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Spain take on Austria in a decisive knockout clash, with the winner facing either Portugal or Croatia in the round of 16. Follow the build-up with ESPN.

Thomas Tuchel's England scrapped to a come-from-behind victory over Congo DR in the round of 32 thanks to captain Harry Kane.

Yoane Wissa is relishing the challenge of taking on one of the world's best teams as the Democratic Republic of Congo face England in a historic clash.

The World Cup knockout stage is finally upon us, and England will be there. Follow all the latest news across the day right here, with ESPN.

Then there were 32. Let's review why each team still alive at the 2026 World Cup could win the whole thing -- and why each probably won't.

Cape Verde made history on Friday by setting up a round of 32 date with Argentina. Saturday will see Ghana, Congo DR and Algeria in action.

The 2026 World Cup is officially two weeks old, and after England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana, Scotland are gearing up for their fifth tournament meeting with Brazil.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for posing as a statue of Congo's assassinated independence leader Patrice Lumumba for the entirety of games, attended Congo's match against Colombia on Tuesday.

The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.

Cristiano Ronaldo defended Portugal's performance against Congo DR in their World Cup opener but said he is already looking ahead to the next game.