.29

🇺🇸 USA — 🇧🇪 Belgium

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Eliminated in the Round of 16 · Lost 1–4 to Belgium

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Eliminated in the Quarterfinals · Lost 2–1 to Spain

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Final Group Stage Standings — Groups A to L

All 48 teams, final group tables. Top two in each group advance automatically; the eight best third-place teams join them in the Round of 32.

Group D🇺🇸 USA
Group G🇧🇪 Belgium
Advanced🇪🇸 Spain
Advanced🇲🇦 Morocco
Group A
TeamPGDPts
🇲🇽 Mexico3+69
🇿🇦 South Africa3-14
🇰🇷 South Korea3-13
🇨🇿 Czechia3-41
Group B
TeamPGDPts
🇨🇭 Switzerland3+47
🇨🇦 Canada3+54
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herz.3-14
🇶🇦 Qatar3-81
Group C
TeamPGDPts
🇧🇷 Brazil3+67
🇲🇦 Morocco3+37
🏴 Scotland3-33
🇭🇹 Haiti3-60
Group D
TeamPGDPts
🇺🇸 USA3+46
🇦🇺 Australia304
🇵🇾 Paraguay3-24
🇹🇷 Türkiye3-23
Group E
TeamPGDPts
🇩🇪 Germany3+66
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast3+26
🇪🇨 Ecuador304
🇨🇼 Curaçao3-81
Group F
TeamPGDPts
🇳🇱 Netherlands3+67
🇯🇵 Japan3+45
🇸🇪 Sweden304
🇹🇳 Tunisia3-100
Group G
TeamPGDPts
🇧🇪 Belgium3+35
🇪🇬 Egypt3+25
🇮🇷 Iran303
🇳🇿 New Zealand3-51
Group H
TeamPGDPts
🇪🇸 Spain3+57
🇨🇻 Cape Verde303
🇺🇾 Uruguay3-12
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia3-41
Group I
TeamPGDPts
🇫🇷 France3+89
🇳🇴 Norway3+16
🇸🇳 Senegal3-30
🇮🇶 Iraq3-60
Group J
TeamPGDPts
🇦🇷 Argentina3+79
🇦🇹 Austria304
🇩🇿 Algeria3-24
🇯🇴 Jordan3-50
Group K
TeamPGDPts
🇨🇴 Colombia3+36
🇵🇹 Portugal3+54
🇨🇩 DR Congo3+14
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan3-70
Group L
TeamPGDPts
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England3+47
🇭🇷 Croatia306
🇬🇭 Ghana304
🇵🇦 Panama3-40

Top row in each group = group winners; second row = runners-up. Both automatically advanced to the Round of 32, alongside the eight best third-place finishers league-wide.

Full-Time

Argentina 3–2 Egypt

Argentina came back from 2–0 down in the final 20 minutes — Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and a 90+2’ Enzo Fernández header completed one of the great World Cup comebacks. Argentina advance to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Round of 16
🇦🇷3
Argentina
Full-time
July 7
2🇪🇬
Egypt
Argentina players in training ahead of a World Cup knockout match

Argentina press conference

Argentina spoke with focus and confidence ahead of today’s Round of 16 meeting.

Egypt pre-match conference

Egypt press conference

Egypt emphasized discipline and belief before the knockout clash in Atlanta.

Match Report

Argentina survive Egypt scare with stoppage-time classic

Egypt were twenty minutes away from one of the great World Cup shocks. Yasser Ibrahim’s early header and a second-half Mostafa Zico strike had the reigning champions staring at elimination, before Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández produced three goals in the final quarter of an hour to complete the turnaround.

Egypt goalkeeper Shobeir was the first-half story, saving a Messi penalty in the 21st minute and denying Alexis Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez before the break to keep Argentina scoreless. Mohamed Salah did not get on the scoresheet but was heavily involved in Egypt’s best moments.

Romero’s 79th-minute header started the comeback, and Messi — twice denied earlier — leveled it at 2–2 four minutes later with his eighth goal of the tournament, the most of any player at this World Cup. Enzo Fernández settled it in the second minute of stoppage time, a goal that also marked the 3,000th in World Cup history.

Argentina move on to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 11 in Kansas City. Egypt’s tournament ends in the Round of 16.

Reaction

Egypt's Hossam Hassan blasts 'injustice' after Argentina defeat

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan speaks to reporters at a post-match press conference in Atlanta

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said his side were the victims of an "injustice" in their 3–2 Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, suggesting FIFA had wanted "Messi to stay in the running" at the tournament and accusing referee François Letexier of having "something to hide."

Hassan pointed to two key incidents: a first-half penalty shout for an alleged foul on Mohamed Salah that he said was "not even checked by the VAR," and Egypt's disallowed second goal. He was especially aggrieved that Alexis Mac Allister's tug on a shirt in the build-up to Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time winner was not reviewed. "We have all seen the shirt pulled back and not even a VAR check," Hassan said. "Life is unfair, normal life is unfair, so why is there no fairness in sports?"

"We looked better than the reigning champions — better in everything — but the result was influenced by internal factors on the pitch and external factors off it," Hassan told reporters. "There seem to have been pressures on the Argentina side on this outcome. We were objecting to the selection of the referee because of the French situation [Argentina beat France in the 2022 World Cup final], but everybody has to suffer at some point and we suffered."

Hassan was booked in the closing stages for remonstrating with Letexier, and said he told the referee directly that the decisions were unfair. "I said maybe he is carrying a scar or has something to hide," Hassan said. "If somebody is trying to hide something, they often fail to hide it." He added that he would not watch the rest of the tournament: "When I am finished, I am not going to watch another game of this tournament."

Argentina, who trailed 2–0 with twenty minutes left before goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Fernández completed the turnaround, have made no public response to Hassan's comments. They move on to face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on July 11 in Kansas City.

Match Details

  • StatusFull-Time
  • Score🇦🇷 Argentina 3–2 🇪🇬 Egypt
  • StageRound of 16
  • VenueAtlanta
  • NextArgentina vs Switzerland · July 11 · Kansas City

Goal Scorers

🇪🇬 Yasser Ibrahim 15’ Goal

Egypt strike early to stun Argentina and take a shock lead.

🇪🇬 Mostafa Zico 67’ Goal

Egypt double their lead and move within sight of a historic upset.

🇦🇷 Cristian Romero 79’ Goal

Romero heads in from a corner to give Argentina hope at 2–1.

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi 83’ Goal

Messi levels it at 2–2 with a first-time strike off the crossbar — his 8th goal of the tournament.

🇦🇷 Enzo Fernández 90+2’ Goal

Enzo Fernández heads home the stoppage-time winner to send Argentina through.

Live Updates

FT: Argentina complete a stunning comeback to beat Egypt 3–2.
90+2’ ⚽ Goal: Enzo Fernández heads in the winner. Argentina 3–2.
83’ ⚽ Goal: Messi levels it at 2–2.
79’ ⚽ Goal: Romero pulls one back. Egypt 2–1.
67’ ⚽ Goal: Mostafa Zico doubles Egypt’s lead. Egypt 2–0.
21’ Penalty missed: Lionel Messi’s spot kick is saved by Egypt goalkeeper Shobeir.
15’ ⚽ Goal: Yasser Ibrahim puts Egypt ahead 1–0.
Kickoff: Argentina vs Egypt is underway in Atlanta.
🇦🇷

Argentina

4-1-3-2
GK
E. Martínez
DF
N. Molina
DF
C. Romero
⚽ 79'
DF
L. Martínez
DF
N. Tagliafico
MF
A. Mac Allister
MF
R. De Paul
MF
E. Fernández
⚽ 90+2'
MF
L. Paredes
FW
J. Álvarez
FW
L. Messi (C)
⚽ 83'
FW
M. Salah
FW
H. Hassan
MF
E. Ashour
MF
M. Zico
⚽ 67'
MF
M. Lashin
MF
M. Attia
DF
K. Hafez
DF
Y. Ibrahim
⚽ 15'
DF
R. Rabia
DF
M. Hany
GK
M. Shoubir
🇪🇬

Egypt

4-4-2

Julián Álvarez started ahead of Lautaro Martínez; Tagliafico and Paredes came in for Almada and Medina. In-game substitutions were not independently confirmed for this match.

🇦🇷 Argentina — Substitutes

Juan Musso (GK), Gerónimo Rulli (GK), Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina, Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolás Otamendi, Thiago Almada, Valentín Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martínez, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, José Manuel López.

🇪🇬 Egypt — Substitutes

Mohamed El Shenawy (GK), Mahdy Soliman, Mohamed Alaa, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Abdelmoneim, Ahmed Fatouh, Tarek Alaa, Hamdy Fathy, Nabil Donga, Mahmoud Saber, Trézéguet, Hamza Abdelkarim, Zizo, Omar Marmoush.

Match Statistics

64%Possession36%
19Total Shots5
7Shots on Target
2.90Expected Goals (xG)0.97

🇦🇷 Argentina — 🇪🇬 Egypt · Egypt's shots-on-target figure was not independently confirmed.

Full-Time (AET)

Switzerland 0–0 Colombia

Switzerland win 4–3 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes at BC Place, Vancouver, to reach their first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Round of 16
🇨🇭0 (4)
Switzerland
Full-time
AET, 4-3 pens
0 (3)🇨🇴
Colombia
Match Report

Kobel and Vargas send Switzerland through on penalties

Switzerland reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years after a goalless 120 minutes against Colombia was settled on penalties, Gregor Kobel saving from substitute Cucho Hernández before Ruben Vargas — himself introduced from the bench — fired home the winning spot-kick.

Colombia were the sharper side for long stretches, driven by Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, and had the game's two clearest chances in extra time: a Jhon Lucumí header that cannoned back off the crossbar, and a late Jaminton Campaz miss. Switzerland held firm through a disciplined defensive display built around Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji.

Switzerland advance to face Argentina in the quarterfinals on July 11 in Kansas City. Colombia's run — built on the meanest defensive record of the knockout rounds — ends at the last-16 stage.

