The knockout bracket is complete. Who has the easier path? Plus, how beautiful can a 0-0 be, and is Just Fontaine milestone in danger?

As he chases Lionel Messi for the all-time scoring record at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé secured a record that Messi doesn't have on Tuesday against Sweden. Mbappé's first-half goal was his ninth in the knockout round at the World Cup.

The biggest World Cup in history featuring 48 teams is shrinking fast. Which nations have been condemned to elimination?

The complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, including match dates, kickoff times, group stage fixtures and knockout rounds across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

The beautiful game seems to have captured the imagination of the United States, as it is putting up record-high viewership numbers. With the FIFA World Cup being held partly in the United States, the hope was that the general population would start getting invested in the sport.

We tried to tell you. As the World Cup moves into its knockout stages, fans from several countries have experienced matches in some of the United States’ top stadiums. Among those earning positive reviews throughout the tournament are Dallas Stadium in Arlington and Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood,

Paraguay stunned Germany with a 4-3 victory on penalties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, handing the European giants their first-ever loss via a shootout at the tournament.

El Tri will face Ecuador in one of the most evenly matched games in the round of 32, with the co-hosts looking to take a step towards more World Cup history