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England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his side's first goal next to his teammate Jude Bellingham (10) and Anthony Gordon (18) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Harry Kane sends England into the round of 16 of the World Cup after 2-1 win against Congo

Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup.
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Belgium's Youri Tielemans (8) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in the round of 32 at the World Cup

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Mexican fans wave flags as they watch the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador near the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win

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Pennsylvania Classic co-founder and president, Doug Harris, looks at a banner of U.S. national team soccer player, Christian Pulisic, who was born in nearby Hershey, and honed his skills at the club in Manheim, Pa., on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis Andres Henao)

From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic

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Morocco's Ismael Saibari (11) celebrates kicking the game winning penalty kick goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Bayern Munich signs Morocco star Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for reported $63 million

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France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring their third goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Mbappé scores twice for France, Norway and Mexico advance in World Cup, in photos

 
Supporters of Brazil's national soccer team celebrate, after Brazil scores its first goal against Japan during a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup, in the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Lebanon’s Brazil fans celebrate a World Cup Round of 32 win, in photos

 
Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez celebrates after winning the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Paraguay stuns Germany, Morocco and Brazil also advance in World Cup Round of 32, in photos

 
Players of Canada celebrate after Stephen Eustaquio scored the opening goal during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match between South Africa and Canada in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Canada defeats South Africa 1-0 in first round of 32 match on World Cup Day 18, in photos

 
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's 3rd goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32, in photos

 
Cape Verde players celebrate their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia after the World Cup Group H soccer match in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cape Verde advances and France looks like the team to beat on Day 16 of the World Cup, in photos

 
Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir (23) makes a save as United States' Christian Pulisic looks on during the second half of a World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)

United States and Germany lose group-stage finales on Day 15 of the World Cup, in photos

 
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Celebrations and star appearances on Day 14 of the World Cup, in photos

 
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo makes history on Day 13 of World Cup, and other highlights in photos

 
A Scotland soccer fan holds a Tartan Army sign as part of the Tartan Army march before a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and the Texas Rangers, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Scotland’s Tartan Army brings World Cup party from Boston to Miami, in photos

 
Fans cheer after the World Cup Group J soccer match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Algeria coach will go up against his former team Switzerland in the World Cup knockout round

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Spain's Lamine Yamal attends training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Austria in Carson, Calif., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Lamine Yamal is healthy enough to play full matches for Spain in knockout rounds, De La Fuente says

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United States' Christian Pulisic speaks to the media before a training session ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round

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France's Kylian Mbappe reacts to missing scoring chance during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

One Extraordinary Photo: France’s Kylian Mbappe stands alone

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A security guard try to catch pitch invaders during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Three people run onto field and stop play during the World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal

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El belga Youri Tielemans (8) celebra después de anotar el segundo gol de su equipo durante el partido ante Senegal por los dieciseisavos de final del Mundial, el miércoles 1 de julio de 2026, en Seattle. (AP Foto/Manu Fernandez)

Bélgica convierte penal en tiempo extra y vence 3-2 a Senegal en los 16avos de final del Mundial

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  1. Kane rescata a Inglaterra para vencer 2-1 a Congo y jugarán contra México en octavos del Mundial

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One Extraordinary Photo

Fans celebrate after Paraguay stuns Germany for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

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Panini sticker swapping an ‘iconic part of any World Cup’

Iraqis upset as big loss to Senegal seals World Cup exit

Fans celebrate as Egypt progresses to World Cup knockout rounds

Iranians celebrate World Cup draw but must wait to see if team progresses

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Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) save the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi nearly leads his team to a shocking upset of England at the World Cup

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England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Harry Kane ‘feeling as good as ever’ and quietly playing some of the best soccer in the World Cup

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Brazil's Lucas Paqueta (20) is assisted at the half time during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá has a thigh injury ahead of match against Norway at the World Cup

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2026 World Cup Scoring Leaders

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Harry Kane’s World Cup goals for England

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Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia speaks to Ecuador's Piero Hincapie (3) before sending him from the field during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?

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Haiti players take a drinks break during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Haiti and Scotland in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

League in FIFA’s home nation Switzerland rejects World Cup-style mandatory drinks breaks

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A Senegalese fan reacts as he watches a broadcast of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and France in Dakar, Senegal, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

As the World Cup grows more global, many fans still struggle to get there

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-France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates their first goal with Ousmane Dembele, left, during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

France looks like World Cup juggernaut with fearsome foursome of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Barcola

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Ten-month-old Zain Fawaz plays with a soccer ball at a program introducing toddlers to the sport ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Lenexa, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now

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Ecuador head coach Sebastian Beccacece watches on the sideline during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Mexico in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece steps down after World Cup exit

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Referee Slavko Vincic, of Slovenia, talks to Ecuador's Piero Hincapie (3) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Ecuador’s Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup

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General view during the pregame ceremony before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador

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Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (16) receives medical assistance during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy out with injury for knockout round match against Belgium

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Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia talks during a news conference on the eve of the team's World Cup soccer match against New Zealand, Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Belgium looks to avoid fate of fellow European teams in knockout round match against Senegal

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The screen shows that a goal by Germany's Jonathan Tah (4) was disqualified after a VAR check during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

FIFA explains World Cup ruling that led to controversial disallowed Germany goal

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England head coach Thomas Tuchel laughs to the media during a press conference ahead of the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Why a World Cup of upsets has England coach Thomas Tuchel calm despite pressure to deliver

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Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

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United States' Christian Pulisic speaks with the media before a training session ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina

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United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino attends a news conference ahead of the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference

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Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Netherlands coach Koeman resigns after penalty shootout loss marked team’s quickest World Cup exit

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France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring their side's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0

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Kylian Mbappé’s World Cup goals for France

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Norway goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland (1) celebrates his side's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.(AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Orjan Nyland’s spectacular late save will live in Norwegian lore after World Cup knockout win

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France's Kylian Mbappe, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

France forward Kylian Mbappé scores his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, one back of Lionel Messi

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Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville (24) reacts after missing a penalty as Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (1) walks past during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Penalty shootouts at the World Cup are a drama of ‘inhumane’ pressure

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United States' Chris Richards smiles during a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins

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Soccer fans cheer during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Monterrey turns into a sea of Mexico green, even without El Tri on the field

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2026 World Cup Scoring Leaders

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Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

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