Match Details

  • StatusFull-Time (after extra time)
  • Score🇨🇭 Switzerland 0–0 🇨🇴 Colombia · Pens 4–3
  • VenueBC Place Vancouver · Vancouver
  • StageRound of 16
  • NextSwitzerland vs Argentina · July 11 · Kansas City

Live Updates

FT (Pens): Ruben Vargas scores the winning penalty. Switzerland win the shootout 4–3 and reach the quarterfinals.
Pens: Gregor Kobel saves Cucho Hernández's penalty to give Switzerland the advantage.
Pens: Both sides convert their first four spot-kicks.
120’: Still 0–0 after extra time — the match goes to penalties.
117’: Substitute Jaminton Campaz spurns a late chance to win it for Colombia.
101’: Jhon Lucumí's header from a corner cannons back off the crossbar with Kobel beaten.
90’: Full-time, 90 minutes: Switzerland 0–0 Colombia. Straight to extra time.
43’: Still 0–0 — Gustavo Puerta's dipping effort draws the best save of the match from Gregor Kobel.
30’: Still goalless in Vancouver — Switzerland have the better of possession, Colombia dangerous on the counter.
Team news: Switzerland's Johan Manzambi is out through injury sustained in training — Ardon Jashari and Fabian Rieder start in his place.
Kickoff: Switzerland vs Colombia is underway at BC Place.
🇨🇭

Switzerland

4-3-3
GK
G. Kobel
DF
D. Zakaria
DF
N. Elvedi
DF
M. Akanji
DF
R. Rodríguez
MF
A. Jashari
MF
G. Xhaka
MF
R. Freuler
FW
D. Ndoye
FW
B. Embolo
FW
F. Rieder
↔ R. Vargas (ET)
FW
L. Díaz
FW
L. Suárez
↔ Cucho Hernández (ET)
FW
J. Rodríguez
MF
J. Arias
MF
G. Puerta
MF
J. Lerma
DF
D. Muñoz
DF
D. Sánchez
DF
C. Lucumí
DF
J. Mojica
GK
C. Vargas
🇨🇴

Colombia

4-3-3

Ruben Vargas (SUI) and Cucho Hernández (COL) were both used as substitutes during extra time before playing the decisive roles in the shootout — Vargas scoring the winner, Hernández having his penalty saved. Exact substitution minutes were not independently confirmed.

🇨🇭 Switzerland — Substitutes

Miro Muheim, Silvan Widmer, Yvon Mvogo (GK), Djibril Sow, Christian Fassnacht, Ruben Vargas, Eray Comert, Noah Okafor, Marvin Keller (GK), Zeki Amdouni, Aurèle Amenda, Cédric Itten.

🇨🇴 Colombia — Substitutes

David Ospina (GK), Santiago Arias, Kevin Castaño, Richard Ríos, Jorge Carrascal, Jhon Córdoba, Yerry Mina, Juan Portilla, Willer Ditta, Cucho Hernández, Juan Fernando Quintero, Jaminton Campaz, Deiver Machado, Álvaro Montero (GK), Andrés Gómez.

Match Statistics

0.06First-Half xG0.25

🇨🇭 Switzerland — 🇨🇴 Colombia · Colombia created the better chances across the match — Gustavo Puerta's first-half effort and Jhon Lucumí's crossbar header in extra time both stand out — but Switzerland's defense conceded nothing across 120 minutes. Full shot/possession/corner numbers for the complete 120 minutes were not independently confirmed.

Penalty Shootout

  • ResultSwitzerland win 4–3
  • Decisive saveGregor Kobel saves from Cucho Hernández
  • Winning penaltyRuben Vargas
Full-Time

France 2–0 Morocco

Kylian Mbappé made up for a missed penalty with a second-half goal and Ousmane Dembélé added a second as France beat Morocco in Foxborough to reach the semifinals.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Quarter-finals
🇫🇷2
France
Full-time
July 9
0🇲🇦
Morocco

📺 Peacock, FOX, FOX One & Telemundo (US) · Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA · Referee: Facundo Tello

Kylian Mbappé celebrates his second-half goal for France against Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal
Match Report

Mbappé shakes off penalty miss to send France past Morocco and into the semifinals

Kylian Mbappé missed a first-half penalty but atoned with the game's opening goal, and Ousmane Dembélé added a second as France beat Morocco 2-0 at Gillette Stadium to reach a fourth straight World Cup semifinal.

France are through to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup after grinding past a stubborn Morocco side 2-0 in Foxborough, a win built on Kylian Mbappé's response to the biggest setback of his tournament.

The captain had a night of extremes. Awarded a penalty in the 25th minute after being brought down by Noussair Mazraoui, Mbappé saw his spot kick saved by Yassine Bounou diving to his left — his first missed penalty at a World Cup, and only the second time a France player has missed one outside a shootout, after Karim Benzema against Switzerland in 2014. It looked, for a while, like it might be a costly moment against a Morocco team that had frustrated France for long spells and led at half-time on chances created despite trailing 0-0 on the scoreboard.

Mbappé put it right just after the hour. In the 60th minute he drove a finish past Bounou to open the scoring — his 8th goal of the tournament and 20th at World Cups overall, pulling him level with Lionel Messi atop the Golden Boot race. Six minutes later Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead, cutting inside from the right and finishing low into the bottom corner to put the game out of Morocco's reach.

Bounou's penalty save was the clearest highlight for Morocco, who leave the tournament in the quarterfinals for a second straight World Cup after their historic run to the semifinals in 2022 — a tournament in which France also eliminated them, 2-0, in the last four.

France remain unbeaten and have not needed extra time in any of their six matches this World Cup, the only team in the field that can say so. They will face Spain, 2–1 winners over Belgium, in the semifinal on July 14 in Dallas.

Match Details

  • Kickoff4:00 PM ET / 20:00 GMT
  • VenueGillette Stadium · Foxborough, MA
  • StageQuarterfinal (QF1)
  • TV (US)Peacock, FOX, FOX One, Telemundo
  • NextFrance vs Spain · Semifinal · July 14 · Dallas

Live Updates

FT: Full-time in Foxborough — France 2–0 Morocco. Mbappé and Dembélé goals send Les Bleus into a fourth straight World Cup semifinal; Morocco eliminated at the quarterfinal stage.
70': France 2–0 Morocco. Les Bleus in control after a two-goal second-half burst; Morocco pushing for a way back in.
66' ⚽ Goal: Ousmane Dembélé drives through the middle, cuts inside and finishes low into the bottom-right corner. France 2–0.
60' ⚽ Goal: Kylian Mbappé makes up for his earlier penalty miss, powering a finish past Bounou into the right side of the net. His 8th of the tournament draws him level with Messi atop the Golden Boot race.
HT: France 0-0 Morocco. Les Bleus dominant but wasteful; Bounou's penalty save keeps it level at the break.
28' ❌ Penalty miss: Kylian Mbappé's spot kick is saved by Yassine Bounou, diving to his left — Mbappé's first-ever penalty miss at a World Cup, ending a run of 15 straight successful attempts.
25' Penalty awarded: Mbappé is brought down by Noussair Mazraoui; after a lengthy VAR review, referee Facundo Tello points to the spot.
18' 🚫 Chance: Ousmane Dembélé rises to meet a cross but heads it wide of Bounou's goal.
4' 🧤 Chance: Kylian Mbappé's early effort from range is dealt with by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Kickoff: Under way at Gillette Stadium — referee Facundo Tello, who took charge of Morocco's 2022 quarterfinal win over Portugal, has the whistle.

Team News

Injury blow: Morocco striker Ismael Saibari, the team's top scorer with 3 goals, missed out with a hamstring injury; Soufiane Rahimi started in his place.
Squad note: France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, managing an adductor issue picked up before the Round of 16, was an unused substitute.
Booking watch: Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Manu Koné each go into the semifinal on a yellow card — one more and they'd be suspended.
Penalty history: Mbappé's miss is only the second time a France player has missed a World Cup penalty outside a shootout — Karim Benzema was the first, against Switzerland in 2014.

Match Timeline

FT: Full-time — France 2–0 Morocco. France reach the semifinals; Morocco eliminated.
70': France 2–0 Morocco. Les Bleus in control; Morocco pushing for a way back in.
66' ⚽ Goal: Ousmane Dembélé — France 2–0 Morocco.
60' ⚽ Goal: Kylian Mbappé — France 1–0 Morocco. His 8th goal of the tournament ties him with Messi for the Golden Boot lead.
HT: France 0-0 Morocco.
28' ❌ Penalty miss: Kylian Mbappé's spot kick is saved by Yassine Bounou — his first-ever World Cup penalty miss, ending a run of 15 straight successful attempts.
25' Penalty awarded: Mbappé is fouled by Noussair Mazraoui; confirmed after a lengthy VAR review.
18' 🚫 Chance: Ousmane Dembélé heads a cross wide with the goal at his mercy.
4' 🧤 Chance: Kylian Mbappé's early effort from distance is comfortably dealt with by Yassine Bounou.
Kickoff: Under way at 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium — the first of two quarterfinals on July 9.
🇫🇷

France

4-2-3-1
GK
M. Maignan
DF
J. Koundé
DF
D. Upamecano
DF
W. Saliba
DF
L. Digne
Off 73’ ↔ T. Hernández
MF
M. Koné
MF
A. Rabiot
MF
O. Dembélé
⚽ 66'
MF
M. Olise
MF
D. Doué
FW
K. Mbappé (C)
⚽ 60' · Penalty missed 28'
FW
S. Rahimi
MF
B. Diaz
MF
A. Ounahi
MF
B. El Khannouss
MF
N. El Aynaoui
MF
A. Bouaddi
DF
A. Hakimi (C)
DF
I. Diop
DF
Y. Riad
DF
N. Mazraoui
GK
🧤
Y. Bounou
Penalty save 28'
🇲🇦

Morocco

4-2-3-1

Full-time: France won 2–0. Mbappé (⚽ 60', penalty missed 28') and Dembélé (⚽ 66') scored for France; Bounou's 28th-minute penalty save was the standout moment for a Morocco side eliminated in the quarterfinals.

