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Colombia Beat Ghana and Switzerland Prepare for a Tight Match

Switzerland ended a long knockout wait and now face Colombia, who beat Ghana 1-0 without allowing a shot on target. The next match should be tight, careful and decided by small details. Colombia defended well against Ghana The Ghana win did not become a blowout, but Colombia’s control without the ball was serious. No Ghana […]

Jul 4, 2026
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Paqueta Injury Leaves Brazil With Midfield Questions

Brazil’s last-16 meeting with Norway is already about Haaland, but Lucas Paqueta’s injury concern turns the tie into a deeper question about how Ancelotti rebuilds midfield control without losing the attacking edge that Brazil need. Brazil cannot just plan for Haaland Haaland will dominate the match poster, but Brazil’s bigger danger may be the space […]

Jul 4, 2026
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FIFA Keeps Mexico-England at Azteca Despite Altitude

FIFA’s decision to keep Mexico against England at the Azteca in its original slot leaves Thomas Tuchel with the problem he already named: a knockout match at altitude, in heat and in a stadium that turns the co-host’s advantage into more than atmosphere. The kickoff decision matters The debate around weather and flooding did not […]

Jul 4, 2026
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Argentina Beat Cape Verde and Set Up Egypt Match

Argentina’s 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde kept Lionel Messi’s World Cup alive. It also gave Egypt a useful warning: the champions can still look vulnerable when the match turns into a speed and nerve contest. A survival win with exposed edges Argentina advanced, and in knockout football that is the first truth. The second […]

Jul 4, 2026
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Salah Gets Messi Match After Egypt Shootout Win

Egypt’s penalty win over Australia gave Mohamed Salah the World Cup moment he wanted most: a knockout tie against Lionel Messi and Argentina after Egypt made national history from the spot. Egypt’s win carried not just relief A shootout victory can feel random from the outside, but Egypt’s win over Australia was built on nerve […]

Jul 4, 2026
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Arias Goal Sends Colombia On and Ghana Out

Jhon Arias’ early goal gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Ghana in Kansas City, and the narrow scoreline hides how firmly the match pointed toward a last-16 meeting with Switzerland. An early goal changed the match Arias scored after fourteen minutes, which gave Colombia the one thing a knockout favorite always wants: an early lead. […]

Jul 4, 2026