Playing today
World Cup Tue 30 Jun 2026 | 21:00 UTC
France vs Sweden
Imagine the tension in East Rutherford as two European heavyweights collide in a blockbuster World Cup Round of 32 matchup at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
France enter this knockout clash after flawlessly conquering Group I with three wins from three matches, carrying the serious intent of rectifying their recent major tournament final heartbreak.
Sweden managed to slip through as one of the best third-place teams, thanks to a late group-stage equaliser against Japan that kept their hopes alive.
With a Round of 16 ticket against Paraguay waiting in Philadelphia on Saturday, the pressure is immense for both nations, though France face the heavier burden of tournament expectations. [More...]
Played yesterday
World Cup Mon 29 Jun 2026 | 17:00 UTC
Brazil 2:1 Japan
Brazil clinched a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan, a result that propels the five-time world champions into the Round of 16 while ending Japan's tournament run.
Ahead of this encounter, Brazil sought to demonstrate their status as global heavyweights, aiming to overcome some defensive lapses seen in their group stage draw against Morocco.
Japan, having impressed with their tactical discipline, aimed to prove their ability to topple a footballing giant after a resilient group phase. [More...]
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