🇫🇷 France — Bench

Bradley Barcola stayed an unused option off the bench. Aurélien Tchouaméni, managing an adductor issue, also went unused.

Booking watch: Olise, Barcola and Koné each carry a yellow card into the semifinal — one more and they'd be suspended.

🇲🇦 Morocco — Bench

Ismael Saibari, the squad's top scorer with 3 goals, missed the match with a hamstring injury suffered against Canada — his World Cup now ends with Morocco's elimination.

Final Match Stats

2Goals0
1Penalties (1 missed by France)0

🇫🇷 France 2–0 Morocco 🇲🇦 · Full-time. Goals: Mbappé 60', Dembélé 66'.

Tournament Form (per game, 2026 World Cup)

2.80Avg Goals Scored2.00
0.4Avg Goals Conceded0.8
2.02Expected Goals (xG)2.45
61%Possession64%
3Clean Sheets2

🇫🇷 France — 🇲🇦 Morocco · Averages across all 2026 World Cup matches played

Head-to-Head

  • All-time7 meetings — France 5 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses
  • Last meetingFrance 2–0 Morocco · 2026 World Cup quarterfinal
  • Golden BootMbappé (8) level with Messi atop the standings
Full-Time

Spain 2–1 Belgium

Mikel Merino pounced on a Senne Lammens error deep into stoppage time to send Spain into their first World Cup semifinal since 2010.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Quarter-finals
🇪🇸2
Spain
Full-time
Today
1🇧🇪
Belgium

📺 Telemundo, Peacock, FOX (US) · SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Spain vs Belgium World Cup 2026 quarterfinal promo graphic
Match Report

Spain edge Belgium 2-1 in late drama to reach first semifinal since 2010

Fabián Ruiz's early opener was cancelled out by Charles De Ketelaere before Mikel Merino punished a mistake from Belgium's substitute goalkeeper in the 88th minute to send Spain through at SoFi Stadium.

Spain are through to the World Cup semifinals for the first time since they won the tournament in 2010, beating Belgium 2-1 in a tense, end-to-end quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium that swung on a late error from the Belgian goal.

Dani Olmo's shot was blocked into the path of Fabián Ruiz, who buried the rebound in the 30th minute to give Spain the perfect start. Belgium responded almost immediately, Timothy Castagne's cross finding Charles De Ketelaere to level the score in the 40th minute and send the sides in level at the break.

Belgium's afternoon was complicated further when captain Youri Tielemans was ruled out injured in the warmup, and it got worse in the second half when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had to be replaced through injury, with backup Senne Lammens summoned off the bench. Lammens' night ended in disaster: in the 88th minute he failed to hold a shot cleanly, and Mikel Merino was on hand to force the loose ball home for what proved to be the winner.

Spain arrived as reigning European champions and the only side yet to concede a goal at this World Cup before today, with five clean sheets in five matches. Luis de la Fuente's side topped Group H before beating Portugal 1–0 in the Round of 16 on Mikel Merino's injury-time winner. For the first time in Spain's World Cup history, the squad includes no Real Madrid player, built instead around a Barcelona-heavy core — eight of the 26 — led by Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri, Dani Olmo and Martín Zubimendi.

Belgium's 18-match unbeaten run across all competitions comes to an end, and their exit avenges nothing from 1986, when Belgium beat Spain on penalties at this same stage. Spain now advance to face France, already through after their 2–0 win over Morocco, in the semifinal on July 14 in Dallas.

Match Facts

  • Scorers (ESP)Fabián Ruiz 30', Mikel Merino 88'
  • Scorers (BEL)Charles De Ketelaere 40'
  • VenueSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
  • NextSpain vs France · Semifinal · July 14 · Dallas

Related

  • France 0–2 Spain · Full reportRead
  • France vs Spain semifinal previewRead

Match Timeline

FT: Full-time — Spain 2–1 Belgium. Spain reach the semifinals; Belgium eliminated.
88' ⚽ Goal: Mikel Merino — Spain 2–1 Belgium. On for Dani Olmo two minutes earlier, Merino slams home the rebound after Senne Lammens spills a Pau Cubarsí effort.
86' 🔄 Sub: Mikel Merino replaces Dani Olmo for Spain.
71' 🔄 Injury sub: Senne Lammens replaces the injured Thibaut Courtois in the Belgium goal.
HT: Spain 1–1 Belgium.
43' 🟨 Booking: Pau Cubarsí is cautioned for a foul.
40' ⚽ Goal: Charles De Ketelaere — Spain 1–1 Belgium. Timothy Castagne's cross is met first-time to level the score.
30' ⚽ Goal: Fabián Ruiz — Spain 1–0 Belgium. Dani Olmo's blocked shot falls into his path and he finishes the rebound.
Kickoff: Under way at 3:00 PM ET at SoFi Stadium — referee Michael Oliver (England) has the whistle. Belgium captain Youri Tielemans is a late injury withdrawal from the warmup, with Hans Vanaken coming into the XI.
🇪🇸

Spain

4-3-3
GK
U. Simón
DF
M. Cucurella
DF
A. Laporte
DF
🟨
P. Cubarsí
Booked 43'
DF
P. Porro
MF
Á. Baena
MF
Rodri
MF
F. Ruiz
⚽ 30'
FW
L. Yamal
FW
M. Oyarzabal
FW
D. Olmo
↔ M. Merino 86'
FW
L. Trossard
FW
J. Doku
FW
C. De Ketelaere
⚽ 40'
MF
N. Raskin
MF
H. Vanaken
MF
K. De Bruyne
DF
N. Ngoy
DF
T. Castagne
DF
B. Mechele
DF
M. De Cuyper
GK
T. Courtois
↔ S. Lammens (injury, 71')
🇧🇪

Belgium

4-3-3

Full-time: Spain won 2–1. Fabián Ruiz (⚽ 30') and substitute Mikel Merino (⚽ 88', on for Olmo 86') scored for Spain; Charles De Ketelaere (⚽ 40') replied for Belgium, who lost goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to injury in the second half.

🇪🇸 Spain — Bench

Mikel Merino was the difference-maker off the bench, scoring the winner within two minutes of coming on for Dani Olmo.

Pedri, the starter in the Round of 16, dropped to the bench with Fabián Ruiz coming into midfield — the only change Luis de la Fuente made to his XI.

🇧🇪 Belgium — Bench

Captain Youri Tielemans was a late scratch after picking up an injury in the warmup, with Hans Vanaken coming into the starting XI in his place.

Amadou Onana missed out through injury and is out for the rest of the tournament. Senne Lammens came on for the injured Thibaut Courtois in the 71st minute and was beaten by Merino's rebound in the 88th.

Final Match Stats

2Goals1
62%Possession38%
9Shots (6 inside box, 3 outside)2
2.08Expected Goals (xG)0.38
268Accurate Passes150
1Yellow Cards (Cubarsí, 43')0

🇪🇸 Spain 2–1 Belgium 🇧🇪 · Full-time. Goals: Ruiz 30', Merino 88'. Referee: Michael Oliver (England) · SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA.

Head-to-Head

  • Last World Cup meeting1986 quarterfinal · Belgium won on penalties
  • This meetingSpain won 2–1 · 2026 World Cup quarterfinal
  • Next for Spainvs France · Semifinal · July 14 · Dallas
Full-Time (AET)

Norway 1–2 England

Jude Bellingham scored both England goals — a stoppage-time equalizer and a 93rd-minute extra-time winner — as England outlasted Norway and brutal Miami heat to reach the semifinals.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Quarter-finals
🇳🇴1
Norway
Full-time (AET)
July 11
2🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
England

📺 FOX, FOX One, Telemundo (US) · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL · Referee: Clément Turpin (France)

World Cup 2026 quarterfinal action
Match Report

Bellingham brace sends England past Norway and into the World Cup semifinals

Jude Bellingham equalized in first-half stoppage time and struck again three minutes into extra time as England beat a spirited Norway 2-1 at a sweltering Hard Rock Stadium to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2018.

England needed extra time and two Jude Bellingham goals to see off a remarkable Norway side and reach the World Cup semifinals, winning 2-1 in energy-sapping heat at Hard Rock Stadium — kickoff temperature around 90°F, with a heat index warning of up to 108 degrees.

Norway struck first for the fifth time at this World Cup, Andreas Schjelderup beating Jordan Pickford with a blistering left-footed strike in the 36th minute. England responded before the break: Anthony Gordon slid a low ball across the box, Bellingham skipped past Torbjørn Heggem and finished into the bottom corner in first-half stoppage time to make it 1-1. Norway protested furiously that the goal shouldn't have stood, pointing to Ørjan Nyland's earlier goal kick appearing to clip the overhead spidercam wire before falling to Elliot Anderson in the build-up — but the video review was ruled inconclusive and the goal stood.

Norway thought they'd retaken the lead in the 56th minute when Heggem poked home a rebound from a worked corner routine, only for the goal to be chalked off after VAR determined Erling Haaland had shoved Anderson to the ground just before the corner was taken — a foul punishable under a new World Cup rule allowing review of pre-restart fouls that lead directly to a goal. Kristoffer Ajer crashed a effort off the crossbar from another corner in the 76th minute, Norway's last clear chance to avoid extra time.

The match went to extra time locked at 1-1, and England struck first: three minutes in, substitute Morgan Rogers' shot was parried by Nyland and Bellingham reacted quickest, driving a right-footed finish under the diving goalkeeper for his second goal of the night and sixth of the tournament — level with captain Harry Kane for the England lead. Haaland, who had struggled physically in the heat, was withdrawn before the second period of extra time; his World Cup debut ends with seven goals in five games. Bellingham himself was substituted late in extra time to a standing ovation. England, 1966 world champions, reach the semifinals for the first time since 2018 and will face the winner of Argentina vs Switzerland on July 15 in Atlanta. Norway's run — the furthest they have ever gone at a World Cup, and their first-ever meeting with England at the tournament — ends at the quarterfinal stage.

