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Harry Kane sends England to round of 16 of World Cup
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The Spain and Austria national soccer teams hope to advance in the 2026 World Cup. Get live updates and goal highlights from reporters on the ground.
Could you order all of them? Well, that’s what we’re trying to do. The Athletic is ranking every game, from worst to best. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments. Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app Congratulations to Scotland on a first World Cup win in 36 years but a game with 44 fouls and four shots on target (from 24 attempts) was never going to rank too highly here.
Follow the full 2026 FIFA World Cup bracket from group stage to final. Get updated results, schedules, and knockout round matchups all in one place.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 is forming, with seven teams' spots now secured.
