Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to wrap up the second round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.As a result, the tournament now goes into "turbo mode,"

With the group stage hurtling towards its end we look at who needs what to make the knockout phase

The USMNT has secured Group D and will advance to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are the possible opponents they might face next.

Portugal currently have four points from their two matches, two fewer than an unbeaten Colombia side.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage enters its final round, fantasy managers face a familiar challenge: rotation. Teams that have already secured qualification or moved into a comfortable position often choose to protect their key players ahead of the knockout rounds.

Norway made the World Cup for the first time since 1998 this year. Before its match at MetLife Stadium, here's what led to its qualification.

The ritual, inspired by Norway's rich maritime history, has fast transformed into the defining viral phenomenon of the tournament. Its popularity grew after Norwegian supporters were filmed performing the row in public spaces across the US.

With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?