Match Facts

  • Scorers (ENG)Jude Bellingham 45+2', 93'
  • Scorers (NOR)Andreas Schjelderup 36'
  • Disallowed (NOR)Torbjørn Heggem 56' — VAR, foul before restart
  • VenueHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
  • NextEngland vs France · Third-Place Play-off · July 18 · Miami

Match Timeline

FT (AET): Norway 1–2 England. England reach the semifinals for the first time since 2018; Norway's best-ever World Cup run ends in the quarterfinals.
Late ET2 🔄 Sub: Jude Bellingham is substituted to a standing ovation after his second goal of the night.
ET2 🔄 Sub: Erling Haaland is withdrawn before the second period of extra time, having struggled physically in the heat and humidity.
93' ⚽ Goal: Jude Bellingham — Norway 1–2 England. Substitute Morgan Rogers' shot is parried by Ørjan Nyland and Bellingham reacts fastest, finishing right-footed under the diving keeper. His second of the night and sixth of the tournament.
90'+ FT: Norway 1–1 England after 90 minutes — the match goes to extra time.
76' 🚫 Chance: Kristoffer Ajer crashes an effort off the crossbar from a Norway corner.
56' ❌ Goal disallowed: Torbjørn Heggem pokes home a rebound from a worked corner routine, but the goal is ruled out after VAR finds Erling Haaland fouled Elliot Anderson just before the corner was taken. Norway corner stands instead.
HT: Norway 1–1 England.
45+2' ⚽ Goal: Jude Bellingham — Norway 1–1 England. Collects Anthony Gordon's low ball across the box, skips past Torbjørn Heggem and finishes into the bottom corner. Norway protest that Ørjan Nyland's goal kick clipped the overhead spidercam wire in the build-up; the review is inconclusive and the goal stands.
36' ⚽ Goal: Andreas Schjelderup — Norway 1–0 England. A blistering left-footed strike beats Jordan Pickford.
Kickoff: Under way at 5:00 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens — referee Clément Turpin (France) has the whistle, with kickoff temperature around 90°F and a heat index warning up to 108 degrees.
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Norway

4-3-3
GK
Ø. Nyland
DF
J. Ryerson
DF
K. Ajer
DF
T. Heggem
Goal disallowed 56' (VAR)
DF
D. Møller Wolfe
MF
M. Ødegaard (c)
MF
S. Berge
MF
P. Berg
FW
A. Sørloth
FW
E. Haaland
Sub off before ET2 (heat)
FW
A. Schjelderup
⚽ 36'
FW
H. Kane (c)
MF
N. Madueke
MF
J. Bellingham
⚽ 45+2', 93' · Sub off late in ET
MF
A. Gordon
🅰️ 45+2'
MF
E. Anderson
MF
D. Rice
DF
E. Konsa
DF
J. Stones
DF
M. Guehi
DF
N. O'Reilly
GK
J. Pickford
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England

4-2-3-1

Full-time (AET): England won 2–1. Jude Bellingham (⚽ 45+2', 93') scored both England goals; Andreas Schjelderup (⚽ 36') had given Norway the lead. Torbjørn Heggem had a second-half goal disallowed for a Haaland foul in the build-up. Referee: Clément Turpin (France).

🇳🇴 Norway — Bench

Erling Haaland was withdrawn before the second period of extra time, struggling physically in the Miami heat and humidity — his tournament ends with 7 goals in 5 games, the World Cup's leading scorer. Norway's run to the quarterfinals is the furthest the country has ever advanced at a men's World Cup.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England — Bench

Substitute Morgan Rogers came on during extra time and forced the save from Nyland that led directly to Bellingham's winner. Bellingham was withdrawn late in extra time to a standing ovation after his second brace in as many games, taking him to 6 goals for the tournament, level with Harry Kane.

Final Match Stats

2Goals1
1Goals Disallowed (VAR)0

🇳🇴 Norway 1–2 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (AET) · Goals: Schjelderup 36' (NOR), Bellingham 45+2', 93' (ENG). Referee: Clément Turpin (France) · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL. Detailed possession, shots and xG figures were not independently verified in time for this report and are omitted rather than estimated.

Match Info

  • FormationsNorway 4-3-3 · England 4-2-3-1
  • RefereeClément Turpin (France)
  • AssistantsNicolas Danos, Benjamin Pagès (France)
  • Fourth officialAlejandro Hernández (Spain)
  • AttendanceHard Rock Stadium capacity 64,478

Head-to-Head

  • This meetingFirst-ever World Cup meeting between the sides · England won 2–1 (AET)
  • Recent friendliesLast 2 meetings split 1–1 on aggregate wins (both 1–0)
  • Next for Argentinavs Spain · World Cup Final · July 19 · East Rutherford
Full-Time (AET)

Argentina 3–1 Switzerland

Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez struck in extra time either side of an Alexis Mac Allister header as Argentina saw off 10-man Switzerland to reach a third semifinal in four World Cups.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Quarter-finals
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Full-time (AET)
July 11
1🇨🇭
Switzerland

📺 FOX, FOX One, Telemundo (US) · GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

World Cup 2026 quarterfinal action
Match Report

Álvarez and Martínez in extra time send Argentina past 10-man Switzerland

Julián Álvarez struck in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez added a third in the final seconds as Argentina beat a battling, 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time at Arrowhead Stadium to reach a third World Cup semifinal in four tournaments.

Argentina are back in the World Cup semifinals after needing extra time to see off a stubborn Switzerland side appearing in its first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954. Alexis Mac Allister headed the holders in front inside 10 minutes, meeting a corner from Lionel Messi and glancing it into the far corner. Switzerland, who had eliminated Colombia on penalties in the previous round, refused to fold and drew level in the 67th minute when Dan Ndoye finished from a tight angle to make it 1-1.

The game turned late in normal time when Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation after a video review, reducing Switzerland to 10 men and forcing them to defend the closing stages plus 30 minutes of extra time a man short. Argentina pressed but couldn't find a breakthrough until the 112th minute, when Julián Álvarez pounced to restore the lead. Lautaro Martínez settled it deep into the second period of extra time, converting in the final seconds to make it 3-1 and spark wild celebrations on the Argentina bench.

It is Argentina's third World Cup semifinal in the last four editions, following the 2022 title and a semifinal run in 2014. Lionel Messi, playing what is expected to be his final World Cup, has now reached the final four again. Argentina will face England — 2-1 extra-time winners over Norway — in Semifinal 2 on July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, the first World Cup meeting between the two nations since England's 1-0 win in the 2002 group stage.

Match Facts

  • Scorers (ARG)Alexis Mac Allister 10', Julián Álvarez 112', Lautaro Martínez 120+3'
  • Scorers (SUI)Dan Ndoye 67'
  • Red card (SUI)Breel Embolo — 2nd yellow (simulation), ~75'
  • VenueGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
  • NextArgentina vs England · Semifinal 2 · July 15 · 3:00 PM ET · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Match Timeline

FT (AET): Argentina 3–1 Switzerland. Argentina reach a third World Cup semifinal in four tournaments; Switzerland's best World Cup run since 1954 ends in the quarterfinals.
120+3' ⚽ Goal: Lautaro Martínez — Argentina 3–1 Switzerland. Converts in the closing seconds of extra time to complete the win.
112' ⚽ Goal: Julián Álvarez — Argentina 2–1 Switzerland. Restores Argentina's lead in the second period of extra time.
ET 🔄: Extra time under way at Arrowhead Stadium with the score locked at 1–1 — Switzerland playing with 10 men after Breel Embolo's second-half red card.
90'+ FT: Argentina 1–1 Switzerland after 90 minutes — the match goes to extra time.
~75' 🟥 Red card: Breel Embolo is shown a second yellow card for simulation and is sent off, reducing Switzerland to 10 men.
67' ⚽ Goal: Dan Ndoye — Argentina 1–1 Switzerland. Switzerland level from a tight angle.
10' ⚽ Goal: Alexis Mac Allister — Argentina 1–0 Switzerland. Heads home a Lionel Messi corner into the far corner.
Kickoff: Under way at 9:00 PM ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City.
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Argentina

4-1-3-2
GK
E. Martínez
DF
N. Molina
DF
C. Romero
DF
L. Martínez
DF
N. Tagliafico
MF
A. Mac Allister
⚽ 10'
MF
L. Paredes
MF
R. De Paul
MF
E. Fernández
FW
J. Álvarez
⚽ 112' · ↔ Lautaro Martínez (before 120+3' goal)
FW
L. Messi (c)
FW
R. Vargas
FW
🟥
B. Embolo
🟥 ~75' (2nd yellow)
FW
D. Ndoye
⚽ 67'
MF
R. Freuler
MF
G. Xhaka (c)
MF
D. Sow
DF
R. Rodriguez
DF
M. Akanji
DF
N. Elvedi
DF
D. Zakaria
GK
G. Kobel
🇨🇭

Switzerland

4-3-3

Switzerland were again without breakout forward Johan Manzambi. Substitute Lautaro Martínez scored Argentina's third in the final seconds of extra time. Breel Embolo's 75th-minute red card left Switzerland to play the last 15 minutes of normal time plus all of extra time with 10 men.

Final Match Stats

3Goals1

🇦🇷 Argentina 3–1 Switzerland 🇨🇭 (AET) · Goals: Mac Allister 10', Álvarez 112', Martínez 120+3' (ARG), Ndoye 67' (SUI). Breel Embolo (SUI) sent off ~75' for a second yellow card. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO. Detailed possession, shots and xG figures were not independently verified in time for this report and are omitted rather than estimated.

