World Cup LIVE: England v Panama, Croatia v Ghana
The 2026 World Cup group stage has concluded, with teams like Austria, England, and Portugal advancing to the Round of 32. The tournament continues with the knockout phase beginning in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Football World Championship World Cup LIVE: Austria knock Iran out with stoppage time equaliser as group stage ends World Cup LIVE: Austria knock Iran out with stoppage time equaliser as group stage ends Flashscore Updated Sasa Kalajdzic's 96th-minute goal sent Austria through to the Round of 32 at Iran's expense Reuters / Phil Noble It is the final day of the World Cup group stages before the serious business starts tomorrow evening, but there is still plenty to be decided on a fascinating day 17.
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