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

Czechia 1-1 South Africa: Mokoena penalty keeps Bafana's World Cup alive Czechia 1-1 South Africa: Mokoena penalty keeps Bafana's World Cup alive

Teboho Mokoena's second half penalty saw South Africa draw 1-1 with Czechia in Atlanta on Thursday, which kept the FIFA World Cup alive for both teams in group A.

World Cup Daily LIVE: Czechia, South Africa kick off Matchweek 2 World Cup Daily LIVE: Czechia, South Africa kick off Matchweek 2

The second round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway today! Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

Fans in Johannesburg celebrate South Africa's equalizer vs. Czechia Fans in Johannesburg celebrate South Africa's equalizer vs. Czechia

Fans in Johannesburg celebrate South Africa's equalizer vs. Czechia

Argentina star Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, has health issue, family confirm Argentina star Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, has health issue, family confirm

The family of Lionel Messi family confirmed on Thursday that the Argentina star's father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing a health issue.

Massachusetts 'legalises' haggis in nod to Scotland's World Cup bid Massachusetts 'legalises' haggis in nod to Scotland's World Cup bid

The governor of Massachusetts has "legalised" haggis in the state, as the state continues to welcome Scotland and the team's fans to its capital city of Boston.