Head-to-Head

  • This meetingArgentina won 3–1 (AET)
  • Argentina's semifinal history3rd semifinal in last 4 World Cups (champions 2022, semifinalists 2014)
  • Next for Argentinavs England · Semifinal 2 · July 15 · Atlanta
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Full-Time · Semifinal 1

France 0–2 Spain

Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal go head-to-head at AT&T Stadium as France and Spain meet for a place in the World Cup final.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Semifinal
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Full-time
Today
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Spain

📍 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX

Full-time: France 0–2 Spain

Spain are through to the World Cup final for the first time since 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal's 22nd-minute penalty and Pedro Porro's 58th-minute strike were enough to see off France at AT&T Stadium, with Spain's defense shutting out Kylian Mbappé and company all afternoon. See the Timeline, Lineups and Stats tabs for the full breakdown.

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  • France vs Spain semifinal previewRead

Match Timeline

FT: France 0–2 Spain. Spain reach the World Cup final for the first time since 2010 — Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and Pedro Porro's second-half strike see off France at AT&T Stadium.
87’ 🟨 Yellow card: Kylian Mbappé is booked for a cynical foul on Unai Simón as France chase a way back into the match.
80’ 🔄 Subs: Marcos Llorente replaces Pedro Porro and Nico Williams comes on for Álex Baena as Spain manage the closing stages.
73’ 🔄 Subs: Rayan Cherki and Théo Hernández come on for Michael Olise and Lucas Digne as France search for a way back into the game.
58’ ⚽ Goal: Pedro Porro doubles Spain's lead, finishing off a slick one-two with Dani Olmo. Spain 2–0 France.
46’ 🔄 Sub: Manu Koné replaces the booked Adrien Rabiot at the start of the second half.
HT: Half-time in Dallas — Spain lead 1–0 at the break after a first half they controlled for long spells, with Oyarzabal's 22nd-minute penalty proving decisive so far.
30’ 🟨 Yellow card: Marc Cucurella is booked for a strong challenge on Michael Olise.
30’ 🩹 Injury: William Saliba goes down clutching his back and cannot continue — Maxence Lacroix comes on to replace him in the France defense.
30’: Spain lead 1–0 at the first-half hydration break.
22’ ⚽ Penalty: Mikel Oyarzabal sends Mike Maignan the wrong way to open the scoring, after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box. Spain 1–0 France.
9’ 🟨 Yellow card: Adrien Rabiot is booked for a foul on Dani Olmo just outside the France box — Lamine Yamal's free-kick is blocked by the wall.
Kickoff: Under way at 3:00 PM ET at AT&T Stadium, Arlington — France and Spain meet for a place in the World Cup final.
🇫🇷

France

4-2-3-1
GK
M. Maignan
DF
J. Koundé
DF
D. Upamecano
DF
W. Saliba
🩹 Off 30’ (back) · ↔ M. Lacroix
DF
L. Digne
Off 73’ ↔ T. Hernández
MF
A. Tchouaméni
MF
A. Rabiot
🟨 9’ · Off 46’ (HT) ↔ M. Koné
FW
O. Dembélé
FW
M. Olise
Off 73’ ↔ R. Cherki
FW
B. Barcola
FW
K. Mbappé (c)
🟨 87’
FW
M. Oyarzabal
⚽ 22’ (pen)
FW
L. Yamal
FW
D. Olmo
FW
A. Baena
Off 80’ ↔ N. Williams
MF
Rodri (c)
MF
Fabián Ruiz
DF
P. Porro
⚽ 58’ · Off 80’ ↔ M. Llorente
DF
P. Cubarsí
DF
A. Laporte
DF
M. Cucurella
🟨 30’
GK
Unai Simón
🇪🇸

Spain

4-2-3-1

Full-time: Spain won 2–0. Mikel Oyarzabal (⚽ 22’ pen) and Pedro Porro (⚽ 58’) scored for Spain; France were held scoreless. France used all five substitutes reshaping their attack (Koné, Cherki, Théo Hernández and more) but couldn't find a way past Spain's back line. Referee: Iván Barton (El Salvador).

Final Match Stats

0Goals2
10Total Shots
3Shots on Target2
42%Possession58%

France's 10 shots produced just 0.3 xG and only 3 on target as Spain's defense — conceding for just the second time all tournament — shut down Mbappé, Dembélé and Barcola all afternoon. Spain were clinical: both shots on target from Oyarzabal and Porro found the net.

Match Info

  • FormationsFrance 4-2-3-1 · Spain 4-2-3-1
  • RefereeIván Barton (El Salvador)
  • AssistantsDavid Moran, Antonio Pupiro
  • Fourth officialGlenn Nyberg (Sweden)
  • VenueAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX · capacity 70,649

Head-to-Head

  • This meetingSpain won 2–0
  • Last meetingSpain 2–1 France (Euro 2024 semifinal)
  • Next for Spainvs England/Argentina winner · World Cup Final · Sunday · New York New Jersey Stadium
Full-Time · Semifinal 2

England 1–2 Argentina

Lautaro Martínez heads in a 90+2' winner, set up by Lionel Messi, as Argentina score twice in the last six minutes to stun England and reach a second straight World Cup final.

Argentina players celebrate reaching the World Cup final after beating England 2-1
FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Semifinal
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England
Full-time
July 15
2🇦🇷
Argentina

📍 Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Full-time: England 1–2 Argentina

Argentina are through to a second straight World Cup final after a stunning late turnaround at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute finish had England on course for the final until Enzo Fernández levelled with a thunderous strike from outside the box in the 85th minute, and substitute Lautaro Martínez headed in the winner from a Lionel Messi cross two minutes into stoppage time. Messi, who turns provider all night, sets up Argentina's second straight comeback win against a European heavyweight this tournament. Argentina now face Spain in the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium; England meet France in the July 18 third-place play-off in Miami. See the Timeline, Lineups and Stats tabs for the full breakdown.

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Match Timeline

FT: England 1–2 Argentina. Argentina reach a second straight World Cup final — Enzo Fernández's 85th-minute equalizer and Lautaro Martínez's 90+2' header, both created by Lionel Messi, complete the comeback at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
90+2’ ⚽ Goal: Messi's cross to the back post is met by substitute Lautaro Martínez, who heads home the winner. Argentina 2–1 England.
85’ ⚽ Goal: Enzo Fernández finds space outside the box after a short corner routine and levels the match with a thunderous strike. Argentina 1–1 England.
81’ 🔄 Sub: Lautaro Martínez comes on for Nicolás Tagliafico as Argentina push for an equalizer.
76’: Alexis Mac Allister glances a header off the post from a Rodrigo De Paul cross as Argentina, now committing men forward, come close again. England have switched to a back five to see out the closing stages.
73’ 🔄 Sub: Nicolás Otamendi replaces Lisandro Martínez in the Argentina defense.
72’ 🔄 Sub: Anthony Gordon, England's goalscorer, makes way for Dan Burn as Thomas Tuchel reshapes to protect the lead.
68’ 🧤 Save: Jordan Pickford makes a brilliant close-range stop to deny substitute Nico González's header from a pinpoint Messi cross.
65’ 🔄 Subs: Lionel Scaloni sends on Rodrigo De Paul and Nico González for Leandro Paredes and Giuliano Simeone as Argentina chase the game.
55’ ⚽ Goal: Anthony Gordon breaks the deadlock, sneaking in at the back post to finish a pinpoint ball from Morgan Rogers after Nahuel Molina switches off. England 1–0 Argentina.
51’ 🟨 Yellow card: Cristian Romero is booked for pulling back Jude Bellingham — both Argentina center-backs are now on a caution.
47’: Julián Álvarez tests Pickford with a fierce effort, then fires another shot into the side netting moments later — a bright start to the second half for Argentina.
HT: Half-time in Atlanta — scoreless after an intense, physical opening 45 minutes with 19 combined fouls and not a single shot on target.
42’ 🟨 Yellow card: Lisandro Martínez is booked as the physical battle continues.
37’ 🟨 Yellow card: Elliot Anderson is booked for a foul on Lionel Messi, sparking a brief scuffle; Enzo Fernández's free-kick from the resulting foul flies just over the bar.
25’: First-half hydration break — 11 fouls and still no shots on target in a fiercely physical opening.
Kickoff: Under way at 3:00 PM ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — England and Argentina meet for a place in the World Cup final.
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England

4-2-3-1
GK
J. Pickford
DF
R. James
Off 82’ ↔ M. Rashford
DF
J. Stones
DF
M. Guéhi
DF
D. Spence
MF
D. Rice
MF
E. Anderson
🟨 37’
FW
M. Rogers
FW
J. Bellingham
FW
A. Gordon
⚽ 55’ · Off 72’ ↔ D. Burn
FW
H. Kane (c)
FW
L. Messi (c)
FW
J. Álvarez
MF
G. Simeone
Off 65’ ↔ N. González
MF
L. Paredes
Off 65’ ↔ R. De Paul
MF
A. Mac Allister
MF
E. Fernández
⚽ 85’
DF
N. Molina
DF
C. Romero
🟨 51’
DF
L. Martínez
🟨 42’ · Off 73’ ↔ N. Otamendi
DF
N. Tagliafico
Off 81’ ↔ L. Martínez
GK
E. Martínez
🇦🇷

Argentina

4-4-2

Full-time: Argentina won 2–1. Anthony Gordon (⚽ 55') scored for England; Enzo Fernández (⚽ 85') and substitute Lautaro Martínez (⚽ 90+2', header from a Messi cross) scored for Argentina. Yellow cards for Elliot Anderson (37'), Lisandro Martínez (42') and Cristian Romero (51'). Referee: Ismail Elfath (USA).

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England — Bench

Dan Burn came on for goalscorer Anthony Gordon (72') as Thomas Tuchel shifted to a back five to protect the lead, Marcus Rashford replaced Reece James (82'), and Djed Spence made way late in stoppage time as England tried to see the game out.

🇦🇷 Argentina — Bench

Lionel Scaloni turned to his bench after falling behind: Rodrigo De Paul and Nico González came on for Leandro Paredes and Giuliano Simeone (65'), Nicolás Otamendi replaced Lisandro Martínez (73'), and match-winner Lautaro Martínez replaced Nicolás Tagliafico (81') — heading in the winner from a Messi cross nine minutes later.

