Decisive attacking displays from Kerim Alajbegovic and Nicolas Pepe saw them climb up the FIFA Power Rankings along with Bilal El Khannouss ...
Ronald Koeman's side grabbed two early goals to help secure top spot in Group F, while the Eagles of Carthage depart the World Cup without a point.
Türkiye came out on top in a dramatic five-goal encounter with USA thanks to a 98th-minute winner from Kaan Ayhan.
The Brazil legend discusses his deep affiliation with Japan, looks back on the sides' last World Cup clash, and expresses his admiration for Hajime Moriyasu and Carlo Ancelotti.
Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga traded quick-fire goals as Japan and Sweden advanced to the Round of 32 behind Group F winners the Netherlands.
With Didier Deschamps absent due to a family bereavement, Guy Stephan, his assistant, will take on the touchline duties for France’s match against Norway on Friday.
Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany through Gonzalo Plata's late strike to put themselves into the knockouts.
La Albirroja and the Socceroos played out an energetic affair in California with no winner. The draw sends Australia through to the knockout phase.
USA have learned their Round of 32 opponents at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with Bosnia and Herzegovina set to face the co-hosts at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Wednesday 1 July.
Türkiye's exit was already confirmed, but they were able to show their true face in a 3-2 comeback victory against co-hosts USA.
On a record-setting day, Ecuador stun Germany to progress while Côte d'Ivoire reach the knockouts for the first time as Netherlands, Japan and Sweden also advance.
Yan Diomande dazzled and Nicolas Pepe scored a brace as Côte d'Ivoire breezed past Curaçao and into their first World Cup knockout appearance.