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BBC SportNetherlands crumble in penalty shootout as Morocco progress
Netherlands miss three spot kicks as Morocco come from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
The Guardian FootballMorocco win wild penalty shootout as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses
Morocco’s players set off in pursuit of Ismael Saibari and, once they had caught up, lost one another in a pile of exhilarated bodies. Maybe they are about to do it all again and make a heavy dent in the latter stages of a World Cup. This was certainly a huge hurdle cleared and there were echoes of 2022 when Yassine Bounou, hero against Spain back then , repelled the Netherlands’ fifth penalty. Crysencio Summerville had struck it straight at him, the latest error in a strange and wobbly shootout; Saibari showed rare mental clarity to accept the gift. Earlier on another bundle had engulfed Cody Gakpo. Football is a vessel for myriad thoughts and feelings so it was an intensely affecting moment when, after he had rammed his team into a 72nd-minute lead, the entire Dutch squad piled on to the pitch in joy. More than that, they had done so in support. Gakpo had elected to play despite the announcement that he and his partner had tragically lost their unborn son. He was tearful upon making his way back to the centre circle, pointing to the sky and being comforted by his teammate Denzel Dumfries. Continue reading...
ESPNFollow live: Netherlands and Morocco still scorele...
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ESPNWorld Cup bracket overreactions: How far will USMN...
It's the perfect time to take stock of which teams are set up for success and which might be tumbling out of the tournament earlier than expected.
ESPNFrom Brazil to U.S., Spain: Why every round-of-32 ...
Then there were 32. Let's review why each team still alive at the World Cup could win the whole thing.
The Guardian FootballNetherlands v Morocco: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/9pm EDT/2am BST/11am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Ella Mary Waltz writes in on the back of that Germany v Paraguay shootout: “ All England fans admit it. Germany losing by penalties is the ultimate of Schadenfreud.” The lack of a clinical goalscorer has hampered the Dutch team in recent years, but Brian Brobbey has been the solution at this World Cup. The Sunderland striker didn’t initially project as a starter; Memphis Depay was their leading scorer up top through qualifying, but he was nursing a thigh injury in the run-up to the tournament. Continue reading...
ESPNMarsch's 'Canadian heroes' deliver defining win
After Canada beat South Africa to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout match and advance to the round of 16, coach Jesse Marsch didn't hesitate to call his players "Canadian heroes."
The Guardian FootballBrazil into last 16 as Martinelli strikes in stoppage time to break Japan hearts
Not for the first time in this tournament, there were long periods when Brazil did not impress. And not for the first time in this tournament, they got away with it. It may be inexplicable but the Carlo Ancelotti method that worked at Real Madrid is working again: stay in games and eventually either opponents will make a mistake or brilliant players will do something brilliant. Brazil were 1-0 down at half-time and struggling. Their earliest exit form a World Cup seemed entirely possible. Five players in the Brazil starting lineup were aged over 30, five of the six defensive players – and they looked it. Japan were quicker, slicker, sharper and more imaginative. But the introduction of Endrick and a change of shape and approach at half-time changed everything. Brazil started slinging crosses into the box and Japan wobbled. Casemiro, barely a pedestrian in the first half, headed the equaliser and, deep into stoppage time, Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in the winner. Continue reading...
ESPNKubo out vs Brazil but Japan can 'change history'
For the third consecutive game Japan will be without key playmaker Takefusa Kubo for Monday's massive round-of-32 meeting with Brazil.
ESPNAncelotti refuses to engage in Japan 'mind games'
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to engage in "mind games" ahead of the round-of-32 clash with Japan on Monday.
The Guardian FootballWhat hosting the World Cup means for Canadian soccer: ‘The stakes are absolutely massive’
Of the trio of World Cup hosts, only Canada is hosting the tournament for the first time – local soccer officials hope it can be transformative Toronto’s Front Street, which loosely tethers the city’s central station and some of its landmarks to the part of the waterfront that hosts the fan fest and Toronto Stadium to the west, thrummed all week with a pleasant energy. Hours ahead of Croatia-Panama on Tuesday, there were scores of jerseys out for those countries, of course, but plenty for Brazil and Scotland and other sides as well. A Croatian fan scolded a street vendor hawking Blue Jays gear by the Rogers Center, where the baseball team were about to play, for not selling any Croatia merch. “Croatia!” he said gruffly. “Gonna win today!” Continue reading...
BBC SportHarsh reality behind Scotland fans' calls for Moyes & Postecoglou
Some Scotland fans are dreaming of David Moyes or Ange Postecoglou replacing Steve Clarke, but could either man be a realistic prospect?
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Clarke says ‘right time to step away’ from Scotland job, plus Brazil v Japan buildup – live
Canada reach last 16 with win over South Africa England’s dynamic duo need others to step up Email us | Bracketology | World Cup Daily Let’s turn our attention to Germany. Jonathan Liew content incoming. Brazil v Japan (1pm EST, 6pm BST) Germany v Paraguay: (4.30pm EST, 9.30pm BST) Netherlands v Morocco (9pm EST, 2am Tue BST) Continue reading...
BBC SportAfrica's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.
BBC Sport'Big brother' Van Dijk key to Dutch World Cup dreams
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is still the main man for his national team.
BBC SportWhy Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match
Morocco’s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.
ESPNTwenty years later, Japan are more than ready for ...
Twenty years ago -- almost to the day -- Japan fell 4-1 to a Brazil line-up laden with stars. Now, the Samurai Blue feel like the tables are starting to turn.
ESPNCape Verde took advantage of a 48-team World Cup
The big nations win the World Cup, but the small nations make it. Cape Verde's progress to the knockouts was for everyone.