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groups and having close encounters in the knockouts. However, Brazil lost their star forward Neymar Jr to injury in the quarterfinal and captain Thiago Silva to yellow card accumulation. In the semifinal, Germany opened
stands before the match REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-11-19T024715Z_2134259621_UP1ELBJ07QPBU_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-JAM-CUW-1773213406.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Curacao supporters at the final World Cup qualifier in Jamaica on November 18, 2025 [Gilbert Bellamy/Reuters] In the third and final qualification round, they were
stands at 16.9 percent. Looking beyond this match, Austria are considered Argentina’s main challengers in Group J. They have an 18 percent chance of finishing top of the group, compared with just 2.9 percent
stands after Cape Verde defeated Eswatini in a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Estádio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to clinch their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. (AP Photo/Cristiano
Netherlands vs Sweden (Group F) - **June 22**: Norway vs Senegal (Group I) - **June 22:** Argentina vs Austria (Group J) - **June 24**: South Africa vs South Korea (Group A) - **June 25**: Japan vs Sweden (Group
Group D match against Saudi Arabia in Miami. However, reports in Uruguay said the charter flight was not cleared to enter the US, forcing the team to make alternative arrangements. The Uruguayan Football Association
World Cup, Japan claimed [famous wins](/sports/2022/12/2/miracle-in-doha-japan-revels-in-stunning-world-cup-progress) over Spain and Germany in the group stage to top the standings, and were only stopped in the last 16 by Croatia on penalties. Japan
standings, real-time match results and schedules.* After years of planning, preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff. The event, cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the United
Netherlands, Portugal, Senegal and South Africa will not wear their away shirts in any of their three matches. Ecuador, Haiti, Iraq and Jordan will go without using their third shirts in their scheduled matches. Some
group-stage matches, headlined by a meeting between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston. Germany face Ivory Coast in Toronto, Ecuador take on Curacao in Kansas City, and Tunisia meet Japan in Monterrey. Away from
Group I underdog, while in Miami Uruguay’s Maximiliano Araújo [scored a late equaliser](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/16/saudi-arabia-uruguay-world-cup-match-report) as they battled back to secure a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia. – [watch the full episode here
standings, real-time match results and schedules.* When it comes to winning World Cups, no continent knows how to do it better than Europe. Outside of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, only European teams have lifted
standings, real-time match results and schedules.* The [group stages](/sports/2026/6/5/ranking-the-2026-world-cup-groups-which-teams-are-favourites-to-progress) at FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a feast of football – and a test of endurance – with 72 matches scheduled across more than
Group “The last time Scotland were in the World Cup I watched the Scotland v Brazil game with my mum at home. I think I’ll have to get her in so we can relive
standings.  Image source: Opta website ## What else is shaping the World Cup? While the opening ceremony and first matches take centre stage, they are far from
Netherlands for players, are not giving up just yet. “We are a small country compared to Germany, but we will make life difficult for them and be a tough team to play,” coach Dick Advocaat
stands of Levi’s Stadium. The 29-year-old forward applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern on June 3, one day after he was denied boarding the team
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk turns 35 on July 8 [Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters] ## Sadio Mane – Senegal Widely regarded as one of the world’s best wingers, Mane heads to the World Cup seeking
Netherlands and Bolivia in their final warm-up matches after having thrashed Guatemala and played out a goalless draw with Uruguay in March. They have conceded only twice in their past six matches. ![Lionel Messi
stand out. Vote for your favourite kits at the bottom of the page. ## Algeria (away) Algeria are a dream in green. The Desert Foxes will return to the World Cup for the first time since