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Are Iran the Unluckiest Side in World Cup History?
Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.
DetailsEngland's Last-32 Tie on BBC – Full Schedule Revealed
England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.
DetailsAlgeria and Austria Both Qualify for Last 32 After Dramatic Injury-Time Goals
Algeria and Austria each scored injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw, a result which sees both sides qualify from Group J and into the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup.
DetailsNew deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline
BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.
DetailsUSA-Mexico-Canada World Cup Knockout Stage Begins: South Africa vs Canada in Opener
The knockout stage of the USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup kicks off on June 29 Beijing time, with South Africa taking on Canada in the first match.
DetailsAll 32 Teams for the 2026 World Cup Confirmed, Iran Eliminated at the Last Moment
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup concluded, with all 32 teams confirmed. Iran was eliminated at the last moment, becoming one of the most unfortunate teams.
DetailsDR Congo Beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to Reach World Cup Knockouts for First Time; South Korea Eliminated
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the final group match of Group K at the 2026 World Cup, securing their first-ever knockout stage appearance. Uzbekistan finished bottom, and South Korea missed out on the round of 16 as a result.
Details'Get rid of VAR!' Rooney unhappy Sanchez goal ruled out
BBC Sport World Cup pundit Wayne Rooney cannot believe Davinson Sanchez's goal for Colombia against Portugal was ruled out because the defender was offside by a toe.
DetailsDR Congo Come from Behind to Book Last-32 Tie with England
DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they come from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-stage game.
DetailsSalah an Injury Doubt for Egypt's Last-32 Tie
Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.
DetailsWorld Cup Group K: DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan, South Korea Eliminated
DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in the final group match, securing second place in Group K and a spot in the Round of 16. Uzbekistan finished bottom with zero points, and South Korea's hopes were dashed as they missed out on the knockout stage.
DetailsWhy England's Back Four Has No Stability
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney believe Thomas Tuchel should have included more full-back cover in the squad, following the withdrawal of Tino Livramento and injury concerns.
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