Ten-man England survived a furious second-half onslaught from co-hosts Mexico to secure a breathtaking 3-2 victory at the iconic Mexico City Stadium, booking their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
Long before the world knew the name Neymar, there was just a skinny kid with quick feet and quicker hands, growing up in Mogi das Cruzes on the outskirts of São Paulo. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., had been a modest footballer himself, and when his own career faded, he poured everything he had left into his son. Money was tight. The family lived for a time in a small house attached to a gas station where his father worked as a mechanic. There were nights of little food and no comfort — but there was always a ball.
Mexico vs England —World Cup: Live score and match stats
Norway pulled off a monumental triumph at the New York New Jersey Stadium, defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to book a historic spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Spearheaded by a masterclass from Erling Haaland, the Scandinavians preserved their extraordinary status as the only national team in football history to have faced Brazil multiple times without ever tasting defeat.
Brazil vs Norway —World Cup: Live score and match stats
Professor Abul Kashem Fazlul Haq has passed away. Views Bangladesh has lost a revered guardian. He served as an endless source of inspiration since the inception of Views Bangladesh. He regularly contributed columns to Views Bangladesh and we also published an exclusive interview with him, in which he candidly discussed the state, society, and culture. He was the chief guest at the first anniversary celebration of Views Bangladesh. The family of Views Bangladesh is profoundly saddened by his demise.
Renowned essayist and political thinker Abul Kashem Fazlul Haq has passed away.
A grueling, high-stakes battle in the punishing 38°C heat of Philadelphia ended with France securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay to advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On a night where the weather tested the physical limits of every player on the pitch, it was a single moment of composure from Kylian Mbappé that ultimately cracked open a resilient South American defense.
France vs Paraguay —World Cup: Live score and match stats
Morocco replicated their deep tournament pedigree to march into the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup with a clinical second-half dismantled of co-hosts Canada at the Houston Stadium. Following a feisty and goalless opening 45 minutes defined by tactical tension and a flurry of bookings, the 2022 semi-finalists turned on the style after the interval to register an impressive victory.
Once the group stage ends, the story of the World Cup changes. There is no room for error, only the fight for survival. A pass, a tackle, a mistake or a moment of magic can write history. Dreams built over four years hang in the balance of 90 minutes. Today, four teams step onto the Round of 16 stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — hosts Canada, African surprise package Morocco, European powerhouses France and South American fighters Paraguay. Two matches, four different philosophies, but one goal: a place in the quarter-finals.
With the Round of 32 now finished, the complete picture of the World Cup's Round of 16 has taken shape. Colombia's win over Ghana in the final match of the round sealed the last spot, while Argentina and Egypt also confirmed their places in the last 16 on the same day.