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Ten days. That is all that stands between now and the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

Quarterfinals run July 9 through 11. Semifinals on July 14 and 15. Then one match to decide it all.

Who are you backing to lift the trophy?

Full bracket and schedule here:

2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: Fixtures, results, features Check out all the fixtures, features and results for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Cristiano Ronaldo played his last World Cup match last Monday. Portugal fell 1-0 to Spain in Dallas, and with it ended a six-tournament journey that spanned 2006 all the way to 2026. No World Cup trophy. But 11 goals, 27 appearances, and records that may never be broken.

Coach Roberto Martinez resigned immediately after the final whistle. An era is over.

Full story here:

Cristiano Ronaldo was indulged at this World Cup and Portugal paid the price Ronaldo's history cannot be doubted but he never looked capable of sustained excellence at this tournament

Norway knocked out Brazil. Morocco eliminated Canada. Spain sent Ronaldo home. The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 has been nothing short of extraordinary.

The top four FIFA-ranked nations, France, Argentina, Spain, and England, are all still in. But so are Morocco at 6, Norway at 19, and Egypt at 24. Nobody is safe from here.

Who do you think wins it all? Updated bracket here:

Who is still in the World Cup? Updated list of teams left in FIFA Round of 16 bracket As the World Cup bracket narrows, here are the teams still competing for a championship.

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Colombia is no longer just a dark horse. After topping Group K and going toe-to-toe with Portugal, Los Cafeteros are proving they have what it takes to challenge the world's best.

With confidence growing, tactical flexibility, and a squad full of attacking talent, Colombia is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous teams left in the tournament.

Could this be the year they make history? 🏆

Read why Colombia is emerging as a genuine World Cup contender:

Colombia Emerges As Major World Cup 2026 Title Contender Colombia’s impressive group-stage display strengthens its case as a serious World Cup contender under manager Néstor Lorenzo.

The group stage is done and the knockout round is here. The USA faces Bosnia and Herzegovina today at 8 PM ET in San Francisco, with Pochettino's squad carrying some questions into the knockouts after injuries and squad rotation in the final group game. Olympics Win or go home starts now. NPR breaks down the four biggest takeaways from the group stage heading into the Round of 32.

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On to the knockout round: 4 takeaways from the FIFA World Cup so far The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill.

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Everything is still on the line in Group G. Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand all head into the final matchday with a chance to reach the Round of 32.

One win could seal a place in the knockout stage. One slip could bring a World Cup campaign to an end. Every goal, every point, and every tiebreaker matters.

Who will keep the dream alive? ⚽🔥

See every Group G qualification scenario:

2026 World Cup Group G Scenarios, Standings: What Egypt, Iran, Belgium, New Zealand Need To Advance Group G is wide open heading into the final matchday. Here's what Egypt, Iran, Belgium and New Zealand each need to advance to the Round of 32.

The United States wrapped up the group stage with a dramatic loss to Türkiye, but there was still plenty to learn before the knockout rounds begin.

Christian Pulisic made his return, the squad's depth was put to the test, and the defeat exposed a few areas that still need work ahead of the Round of 32.

The result may not have changed the standings, but the lessons could shape the rest of the tournament. 🇺🇸⚽

Read the four biggest takeaways from the match:

4 Takeaways From USA's Last-Second World Cup Loss To Türkiye So much for a perfect group stage. But the USA can now turn its attention toward the knockout stages.