Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32 on Thursday evening in Vancouver, ending one of world football's longest curses as the Nati claimed their first knockout victory in decades.
Goncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to break their transfer record for a second time this week after agreeing a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.
Belgium completed one of the greatest comeback wins in World Cup history as they hit back from 2-0 down against a stunned Senegal to complete a last-gasp 3-2 victory in extra time.
England completed a dramatic late turnaround to come from behind and beat DR Congo 2-1 through a Harry Kane brace in a thrilling World Cup last-32 clash.
Kylian Mbappe’s historic double inspired France to a swaggering 3-0 win over Sweden that emphatically underlined their status as tournament favourites and set up a last-16 clash with surprise package Paraguay.
Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to “appalling” racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante believes Ghana's counter-attacking ability is a major weapon that opponents are wary of, even when the team adopts a defensive approach.
Paraguay President Santiago Pena declared a national holiday for Tuesday to celebrate the country's shock victory over Germany that sent them into the World Cup round of 16.
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the World Cup last 16 after their knockout tie ended 1-1 following extra time.
Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw to progress to the last 16 and dump Die Mannschaft out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan and set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.
Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte says he suffered "the most serious injury a footballer can face" while playing at the World Cup for Uruguay.
Democratic Republic of Congo superfan Michel Kuka Mboladinga will miss their key World Cup clash against Uzbekistan on Saturday because he was not granted a United States visa.
Britain's Emma Raducanu will not play at Wimbledon after withdrawing on the eve of her home Grand Slam because of a stress fracture in her lower right leg.
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time strike by Stephen Eustaquio from distance to reach the FIFA World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history.
Several Ghanaian supporters who travelled thousands of miles to cheer on the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup were left devastated after they were unable to gain entry to Saturday's Group L match against Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia because of ticket issues.
