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Cape Verde hold Uruguay for another famous draw
Cape Verde came back to earn a second draw.
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Germany strike late to beat Ivory Coast
Deniz Undav struck twice, sealing victory with a goal in injury time.
Dutch hit five as Gakpo and Brobbey fire World Cup warning
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored twice in the 5-1 Houston rout.
Cunha brace leads Brazil to victory over Haiti
Defeat for Haiti meant they became the first team to be eliminated from the World Cup.
All Whites pay NZ Nascar star a visit before historic race at Naval Base
The All Whites paid the Nascar driver a visit before a historic race in San Diego.
Early goal propels Morocco to victory over Scotland
Ismael Saibari's goal after 70 seconds was the difference between the two nations.
USA beat Australia to advance to knockout stages
Mauricio Pochettino's side put on another commanding display in Seattle.
Goalkeeper blunder helps Mexico seal last-32 spot
Luis Romo struck after halftime to send Mexico through as Group A winners.
The new obsession the All Whites have between World Cup matches
Goalkeeper Max Crocombe revealed the team's new hobby was sparked by Tyler Bindon.
Six-0 Canada! Horror injury overshadows Qatar-smashing
Ismael Kone was stretchered off after a heavy tackle left him injured.
'Recovering and progressing': Messi family share update on father's health
38-year-old Lionel Messi's hat-trick equalled Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record.
Tim Payne confirms move to Paraguayan side
All Whites defender will leave Wellington Phoenix for Club Olimpia after the World Cup.
Swiss bliss! Switzerland crush Bosnia & Herzegovina with first win
Tarik Muharemovic was sent off for fouling Breel Embolo as he broke through.
Late lifeline for South Africa as World Cup dream survives another day
Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned South Africa their first goal in 16 years.
'Not in good health': The reason behind Messi's World Cup tears
The Argentine legend was seen crying after he scored against Algeria in Kansas.
Colombia put away debutants Uzbekistan late
Luis Diaz set up one goal and scored another in Colombia's 3-1 victory.
'Bonkers': All Whites star hops into stands to swap shirts with Welsh influencer
The pair had been friends for years online before the tournament kicked off.
Ghana sink Panama with late goal at World Cup
Caleb Yirenkyi struck in stoppage time to secure Ghana's 1-0 win over Panama.
England start World Cup in style with win over Croatia
Marcus Rashford sealed the 4-2 win in front of a 70,000 crowd in Texas.
Ronaldo frustrated as debutants DR Congo stun Portugal with draw
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, struggled to make an impact in his sixth tournament.
Austria win first World Cup match in 36 years with victory over Jordan
A stoppage-time penalty sealed the game for the European side.
'A really beautiful moment': Hat-trick for Messi as his family looks on
Live updates of the Fifa World Cup clash between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City.
Haaland impresses in World Cup debut as Norway put four by Iraq
Haaland’s double took his international tally to 57 goals in 51 games.
All Whites defender set to cash in on sudden fame with move to South America
Tim Payne looks set to sign with Paraguayan side Club Olimpia after the World Cup.
Mbappe magic saves France against Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown.
'Actually quite a nice goal': All Whites' star on historic double and that celebration
Just scored twice, both with his weaker right foot, in a standout display.
'We belong': Jason Pine on the All Whites' changing expectations
Elijah Just became New Zealand’s top men's World Cup scorer inside an hour.
All Whites v Iran: World media reacts to 2-2 draw at Fifa World Cup
Elijah Just scored twice, helping New Zealand to sit level top of group G.
Top of the table! All Whites draw thriller with Iran
The All Whites led Iran twice before earning their fourth straight draw at a World Cup.
Uruguay and Saudi Arabia play out draw in Miami
Uruguay’s early lead was cancelled out in Miami’s intense afternoon heat.