Mexico vs England: FIFA World Cup last 16 – Kane, prediction and altitude
One of the most anticipated knockout matches takes place when Mexico plays England at the Azteca in the round of 16.
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FIFA World Cup round of 16: Bracket, schedule, predictions and latest news
Second round of knockout matches features Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England. We have predictions and the latest news.
Ticket prices plunge for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 match
The price for the final 2026 World Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 but dipped as low as $1,549 on Tuesday.
Mbappe draws level with Messi as France beat Paraguay to set up Morocco tie
Kylian Mbappe moves level with Lionel Messi on seven goals at World Cup 2026 as France beat Paraguay 1-0 in last 16.
Female US rower completes historic solo journey from California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler set out to become first US woman, youngest woman and fastest woman to solo over 2,400-mile journey
A Grand Canyon river-rafting guide who aimed to become the first US woman to row solo across the mid-Pacific has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii.
Hundreds of people gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor on Friday night on her 21ft rowboat, Lily, after nearly a month-and-a-half at sea, local media reported.
Guardian staff contributed
Continue reading...Ounahi fires Morocco into World Cup quarterfinals with 3-0 win over Canada
Azzedine Ounahi scored two of three second-half goals as Morocco ended cohosts run to reach last eight.
Paraguay 0-1 France: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16 – as it happened
All the updates from our live coverage and text commentary stream as Mbappe's France beat Paraguay 1-0 in last 16.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Best Round of 16 knockout matches to watch
As the tournament enters the second knockout phase, there are several blockbuster matchups led by Spain-Portugal.
Canada vs Morocco LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16
Live coverage and text updates as cohosts Canada play Morocco in the round of 16 knockout stage.
England vs Mexico at Azteca: Kickoff, altitude and weather explained
The pitch at the Azteca is 2,240 metres above sea level. At that altitude, air is thinner and makes breathing difficult.
Cape Verde fans overjoyed with team’s World Cup run despite Argentina loss
Tiny island nation's colossal performance against reigning world champions leaves supporters feeling incredibly proud.
Key takeaways from Round of 32 stage at World Cup 2026
A thrilling Golden Boot race hots up, France in scintillating form, and Messi and Argentina squeak past Cape Verde.
France vs Paraguay: World Cup Round of 16 – Mbappe, prediction, kickoff
France have been the best team so far at the World Cup, although Paraguay are confident after upsetting Germany.
Pull an all-nighter? How parents, schools, fans and police plan to cope with England’s 1am kick-off
Popular national pastimes of drinking and football will make post-Mexico Monday a day of sore heads and sleepy children
England are through to the round of 16 in the World Cup and, as is customary in the run-up to a major international footballing fixture, the country may be losing its mind.
Because piled on top of the 60 years of hurt for the men’s team, England fans have another obstacle to overcome with the forthcoming fixture: a gruelling kick-off time of 1am BST.
Continue reading...Egypt say Dallas police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
A security officer pushed the fan, as well as Trezeguet and Hassan, at the team hotel in Dallas before Egypt's match.
Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco prompted an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.
Taylor Swift fans brave the New York heat to be (at least somewhat) near wedding to Travis Kelce
People gather outside Madison Square Garden despite security keeping them from seeing anything noteworthy
Taylor Swift’s fans gathered in the heat outside New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday for her wedding – or at least the celebration of it – to Travis Kelce, and the sense of being close to the superstar singer-songwriter and her NFL champion groom on their big day.
Whether or not Swift and Kelce have already tied the knot, which has been at the center of contradictory reports, fans said they were thrilled at the union – and the location.
Continue reading...Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's goal gives Argentina lead against Cape Verde in last-32 knockout stage.
‘Bigger than football’: Norway fans’ Viking row makes waves at World Cup
From Times Square to the Norwegian parliament and even in fighter jet cockpits, the choreographed row is everywhere
The fans have done it, in their thousands, in the stadiums. The players have done it on the pitch. Pretty much anyone who was there did it in New York’s Times Square. Norwegian MPs did it in parliament.
Prince Sverre Magnus, third in line to the Norwegian throne, rowed in an Oslo subway carriage. Care home residents in their 90s rowed in rural Norway and Norwegian Royal Air Force pilots rowed in their F-35 fighter jets.
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