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England overcame an early scare to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout match. A late double from captain Harry Kane sealed the comeback, sending England to the pre-quarterfinals.

Norway secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast to advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where they will face five-time champions Brazil. A first-half opener from Antonio Nusa and a clutch 86th-minute winner from Erling Haaland sealed a historic milestone for the Scandinavian side.

France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden in New Jersey. A masterclass performance and brilliant brace from captain Kylian Mbappé, alongside a composed second-half strike from Bradley Barcola, proved too much for the Swedish defense to handle.

Brazil secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 following a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Japan in Houston. Substitute Gabriel Martinelli proved to be the hero, curling home a magnificent winner five minutes into stoppage time.

Paraguay secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Germany in Boston. Despite heavy German possession, Paraguay's disciplined defense held the score to 1-1 before sealing the historic upset.