Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champion Argentina on Sunday, as Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal to secure the country's second World Cup crown.
Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes to overturn a one-goal deficit and defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup final and moving within one victory of retaining the title.
Iran's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage were shattered in dramatic fashion after Austria scored a stoppage-time equalizer against Algeria, denying Iranian national team a place in the Round of 32.
Senegal kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a commanding 5-0 victory over Iraq on Friday, strengthening their bid for a place in the knockout stage despite finishing third in Group I.
Switzerland secured top spot in Group B with a 2-1 victory over Canada, overcoming a late rally from the hosts to advance as group winners and end Canadian hopes of hosting a Round-of-32 match in Vancouver.
Iran earned a valuable point in Group G after holding Belgium to a goalless draw, with both sides creating chances in a closely contested match that leaves qualification to the knockout stage finely balanced.
Canada recorded the first FIFA World Cup win in its history with a commanding 6-0 victory over Qatar on Thursday, moving to the brink of the knockout stage in a match overshadowed by a serious injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné
South Africa earned a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A clash on Thursday, with a late penalty securing a point after an early setback at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Norway made a successful return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years, defeating Iraq 4-1 in their opening Group I match on Monday.
Iran and New Zealand played out a 2-2 draw in their opening Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium on Monday, earning a point each in a tightly contested encounter.