Final Match Stats

1Goals2
5Total Shots15
0.53Expected Goals (xG)1.84
45%Possession55%

Argentina out-attempted England 15 shots to 5 and finished with a 1.84-to-0.53 expected-goals edge, reflecting the pressure they piled on after going behind. A niggly, physical contest produced 19 fouls — 12 committed by Argentina — and three yellow cards before Messi's two second-half assists settled it.

Match Info

  • FormationsEngland 4-2-3-1 · Argentina 4-4-2
  • RefereeIsmail Elfath (USA)
  • AssistantsCorey Parker, Kyle Atkins (USA)
  • Fourth officialMaurizio Mariani (Italy)
  • VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Head-to-Head

  • This meetingArgentina won 2–1
  • Last World Cup meetingEngland 1–0 Argentina (2002, group stage)
  • Next for Argentinavs Spain · World Cup Final · July 19 · MetLife Stadium
  • Next for Englandvs France · Third-Place Play-off · July 18 · Hard Rock Stadium
Full-Time
FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Third-Place Play-off
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France
Full-time
Today
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England

📍 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL · Att: 64,478

Bukayo Saka celebrates with Jude Bellingham and Reece James after scoring against France Match Report

Saka hat-trick and Bellingham thunderbolt see England beat France 6-4 in World Cup classic

England raced into a 4-0 half-time lead through Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and a Bukayo Saka brace, survived a Kylian Mbappé inspired France fightback, then held on through stoppage-time chaos to finish third at the 2026 World Cup.

That will go down as one of the best World Cup games of all time. England beat France 6–4 at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday to finish third at the 2026 World Cup, in a third-place play-off that had no business being this good. Declan Rice set the tone inside three minutes with a curler from distance, then teed up Ezri Konsa's header soon after. Thomas Tuchel's side went in at the break 4–0 up after Bukayo Saka tapped in Marcus Rashford's unselfish pass and then curled home a second from the edge of the box — the first time France have ever conceded four goals in a World Cup first half.

France, however, showed their quality after the restart. Kylian Mbappé pulled one back in the 48th minute and teed up Bradley Barcola—on for Désiré Doué at half-time—to make it 4–2 before the hour. The France captain then struck again in the 66th minute, both goals from open play created by Michael Olise, to move to the top of the World Cup's all-time scoring charts — at least until Lionel Messi takes the field in Sunday's final, with the two now locked in a shootout for the record books. Olise's second assist of the afternoon also gave him seven for the tournament, the most by any player at a single World Cup since records began in 1966.

Just as France built towards an equalizer, Malo Gusto fouled Djed Spence in the box, and Saka stepped up to convert the penalty and complete his hat-trick, restoring England's two-goal cushion at 5–3. It looked to have settled a chaotic afternoon — until stoppage time produced two more goals. Dayot Upamecano, on himself at half-time, intercepted a Rice pass and released Ousmane Dembelé to make it 5–4 in the 96th minute, before Jude Bellingham drove through three France defenders and finished calmly in the 98th to make sure of the win. Bellingham's seventh goal of the tournament is the most by an England player at a single World Cup.

England finish third at a World Cup for the first time since 2018, a modest consolation after Wednesday's late semifinal collapse against Argentina. For France, it is a chastening end to the tournament and, on this evidence, possibly to Didier Deschamps' near decade in charge of Les Bleus. Attention now turns to Sunday, when Spain face Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium — with Messi still to answer Mbappé's goalscoring statement from Miami.

Match Facts

  • Scorers (FRA)Mbappé 48', 66' · Barcola 54' · Dembelé 90+6'
  • Scorers (ENG)Rice 3' · Konsa 18' · Saka 37', 45+1', 87' pen · Bellingham 90+8'
  • RefereeJesús Valenzuela
  • VenueHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL · Att: 64,478
  • NextWorld Cup Final · Spain vs Argentina · July 19 · MetLife Stadium

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Match Timeline

FT: Full-time in Miami Gardens — England beat France 6–4 in a World Cup classic to finish third; France finish fourth.
90+8’ ⚽ Goal: Jude Bellingham — England 6–4 France. Drives past three France defenders in the box and finishes with composure. His 7th of the tournament, the most by an England player at a single World Cup.
90+6’ ⚽ Goal: Ousmane Dembelé — England 5–4 France. Dayot Upamecano intercepts Declan Rice's pass and releases Dembelé, who beats Trevoh Chalobah and finishes left-footed.
87’ ⚽ Penalty: Bukayo Saka — England 5–3 France. Converts from the spot after Malo Gusto fouls Djed Spence in the box. Saka's hat-trick.
83’ 🔄 Sub: Reece James replaces one of England's back four as Tuchel manages the closing stages.
79’ 🔄 Subs: Elliot Anderson and Jude Bellingham are introduced for England.
66’ ⚽ Goal: Kylian Mbappé — England 4–3 France. Assisted by Michael Olise for the second time; moves to the top of the World Cup's all-time scoring charts.
54’ ⚽ Goal: Bradley Barcola — England 4–2 France. Assisted by Kylian Mbappé, on for Désiré Doué at half-time.
48’ ⚽ Goal: Kylian Mbappé — England 4–1 France. France's fightback begins early in the second half.
HT 🔄 Subs: France make four changes at the break — Barcola, Ousmane Dembelé, Lucas Digne and Dayot Upamecano all introduced. England send on Ollie Watkins for Marcus Rashford.
HT: Half-time in Miami Gardens — England lead France 4–0 after a stunning first half, with Bukayo Saka scoring twice.
45+1’ ⚽ Goal: Bukayo Saka — England 4–0 France. Eberechi Eze finds Saka's run towards the edge of the box; Saka takes a touch before finding the bottom-right corner. His second of the match.
37’ ⚽ Goal: Bukayo Saka — England 3–0 France. Taps in Marcus Rashford's unselfish pass on the fast break.
18’ ⚽ Goal: Ezri Konsa — England 2–0 France. Heads home from a corner, assisted by Declan Rice.
3’ ⚽ Goal: Declan Rice — England 1–0 France. A curler from distance gives the Three Lions the perfect start at Hard Rock Stadium.
Kickoff: Under way at 5:00 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens — France and England meet in the third-place play-off, one day before the final.
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France

4-2-3-1
GK
M. Maignan
DF
M. Gusto
↔ J. Koundé 90+1'
DF
I. Konaté
↔ D. Upamecano HT
DF
M. Lacroix
DF
T. Hernández
↔ L. Digne HT
MF
A. Rabiot
MF
W. Zaïre-Emery
MF
M. Olise
MF
R. Cherki
↔ O. Dembélé HT
MF
D. Doué
↔ B. Barcola HT
FW
⚽⚽
K. Mbappé (C)
⚽ 48', 66'
FW
⚽⚽⚽
B. Saka
⚽ 37', 45+1', 87' pen
FW
I. Toney
↔ E. Anderson 79'
FW
M. Rashford
↔ O. Watkins HT
MF
M. Rogers
MF
E. Eze
↔ J. Bellingham 79'
MF
D. Rice (C)
⚽ 3'
DF
D. Spence
DF
J. Quansah
DF
M. Guéhi
↔ T. Chalobah 90+2'
DF
E. Konsa
⚽ 18' · ↔ R. James 83'
GK
D. Henderson
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

England

4-1-2-3

Subs: France sent on Barcola, Dembélé, Digne and Upamecano all at half-time — a big reshuffle that fuelled their second-half comeback — plus Koundé late on. England's changes (Watkins for Rashford at the break, then Anderson and Bellingham together on 79') included two more goals from the bench, with Bellingham's stoppage-time winner sealing it.

🇫🇷 France — Bench

Used: 12-Bradley Barcola, 7-Ousmane Dembélé, 3-Lucas Digne, 4-Dayot Upamecano, 5-Jules Koundé.

Unused: 1-Brice Samba (GK), 23-Robin Risser (GK), 6-Manu Koné, 8-Aurélien Tchouaméni, 13-N'Golo Kanté, 17-William Saliba, 21-Lucas Hernández, 22-Jean-Philippe Mateta, 25-Maghnes Akliouche, 9-Marcus Thuram.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England — Bench

Used: 19-Ollie Watkins, 8-Elliot Anderson, 10-Jude Bellingham, 24-Reece James, 12-Trevoh Chalobah.

Unused: 1-Jordan Pickford (GK), 23-James Trafford (GK), 3-Nico O'Reilly, 5-John Stones, 14-Jordan Henderson, 15-Dan Burn, 9-Harry Kane, 18-Anthony Gordon, 20-Noni Madueke.

Match Statistics — Full-time

49%Possession51%
18Total Shots18
8Shots on Target10
3Corners4
14Fouls8
2.80Expected Goals (xG)2.89

🇫🇷 France — 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England · full-time stats · Referee: Jesús Valenzuela

Full-Time (AET) · Spain are World Champions

Spain 1–0 Argentina

Ferrán Torres' 106th-minute half-volley wins it for Spain, who beat 10-man Argentina in extra time at MetLife Stadium to claim their second World Cup title.

FIFA World Cup 2026™ · Final
🇪🇸1
Spain 🏆
Full-time
AET
0🇦🇷
Argentina

📍 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ · Att: 80,663 · Referee: Slavko Vinčič (Slovenia)

Spain players celebrate on the podium with the World Cup trophy and confetti falling Match Report

Ferrán Torres wins it in extra time as Spain beat 10-man Argentina to become World Champions

Substitute Ferrán Torres struck a 106th-minute half-volley, set up by fellow substitute Nico Williams, to win Spain their second World Cup title at MetLife Stadium — ending Lionel Messi's international career with defeat and denying Argentina back-to-back titles.

