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Qualification, momentum and potentially top spot are at stake when Japan and Sweden meet in a pivotal Group F showdown.

Japan eye knockout berth as Sweden seek must-win result

Japan hold the advantage heading into a decisive Group F showdown, but Sweden know only a win will guarantee their place in the last 32.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's veteran forward, remains the focal point of his nation's World Cup campaign. Photo: ESPN

CR7 turns pressure into history once more

After a record 15-save masterclass against Ecuador, Curaçao once again turn to goalkeeper Eloy Room as they seek another World Cup upset.

Cote d'Ivoire eye knockout spot as Curacao chase World Cup dream

Bumper World Cup tipped to smash betting records

Bumper World Cup tipped to smash betting records

In Teknaf, hundreds of Brazil supporters brought the Marine Drive area alive with a motorcycle rally, carrying green and yellow flags, wearing jerseys and chanting “Brazil, Brazil” through the streets. Photo: Collected

Rural Bangladesh catches the World Cup bug as cities pipe down

Neymar ready for Brazil's crucial Scotland showdown

Brazil favourites to seal knockout berth as Scotland chase historic qualification

Canada eye Group B top spot against Switzerland

Switzerland, Canada battle for top spot in Group B

FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 10, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA World Cup trophy during the press conference. Photo: Reuters/Henry Romero

Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Most red cards in Fifa World Cup history

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

2026 Fifa World Cup: Highest-paid managers

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Jordan v Algeria - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - 22 June 2026 Algeria players celebrate after the match Photo: Courtesy

Algeria come from behind for 2-1 World Cup win over Jordan

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Argentina against Austria during a Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his brace secured a 2-0 victory and a place in the knockout stage. Photo: Reuters

Messi brace downs Austria, sends Argentina to knockout stage