Tag: knockout stage

World Cup 2026: Japan’s knockout struggles continue after Brazil defeat

Three straight tournaments end in early elimination as quarter-final wait goes on Japan’s wait for a first-ever World Cup quarter-final...

World Cup 2026: FIFA keeps existing penalty shootout rules after rethinking proposed change

FIFA has decided against introducing a major change to penalty shootout procedures during the 2026 World Cup after discussions over...

AFCON 2025: Knockout phase set for gripping start after breathless group stage

The Africa Cup of Nations takes a brief two-day pause before the competition resumes on Saturday with a last-16 programme...

Senegal meet Uganda in crucial U17 World Cup knockout clash

Senegal face Uganda on Thursday for a place in the U17 World Cup round of 16, with the Young Lions...

Burkina Faso U17 set for high-stakes clash against defending champions Germany at FIFA U17 World Cup

Germany’s under-17 team will face Burkina Faso on Saturday, November 15, at Pitch 2 in Doha’s Aspire Zone, with kick-off...

Morocco U17 face USA in round of 32 clash at U17 World Cup

Morocco’s under-17 national team will take on the United States in the round of 32 of the U17 World Cup...

U17 World Cup: James Bogere leads Uganda against Senegal

Uganda faces Senegal in the Round of 32 of the U17 World Cup on Saturday, November 15, at 12:30 GMT,...

Argentina face Nigeria as Morocco meet South Korea in U20 World Cup round of 16

The 2025 U20 World Cup enters a decisive phase as the 16 remaining teams prepare for high-stakes battles in the...

Mohamed Ouahbi demands full focus as Morocco target perfect group stage finish

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has urged his players to maintain their intensity and ambition ahead of their final U20 World...

U20 AFCON quarter-final line-up confirmed as knockout stage begins Monday

The eight teams advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed following the...