Spain are world champions for the second time. Ferrán Torres settled a tense, defensive final in the 106th minute of extra time, meeting a Nico Williams knockdown with a first-time half-volley that gave Emiliano Martínez no chance, as Spain beat a 10-man Argentina 1–0 at MetLife Stadium. It is Spain's first World Cup since 2010 and comes at the expense of Lionel Messi, who at 39 brought the curtain down on his extraordinary international career in defeat.

For long spells it looked like the final would be decided by penalties. Spain had by far the better of the play throughout normal time — Rodri controlling midfield, Lamine Yamal a persistent threat wide — but could not turn territory into goals against an Argentina side that set up to frustrate and mostly succeeded, despite losing both starting center-backs to injury (Lisandro Martínez, then Cristian Romero) and being forced to use all five substitutes. Emiliano Martínez set a new record for saves in a World Cup final, at one point somehow keeping out a Ferrán Torres header at point-blank range in the second half after the Spain substitute had come on for Mikel Oyarzabal.

Argentina's task became far harder in the third minute of stoppage time, when Enzo Fernández was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Pau Cubarsí and sent off — only the sixth player ever dismissed in a World Cup final. Even so, Martínez kept his side level with virtually the last action of normal time, diving to deny a Lamine Yamal free-kick. But with an extra man and fresh legs from the bench, Spain finally broke through early in the second period of extra time: a long ball over the top, Nico Williams racing clear to head it back across goal, and Ferrán Torres arriving to finish clinically.

Argentina had no route back with 10 men and the game slipping away, and Spain saw out the remaining minutes comfortably to be crowned champions in front of a crowd of 80,663 — including U.S. President Donald Trump, on hand for the trophy presentation. The result also settles the Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé finishes the tournament with 10 goals after his brace in the third-place win over England, two clear of Messi's 8, since Messi did not add to his tally in the final. Luis de la Fuente's Spain finish the tournament unbeaten and having conceded just once — a fitting way to end the most-watched World Cup in history.

Match Facts

  • ScorerFerrán Torres 106' (assist: Nico Williams)
  • Red cardEnzo Fernández (ARG) · 90+3' · 2nd yellow
  • VenueMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ · Att: 80,663
  • RefereeSlavko Vinčič (Slovenia)
  • ResultSpain win their 2nd World Cup title (also 2010)
  • Golden BootMbappé wins it (10) · Messi finishes 2nd (8)

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Match Timeline

FT (AET): Full-time in East Rutherford — Spain 1–0 Argentina. Spain are 2026 World Cup champions, their second title after 2010. Lionel Messi's final World Cup ends in defeat.
106’ ⚽ GOAL: Ferrán Torres! Nico Williams chases down a long ball over the top and heads it back across the box, and Torres arrives to hit a first-time half-volley past Emiliano Martínez. Spain 1–0 Argentina.
ET: Extra time is under way — 30 minutes to find a winner, with Argentina a man down after Enzo Fernández's red card.
90+8’ 🧤 Save: Emiliano Martínez dives to keep out a wicked Lamine Yamal free-kick with the last kick of normal time. 0–0 after 90 — on to extra time.
90+3’ 🟥 Red card: Enzo Fernández is shown a second yellow for a foul on Pau Cubarsí and is sent off — the sixth player ever dismissed in a World Cup final. Argentina will play out any extra time with 10 men.
85’: Argentina still unwilling to commit numbers forward; Spain has had half-chances, including a good look for Ferrán Torres, but can't find the breakthrough.
75’ 🔄 Subs: Spain brings on Mikel Merino and Nico Williams as they push for the opener. Spain now has seven shots on target to Argentina's zero.
70’ 🩹🔄 Subs: Cristian Romero goes off injured, replaced by Facundo Medina — Argentina's second starting center-back to be forced off. Giuliano Simeone also comes on for Rodrigo De Paul; Argentina has now used all five substitutes.
66’ Big chance: Lamine Yamal squeezes through two defenders and lifts a cross for Ferrán Torres, whose header goes straight at Emiliano Martínez.
61’ 🔄 Subs: Luis de la Fuente makes his first changes — Ferrán Torres and Pedri on for Mikel Oyarzabal and Fabián Ruíz.
52’ 🟨 Yellow card: Leandro Paredes booked for a shove on Rodri; a little pushing and shoving follows.
2nd half: Under way after a historic 27-minute halftime show. Argentina's only change at the break: Leandro Paredes on for Nico González.
HT: Half-time in East Rutherford — Spain 0–0 Argentina. Spain dominated the ball but couldn't seriously trouble Emiliano Martínez; Argentina didn't manage a shot in the half.
44’ 🩹🔄 Sub: Lisandro Martínez, booked minutes earlier, goes off injured. Veteran Nicolás Otamendi — the second-oldest outfield player ever to feature in a World Cup final — comes on.
41’ 🟨 Yellow card: Lisandro Martínez booked for a foul on Mikel Oyarzabal.
39’: Spain strings together its first quick, incisive passing sequence and Mikel Oyarzabal forces a low shot away.
22’: First-half hydration break — still goalless, with Argentina sitting deep and Messi yet to find space.
Kickoff: Under way at 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ — referee Slavko Vinčič (Slovenia) has the whistle. Spain and Argentina meet for the first time ever in a World Cup final.
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Spain

4-1-2-3
GK
U. Simón (C)
DF
P. Porro
DF
P. Cubarsí
DF
A. Laporte
DF
M. Cucurella
MF
Rodri
MF
F. Ruíz
↔ Pedri 61'
MF
D. Olmo
FW
L. Yamal
FW
M. Oyarzabal
↔ F. Torres 61' · ⚽ 106' (winner)
FW
Á. Baena
FW
L. Messi (C)
FW
J. Álvarez
MF
A. Mac Allister
MF
R. De Paul
↔ G. Simeone 70'
MF
🟥
E. Fernández
🟨🟨 90+3' sent off
MF
N. González
↔ L. Paredes HT
DF
G. Montiel
DF
C. Romero
↔ F. Medina 70' (inj.)
DF
L. Martínez
🟨 41' · ↔ N. Otamendi 44' (inj.)
DF
N. Tagliafico
GK
E. Martínez
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Argentina

4-4-2

Spain also sent on Mikel Merino and Nico Williams at 75' as De la Fuente searched for a breakthrough — it was Williams who chased down the long ball and headed it into the path of Ferrán Torres for the 106th-minute winner. Argentina used all five of its substitutes, losing both starting center-backs to injury before Enzo Fernández's 90+3' red card left them a man down for extra time.

Match Stats

1Goals0
8Shots on Target0
0Red Cards1

Full-time (after extra time) — Spain were dominant throughout, finishing with 8 shots on target to Argentina's none, and were rewarded with Ferrán Torres' 106th-minute winner. Emiliano Martínez set a new record for saves in a World Cup final despite the defeat. Enzo Fernández's 90+3' dismissal left Argentina to play the closing stages with 10 men. Other final-match totals (possession, fouls) were not independently confirmed and are omitted.

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Senegal 1–0 Kenya

Senegal bounce back from their opening defeat to Algeria with a hard-fought win that keeps their quarter-final hopes alive, while Kenya suffer a second straight loss.

TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group A
🇸🇳1
Senegal
Full-time
Thu, Jul 30
0🇰🇪
Kenya

📍 Olympic Stadium, Rabat

Full-time: Senegal 1–0 Kenya

Senegal had the better of the opening half in Rabat and deservedly led at the break through Seynabou Mbengue's 35th-minute strike, latching onto a well-weighted pass from Bineta Seck to beat Kenya goalkeeper Lilian Awuor. The Lionesses of Teranga then defended resolutely to see out the closing stages and claim all three points. The result revives Senegal's quarter-final hopes after their opening-day defeat to Algeria, while Kenya's tournament is now in serious jeopardy after back-to-back losses.

Group A Standings Impact

  • Senegal3 pts · back in contention
  • Kenya0 pts · second straight defeat

Match Timeline

FT: Senegal 1–0 Kenya. Senegal see out a narrow win to revive their WAFCON 2026 knockout hopes.
HT: Senegal lead 1–0 at the break, having had the better of the first-half exchanges in Rabat.
35’ ⚽ Goal: Seynabou Mbengue puts Senegal ahead, finishing a powerful strike after Bineta Seck picks her out with a well-weighted pass. Senegal 1–0 Kenya.
Kickoff: Under way at the Olympic Stadium, Rabat — Senegal look to bounce back from their opening defeat to Algeria.

Minute-by-minute detail beyond the confirmed goal and match states above was not available from wire sources at time of publication.

Lineups

Full confirmed starting XIs for both sides were not available from wire sources at time of publication. Confirmed involvements: Seynabou Mbengue (scorer, 35’) and Bineta Seck (assist) for Senegal; Lilian Awuor started in goal for Kenya.

Match Info

  • CompetitionTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group A
  • VenueOlympic Stadium, Rabat
  • ScorerS. Mbengue 35’ (Senegal)

Group A So Far

  • Matchday 1Algeria 2–0 Senegal · Morocco 4–0 Kenya
  • Matchday 2Senegal 1–0 Kenya
Full-Time · Group A

Morocco 1–0 Algeria

Hosts Morocco edge a tense North African derby to go top of Group A and move to the brink of the quarter-finals on home soil.

TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group A
🇲🇦1
Morocco
Full-time
Thu, Jul 30
0🇩🇿
Algeria

📍 Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat

Full-time: Morocco 1–0 Algeria

A tense, tight North African derby between the top two sides in Group A stayed goalless for over an hour, with Morocco enjoying the better of the chances but unable to break down a resilient Algeria defense. The deadlock was finally broken when Sanaa Massoudi pounced from close range after Algeria failed to fully clear a corner, controlling the ball before stabbing it past goalkeeper Chloé N'Gazi. Morocco held firm from there to seal a second straight win and move top of the group on home soil, becoming the first side to book a quarter-final spot at WAFCON 2026.

