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Second round of knockout matches features Brazil vs Norway, Mexico vs England. We have predictions and the latest news.
Azzedine Ounahi scored two of three second-half goals as Morocco ended cohosts run to reach last eight.
A thrilling Golden Boot race hots up, France in scintillating form, and Messi and Argentina squeak past Cape Verde.
Crowds in hundreds of Portugal football fans cheered the star team’s World Cup win.
Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
Ottawa says future pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump’s trade war.
Portugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash.
Trade ambassador says US will not approve trilateral agreement with Canada and Mexico ‘in its current form’.
Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.
