Football Fixtures

2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds

Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.

Can Scotland turn World Cup party into knockout run? Morocco test could hold answer

As the party rolls on, Scotland are getting down to business with World Cup history in sight, writes ESPN's Tom Hamiltion, previewing the Morocco test.

Mexico edge South Korea, confirm progress to knockouts

A Luis Romo goal saw Mexico beat South Korea 1-0

Opposition scouting: How the USMNT can counter Australia's underdog threat

With both teams coming off wins in their World Cup openers, the United States and Australia know victory would see them qualify for the knockout stage.

Pulisic racing against the clock

Sam Borden says Christian Pulisic did not train with the team for the fourth straight day as the U.S. prepares without him.

Aguirre relishes Azteca knockout matches after Mexico win Group A

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to become the first team to advance to the World Cup knockout stage, securing the top spot in Group A and a dream Round of 32 match at the Estadio Azteca.