Group A Standings Impact

  • Morocco6 pts · through to the quarter-finals
  • Algeria3 pts · first defeat of the tournament

Match Timeline

FT: Morocco 1–0 Algeria. The Atlas Lionesses win the top-of-the-table derby to move top of Group A and book their quarter-final spot.
77’ ⚽ Goal: Sanaa Massoudi breaks the deadlock, pouncing after Algeria fail to clear a corner and stabbing the ball past goalkeeper Chloé N'Gazi. Morocco 1–0 Algeria.
HT: Still goalless at the break after a tense, closely fought first half at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium.
Kickoff: Under way in Rabat — Morocco and Algeria meet with both sides unbeaten after Matchday 1.

Some wire sources list the winning goal in the 84th minute rather than the 77th; this report uses the most widely cited timing.

Lineups

Full confirmed starting XIs for both sides were not available from wire sources at time of publication. Confirmed involvements: Sanaa Massoudi (scorer, 77’) for Morocco; Chloé N'Gazi started in goal for Algeria.

Match Info

  • CompetitionTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group A
  • VenueMoulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat
  • ScorerS. Massoudi 77’ (Morocco)

Group A So Far

  • Matchday 1Morocco 4–0 Kenya · Algeria 2–0 Senegal
  • Matchday 2Morocco 1–0 Algeria · Senegal 1–0 Kenya
Group B · Full Time

Burkina Faso vs Tanzania

Burkina Faso hold on for a historic first-ever WAFCON victory, coming from behind after Tanzania were reduced to 10 players.

TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group B
🇧🇫2
Burkina Faso
FT
Fri, Jul 31
1🇹🇿
Tanzania

📍 Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca

Report: Burkina Faso 2-1 Tanzania

Burkina Faso secured a historic first-ever WAFCON win, coming from behind to beat Tanzania 2-1 in Casablanca. A. Kabré put Burkina Faso ahead before the break, only for Hasnath Ubamba to level for Tanzania — who were reduced to 10 players moments later after Ubamba picked up a straight red card. Balkissa Sawadogo made the numerical advantage count with a late winner to send Burkina Faso top of the pile in a wide-open Group B.

Group B So Far

  • Matchday 1Côte d'Ivoire 4–1 Burkina Faso · Tanzania 2–1 South Africa
  • Matchday 2Burkina Faso 2–1 Tanzania · South Africa 2–2 Côte d'Ivoire

Match Timeline

  • 43'Goal — A. Kabré (Burkina Faso) 1-0
  • 55'Goal — Hasnath Ubamba (Tanzania) 1-1
  • 55'Red card — Hasnath Ubamba (Tanzania)
  • 84'Goal — Balkissa Sawadogo (Burkina Faso) 2-1
  • 90'+Full time: Burkina Faso 2-1 Tanzania

Lineups

Confirmed starting lineups will be published closer to kickoff.

Match Info

  • CompetitionTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group B
  • VenueLarbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
  • KickoffFri, Jul 31 · 9:00 PM local (8:00 PM GMT)
Group B · Full Time

South Africa vs Côte d'Ivoire

South Africa snatch a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage a dramatic draw after twice trailing to a Grace Sery brace.

TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group B
🇿🇦2
South Africa
FT
Fri, Jul 31
2🇨🇮
Côte d'Ivoire

📍 Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca

Report: South Africa 2-2 Côte d'Ivoire

South Africa produced a stunning stoppage-time comeback to draw 2-2 with Côte d'Ivoire in Casablanca. Grace Sery put Les Éléphantes 2-0 up with a first-half brace, either side of a Thembi Kgatlana reply for Banyana Banyana, before Hildah Magaia struck deep into added time to complete a dramatic 2-2 draw and keep South Africa's title defense alive.

Group B So Far

  • Matchday 1Tanzania 2–1 South Africa · Côte d'Ivoire 4–1 Burkina Faso
  • Matchday 2South Africa 2–2 Côte d'Ivoire · Burkina Faso 2–1 Tanzania

Match Timeline

  • 18'Goal — Grace Sery (Côte d'Ivoire) 0-1
  • 36'Goal — Grace Sery (Côte d'Ivoire) 0-2
  • 71'Goal — Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa) 1-2
  • 90'+9Goal — Hildah Magaia (South Africa) 2-2
  • 90'+Full time: South Africa 2-2 Côte d'Ivoire

Lineups

Confirmed starting lineups will be published closer to kickoff.

Match Info

  • CompetitionTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group B
  • VenueMoulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca
  • KickoffFri, Jul 31 · 7:00 PM local (6:00 PM GMT)
Group C · Full Time

Egypt vs Malawi

Malawi shrug off a red card to beat Egypt 1-3 and move within reach of a historic first WAFCON quarter-final, eliminating the Pharaohs in the process.

TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group C
🇪🇬1
Egypt
FT
Sat, Aug 1
3🇲🇼
Malawi

📍 Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat

Report: Egypt 1-3 Malawi

Malawi beat Egypt 1-3 in Rabat to all but confirm their place in the quarter-finals and eliminate the Pharaohs from the tournament. Rose Kadzere, Faith Chinzimu and Temwa Chawinga all scored for Malawi, who played most of the second half with 10 players after a red card but still saw the game out comfortably. Emam Kassem's headed free-kick was merely a consolation for Egypt.

Group C So Far

  • Matchday 1Zambia 6–0 Egypt · Malawi 3–2 Nigeria
  • Matchday 2Egypt 1–3 Malawi · Nigeria vs Zambia (live)

Match Timeline

  • Goal — Rose Kadzere (Malawi)
  • Goal — Faith Chinzimu (Malawi)
  • Red card (Malawi)
  • Goal — Temwa Chawinga (Malawi)
  • 71'Goal — Emam Kassem (Egypt) header, free-kick
  • 90'+Full time: Egypt 1-3 Malawi

Lineups

Confirmed starting lineups will be published closer to kickoff.

Match Info

  • CompetitionTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group C
  • VenueStade Moulay Hassan, Rabat
  • KickoffSat, Aug 1 · 5:00 PM local (4:00 PM GMT)
Group C · FT

Nigeria vs Zambia

Asisat Oshoala's goal gave Nigeria a first win of the tournament, though it wasn't enough to stop Zambia going out on a head-to-head tiebreaker after group play finished level on points.

TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group C
🇳🇬1
Nigeria
Full-time
Sat, Aug 1
0🇿🇲
Zambia

📍 Al Madina Stadium, Rabat

FT: Nigeria 1-0 Zambia

Ten-time champions Nigeria were beaten 3-2 by debutants Malawi in one of the shocks of Matchday 1, putting real pressure on the Super Falcons ahead of this meeting with a Zambia side who arrived having routed Egypt 6-0, with captain Barbra Banda directly involved in five of the six goals. Asisat Oshoala's goal proved the difference, but it wasn't enough for Zambia to progress: despite finishing level on 6 points with Nigeria and Malawi and holding the best overall goal difference in the group, CAF's head-to-head tiebreaker sent the Copper Queens home while Nigeria and Malawi advanced to the quarter-finals.

Group C Final Standings

  • Matchday 1Malawi 3–2 Nigeria · Zambia 6–0 Egypt
  • Matchday 2Egypt 1–3 Malawi · Nigeria 1–0 Zambia
  • ResultNigeria & Malawi advance on tiebreaker; Zambia eliminated

Match Timeline

  • Goal — Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria) 1-0
  • 32'VAR overturns card shown to Oluwatosin Demehin (offside)

Lineups

Confirmed starting lineups will be published closer to kickoff.

Match Info

  • CompetitionTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group C
  • VenueAl Madina Stadium, Rabat
  • KickoffSat, Aug 1 · 9:00 PM local (8:00 PM GMT)
Group D · FT

Ghana vs Cameroon

Marie Ngah Manga's penalty settled a fiercely contested Group D clash, sending Cameroon top of the group as they continued their run to the title.

TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group D
🇬🇭0
Ghana
Full-time
Sun, Aug 2 · 5:00 PM
1🇨🇲
Cameroon

📍 Moulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca

FT: Ghana 0-1 Cameroon

The Black Queens had opened with a comfortable 2-0 win over debutants Cape Verde, Doris Boaduwaa opening the scoring before an own goal wrapped things up, while Cameroon needed a Ngah Manga brace to edge past Mali 2-1 in a fiercely contested opener. In this heavyweight Matchday 2 clash, Ngah Manga struck again — converting a first-half penalty after a VAR review — to move Cameroon to six points and top of Group D, with Ghana and Mali level on three apiece heading into the final round of matches.

Group D So Far

  • Matchday 1Ghana 2–0 Cape Verde · Cameroon 2–1 Mali
  • Matchday 2Cameroon 1–0 Ghana · Mali 3–2 Cape Verde

Match Timeline

  • 19'Goal (penalty) — Marie Ngah Manga (Cameroon) 0-1, after VAR review

Lineups

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Match Info

  • CompetitionTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group D
  • VenueMoulay Rachid Stadium, Casablanca
  • KickoffSun, Aug 2 · 5:00 PM local (5:00 PM GMT)
Group D · FT

Mali vs Cape Verde

Mali bounced back from their Matchday 1 defeat with a five-goal thriller, while debutants Cape Verde continued to chase a first-ever finals point.

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Cape Verde

📍 Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca

FT: Mali 3-2 Cape Verde

Mali had let a Matchday 1 opportunity slip, beaten 2-1 by Cameroon despite a fight back, while Cape Verde, competing at a maiden WAFCON finals, were undone 2-0 by Ghana. Mali made amends here, edging a five-goal thriller 3-2 to keep pace at the top of Group D, though Cape Verde again came away without the point they were chasing.

Group D So Far

  • Matchday 1Cameroon 2–1 Mali · Ghana 2–0 Cape Verde
  • Matchday 2Mali 3–2 Cape Verde · Cameroon 1–0 Ghana

Match Timeline

A five-goal thriller in Casablanca — full minute-by-minute detail wasn't tracked for this match.

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Match Info

  • CompetitionTotalEnergies CAF WAFCON 2026 · Group D
  • VenueLarbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca
  • KickoffSun, Aug 2 · 8:00 PM local (8:00 PM GMT)
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