Australia vs Egypt—World Cup: Live score and match stats
The winners of the game will play Argentina or Cabo Verde in the Round of 16 in Atlanta on 7 July.
The winners of the game will play Argentina or Cabo Verde in the Round of 16 in Atlanta on 7 July.
Some players in football history are defined not by trophies, goals or statistics alone. They represent an era, a carrier of an art form. Croatia's Luka Modric is exactly that. In modern football dominated by pace, power and numbers, Modric has repeatedly proven that football is also a game of intellect, vision and beauty.
For decades, football has followed a simple formula: score a goal, provide an assist, and you're the frontrunner for the Player of the Match award. The names on the scoresheet have almost always dominated the spotlight.
Luka Modrić's legendary World Cup journey came to a close during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Croatia exiting the tournament following a hard-fought Round of 32 defeat against Portugal in Toronto, Canada.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout round goal! And it boosted Portugal to the round of 16. The 41-year-old soccer icon netted the goal in the second half of Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia on Thursday, July 2 at BMO Field in Toronto to advance to the round of 16.
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the last 32 match of the World Cup that started at the first hour of Bangladesh time on Friday at the Sophie Stadium in Los Angeles. This is their first knockout victory since winning the 2010 World Cup. However, countless legends have emerged throughout the history of Spanish football. Some have triumphed in the World Cup, others have dominated Europe, and some have transcended mere trophies, elevating football to an art form. Certain players have served as formidable defenders, while others have orchestrated the game in midfield, and some have netted goals, securing a lasting place in the hearts of millions of supporters.
Mikel Oyarzabal's double strike gave Spain a 3-0 victory against Austria. Before, Oyarzabal's second score, right-back Pedro Porro scored a brilliant second-half strike against Austria at the Sophie Stadium in Los Angeles to give the team a 2-0 lead. Luis de la Fuente's team took the lead in the first half of the World Cup quarter-final on Friday, and Porro doubled the lead after the break to further consolidate control of the match.
Senegal's departure from the World Cup unfolded as a heartbreaking saga. In the Round of 32 match held in Seattle, the 'Tricolor Lions' were ahead 2-0 against Belgium, thanks to goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr; victory seemed imminent with only five minutes remaining in regulation time. However, fate had a different plan. Goals from Romelu Lukaku in the 86th minute and Youri Tielemans in the 89th minute pushed the match into extra time. Ultimately, in the dying moments of extra time, Tielemans scored in the 125th minute from a penalty awarded by VAR, leading Senegal to exit the World Cup in tears, losing 3-2. This late goal, the latest winning goal in World Cup history, shattered their dreams. Even Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia acknowledged post-match that Senegal merited the win.
In the knockout stages of the World Cup, statistics can provide confidence, but never guarantees. History has shown time and again that the team looking superior on paper does not always emerge victorious. A single misplaced pass, a corner kick, a sudden counter-attack, or a moment of individual brilliance from a player can completely rewrite the narrative of the entire tournament. On this very stage of uncertainty, four European powerhouses—Spain, Austria, Portugal, and Croatia—will battle for a ticket to the quarter-finals on Thursday (July 2).
Seattle witnessed the most dramatic match of the 2026 World Cup so far, as Belgium came from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time, booking their place in the last 16.
Trailing for almost the entire match, England finally found reasons to smile as captain Harry Kane's brace secured a 2-1 victory over DR Congo, booking the Three Lions' place in the World Cup last 16. They will face Mexico on July 6.
The knockout stage of the World Cup is the most ruthless yet thrilling chapter of football. One moment of error can end four years of dreams, while one perfect pass or brilliant goal can write history. Tonight brings three different stories. One features a former world champion fighting to protect their status, another has the hosts facing extra pressure of expectations, and the third pits two equally strong teams against each other in a test of tactics and courage.