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African teams fall victim to late knockout collapses

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African teams fall victim to late knockout collapses

A TV screen shows a FIFA World Cup 2026 match on CazeTV, a Brazilian YouTube channel, in Sao Paulo, Brazil July 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters

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A Round of 16 to remember

Morocco players celebrate after their second goal against Canada in Houston on 4 July 2026. Photo: Collected.

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Morocco turn history into habit

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Spain, Portugal renew rivalry in World Cup last 16

Luka Modrić and Croatia are aiming to secure third place in Group L and book their place in the World Cup round of 32.

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The end of Modric's rich career?

England's Harry Kane scored twice in their 4-2 World Cup opening game victory. Photo: Paul Ellis/AFP

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Harry Kane? Hurrikane!

Josimar José Évora Dias ( Vozinha ) and Lionel Messi. TBS collage.

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Magic vs the Wall: Messi and Vozinha set for knockout showdown

File photo of former Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric celebrating after a goal. Photo: Collected

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Last dance for Ronaldo and Modric

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with coach Didier Deschamps and teammates. Photo:REUTERS

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The French are roasting their opponents for fun

Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates scoring a penalty during the penalty shootout to win the match. Photo: Reuters

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Saibari's moment, Morocco's miracle

Heroic goalkeeper Orlando Gill frustrates Germany with a string of vital saves in Paraguay's World Cup triumph. Photo: Facebook

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Gill’s gloves silence Germany

Cape Verde players and staff celebrate after the match as Cape Verde qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS

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How underdogs changed the World Cup

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Africa's finest World Cup yet