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A definitive ranking of the final 16 World Cup contenders
BBC Sport evaluates the final 16 teams in the World Cup based on tournament performance to see who is the clear favorite and who is merely lucky to still be in the running.
Chris Sutton Forecasts World Cup Round of 16 Results
Football expert Chris Sutton offers his predictions for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, analyzing key matchups and evaluating the performance of teams and fans so far.
Why Most of the World’s Most Populous Nations Struggle to Reach the World Cup
Despite having massive populations, countries like India, Bangladesh, and China frequently fail to qualify for the World Cup due to a combination of infrastructure gaps, historical disadvantages, and conflicting sporting priorities.
2026 World Cup: CAF Celebrates Egypt and Morocco Reaching Round of 16
The Confederation of African Football has lauded Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Canada and Argentina.
Watching the England T20 World Cup final via the BBC
A guide to following England's T20 World Cup final against Australia, including details on BBC radio commentary, live digital coverage, and social media updates.
2026 World Cup: Top Scorers Identified as Knockout Phase Commences
Lionel Messi holds the lead in the 2026 World Cup scoring race as the tournament heads into the Round of 16, with Kylian Mbappé trailing by one goal.
England squad greeted by jeers upon reaching Mexico City base
England's football team faced a hostile reception from local fans upon arriving at their hotel in Mexico City ahead of their World Cup knockout match against the tournament co-hosts.
Carlos Queiroz uncertain about Ghana coaching role after World Cup exit
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz is delaying a decision on his future after the Black Stars were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by Colombia.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic praises 18-year-old Lucas Herrington after World Cup penalty exit
Zlatan Ibrahimovic offered words of encouragement to Australian teenager Lucas Herrington following his penalty miss during the 2026 World Cup match against Egypt.
Cape Verde celebrates as a moral victory despite heartbreaking World Cup loss to Argentina
Cape Verde fans celebrated their national team's narrow 3-2 defeat against Argentina, viewing the heroic performance against the world champions as a significant victory.