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This is the second World Cup that comes after deadly nationwide protests inside Iran, and the first one amid a war

Ireland won the second T20 by one run over India, who did not give a debut to teen sensation Sooryavanshi.

Stephen Eustaquio scores in stoppage time as Canada wins first knockout match in a World Cup.

We have finally reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup - here is Al Jazeera's guide to the best matchups.

Live updates, analyses and text commentary as South Africa face cohosts Canada in first knockout match in Los Angeles.

FIFA World Cup group stage is now behind us with plenty of key talking points as the tournament enters the knockouts.

From Iran's stoppage-time winner ruled out by VAR, to Ghana denied a penalty against England - all the controversies.

Knockout matches begin with South Africa vs Canada as Iran exit, Africa make history, Messi-Ronaldo final hopes rise.

Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.

Austria's 3-3 draw with Algeria ultimately decides Iran's fate as Team Melli crash out of the 2026 World Cup.

All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification.

Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.

Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.