Yéremy Pino likely out with broken collarbone; Nico Williams faces fitness race due to groin injury after Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay, deepening coach Luis de la Fuente's selection crisis ahead of knockout rounds.

Reece James ruled out of Panama clash with hamstring injury, leaving England with only one specialist full-back. Tuchel faces tactical reshuffle as defensive crisis threatens knockout stage plans. Declan Rice also a doubt with suspension risk.

England secured knockout stage place before Panama match thanks to Uruguay's loss. Injury crisis looms with Reece James ruled out and Declan Rice doubtful. Tuchel to rotate squad in dead rubber.

Cape Verde's players' live reaction to reaching the World Cup knockouts goes viral. The tiny island nation, smallest ever to advance, stunned Spain and Uruguay with defensive grit and a historic goal.

Canada's 6-0 victory over Qatar was marred by a serious lower leg injury to midfielder Ismael Kone, who was stretchered off after a reckless challenge. Qatar's Assim Madibo received a red card. Kone's absence could reshape Canada's midfield.

Spain fear Yeremy Pino's World Cup is over after a suspected broken collarbone, and Nico Williams may also be out with a groin injury, depleting Spain's attack ahead of the last-32.

Croatia face a must-win against Ghana on June 27 to advance from Group L at the 2026 World Cup. England are poised to top the group after beating Croatia and drawing Ghana, while Panama are eliminated. A victory lifts Croatia to six points, guaranteeing second place regardless of England's result against Panama.

Portugal can advance with a draw or win against Colombia; DR Congo must beat Portugal and hope for favorable results to stay alive in their first World Cup since 1974.

Mohamed Salah limped off with a left knee injury in Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran, leaving his participation in the knockout stage uncertain. Coach Hossam Hassan says Salah told him he'll be OK, but no official prognosis has been given. Egypt faces Australia next Friday.

Austria and Algeria, both on three points, clash in Group J final. Austria needs only a draw to advance as runner-up; Algeria must win to be certain. A draw could send both through, but the shadow of the 1982 'Disgrace of Gijón' and strategic bracket implications add tension.

Scotland's World Cup 2026 hopes hang by a thread after 3-0 Brazil loss. They need specific results in Groups A, D, and H to advance as one of eight best third-placed teams.

Lionel Messi will begin Argentina's final Group J match against Jordan on the bench, a pragmatic decision by manager Lionel Scaloni to preserve the 39-year-old for the knockout rounds. Messi, the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, may feature in the second half.

England qualify despite defensive injury; Scotland's knockout fate hangs in balance; Cape Verde make history by eliminating Uruguay; Egypt also reach last 32 for first time.

Belgium delivered a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand to win Group G on goal difference. Kevin De Bruyne and Leandro Trossard starred as the Red Devils advanced to the round of 32, while New Zealand exit with one point.

Spain advanced as Group H winners with a 1-0 win over Uruguay, while debutants Cape Verde made history by reaching the last-32, highlighting the expanded format's drama.

Spain winger Yeremy Pino likely out of World Cup with broken collarbone suffered vs Uruguay. Brazil's Raphinha also ruled out. Spain face knockout stage without key attacker.

Cape Verde (pop. 525,000) becomes the smallest country to reach a World Cup knockout phase. The Blue Sharks finished second in Group H by holding Spain to 0-0, drawing Uruguay 2-2, and securing a point against Saudi Arabia. They now face reigning champions Argentina in the last 16, a story of defensive grit and long-term planning.

Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to advance past the World Cup group stage, secured a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia to reach the last 32, sparking emotional celebrations and rewriting tournament history.

England secured a Round of 32 spot with a game to spare, but injuries to Declan Rice and Reece James cast doubt on their knockout prospects. Tuchel faces tactical dilemmas ahead of the Panama match.

Belgium and New Zealand face a must-win Group G match at BC Place. Belgium makes five changes, New Zealand two. A draw could eliminate Belgium; New Zealand needs a win and help to advance.

Thomas Tuchel insists no one could foresee Reece James's hamstring injury, but his squad selection left England reliant on an injury-prone player. With James out, Ezri Konsa will play right-back against Panama, exposing a needless gamble.

Uruguay's World Cup campaign ends with 1-0 defeat to Spain, exiting in group stage. Internal dysfunction and coach-player disconnect cited. Cape Verde advances as group winner, marking historic upset.

England have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages without playing, thanks to Uruguay's defeat to Spain. Thomas Tuchel's side now faces Panama with group top spot at stake.

Cape Verde secured a last-32 spot with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia in their first World Cup. Vozinha was heroic in goal, and a late Spain win over Uruguay confirmed their progression. They will face Argentina in Miami.