World Cup last 16 set as Africa’s hopes narrow
Article focuses on Turkish Süper Lig clubs unveiling custom number fonts for 2026-27, ending the league’s unified Arial set.
Leeds eye World Cup standouts Nico Elvedi and Japan keeper Zion Suzuki in a defensive rebuild after Pascal Struijk’s exit, aiming to strengthen after a 14th-place Premier League finish.
Jhon Arias heads Colombia past Ghana 1-0 after Luis Suarez’s cross in humid Kansas City. Luis Diaz has a goal ruled offside. Colombia face Switzerland in the World Cup last 16.
Marcel Desailly says Ousmane Dembele ‘can do more’ despite four goals, praising his winger role and chemistry as France prepare to face Paraguay in the World Cup last 16.
Sofyan Amrabat reflects on his Manchester United exit as he targets World Cup progress with Morocco, who face Canada in the last 16 after eliminating the Netherlands on penalties.
Round of 16 set: Argentina-Egypt, Portugal-Spain, Canada-Morocco, France-Paraguay, Switzerland-Colombia, England-Mexico, Brazil-Norway, USA-Belgium, with dates, venues and kickoff times listed.
Puma Ultraweave shirts, built from 72g four-way stretch fabric, keep tearing at the World Cup, with incidents for Czech Republic, Paraguay, Egypt and Morocco as knockouts intensify.
Brazil, led by Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha, face Norway and five-goal Erling Haaland at MetLife Stadium. Brazil are tipped to win in regulation, with over 2.5 goals a popular play.
Ghana lose 1-0 to Colombia, leaving only Morocco vs Canada and Egypt vs Argentina to carry Africa into the World Cup quarter-finals after a record nine African sides reached the knockouts.
Egypt beat Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup last 32. Coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag and dedicated the win to Egyptian and Palestinian people.
Power rankings sort the last 16 at World Cup 2026, rating contenders and outsiders ahead of the knockout phase.
FIFA consider moving Mexico vs England kickoff for storms before a U-turn keeps the evening slot. Weather and altitude risks remain for the World Cup last-16 tie in Mexico City.
Bookmakers’ clean sheet odds for World Cup 2026 last 16 highlight the best defences to target for fantasy picks.
Lisandro Martinez assists Lionel Messi and scores in extra time as Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2, capping a comeback from a cruciate injury and fitness doubts.
