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Sebastien Desabre was shocked when news of his father’s death was broadcast to the world.

World Cup ends for hero coach with tragic family news

The manager was in clear shock when the death was made public during his post-match press conference.

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Belgium were awarded a penalty in the final minutes of extra-time.

World Cup drama as chaotic match decided by 125th minute penalty

A controversial VAR intervention has broken the hearts of one nation.

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Youri Tielemans celebrates after scoring the winner.

Late VAR drama helps Belgium past Senegal into last 16

Belgium have come from 2-0 down with just four minutes of regulation time left to level and then scored a late penalty in extra time to sink Senegal.

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A Kylian Mbappe brace has steered a rampant France past Sweden and into the World Cup last 32. (AP PHOTO)

Mbappe sends Messi a message with brace in Sweden win

France's Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has scored twice in a scintillating 3-0 rout of Sweden in their round-of-32 clash.

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Ronald Koeman will be looking for a new job shortly after resigning as Netherlands coach. (AP PHOTO)

Coach quits in wake of shock World Cup elimination

Ronald Koeman's second stint in charge of the Netherlands has come to an end, resigning after watching his side lose their last-32 clash against Morocco.

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Mohamed Salah looms large for the Socceroos.

The big money star standing between Socceroos and history

There are a lot of things we know about Egypt, but the strength of their soccer team is not one of them.

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Morocco are through to the last 16 after defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Saibari, Bounou send Dutch packing from World Cup

The Netherlands have joined Germany on the way out of the World Cup after Morocco won a hit-and-miss penalty shootout in the round of 32 in Guadalupe.

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Jonathan Tah’s missed a crucial penalty in the shootout.

World Cup heavyweights crash out after dramatic shootout

The four-time champions nearly pulled off a miraculous escape before a horror miss sealed their fate.

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Sam Kerr is returning to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in the United States.

Sam Kerr locks in long-term deal with new club

Matildas captain Sam Kerr is ready to begin life after Chelsea, having signed a contract with a new club that will run well beyond next year's World Cup.

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Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring Brazil's late winner that sealed a 2-1 win over Japan. (AP PHOTO)

Brazil late show sends gallant Samurai Blue packing

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli has scored in the sixth minute of added time to dash Japan's World Cup dreams and give Brazil a 2-1 round-of-32 victory.

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Harry Kane has become England's all-time leading goal scorer at the World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

Huge praise for Kane as he sets record at World Cup

Harry Kane has helped England beat Panama at the World Cup and in doing so, put himself alone at the top of a prestigious leaderboard.

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Jackson Irvine and the Socceroos celebrate the crucial draw with Paraguay. (AP PHOTO)

Steeled Socceroos' belief rising ahead of Egypt clash

The Socceroos believe their extended build-up to the World Cup and competitive tension will hold them in good stead now they are in the knockouts.

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Mohamed Salah will take on the Socceroos.

Mo problems for Socceroos after epic group chaos

Australia’s Round of 32 opponent has been locked in with the Socceroos to face a date with one of the world’s great strikers, Egyptian legend Mo Salah, in Dallas after 30 minutes of madness on Saturday.

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Australia's scoreless draw with Paraguay was enough for the Socceroos to progress out of the group. (AP PHOTO)

Scoreless wonder: How Socceroos reached knockout stage

The Socceroos have sealed progression to the World Cup round of 32 by playing out a 0-0 draw with Paraguay that delivers second place in Group D.

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Tony Popovic, Head Coach of Australia, Cristian Volpato #20, and Jackson Irvine #22 celebrate after a 0-0 draw.

Who Australia could face in the round of 32

Australia have qualified for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Here’s what it means.

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Ecuador's Gonzalo Plata scored the winner against Germany that advanced them at the World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

Ecuador stun Germany to progress in World Cup

Ecuador have powered into the World Cup last 32 with a deserved 2-1 win over four-times competition champions Germany.

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The big question is whether Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda will start against Paraguay.

Socceroos ready to face Paraguay in fight to make knock-outs

The Socceroos have their World Cup fate in their hands with all eyes on whether coach Tony Popovic unleashes Nestory Irankunda from the start against Paraguay.

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