Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in sweltering conditions in Kansas City on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16, ​continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dangerous outsiders.

Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to overcome a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience 3-2 in a thrilling contest on Friday and secure their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup.

The Dayals Sawmillers Ba FC side is inviting supporters to turn out in large numbers for a special trophy celebration following tomorrow’s Extra Premier League clash against Nadi at Govind Park.

Egypt held their nerve to ​advance to the World Cup last 16 with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia, following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium.

There’s still hope for Ba to make the semifinals of the OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 in the Solomon Islands.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to beat Croatia 2-1 ​on Thursday and set up a last 16 clash with Spain.

Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 3-0 ​win over Austria on Thursday thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach the last 16.

England’s World Cup campaign has increasingly come to ​rest on the shoulders of Harry Kane, whose goals, link-up play and ability to deliver in decisive moments ‌have repeatedly rescued a side still searching for fluency and conviction.

Ten-man United States roared into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 ‌victory over Bosnia on Wednesday, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of an American dream run in soccer’s global showpiece.

Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute ​penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last ‌32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday to keep alive their title hopes that had looked dead and buried.

Hekari Women FC scored three late goals to secure a 3-1 victory over Ba Women FC in their Group A match of the OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 at the National Stadium in Honiara.

The amended laws of the International Football Association Board will be implemented by the Fiji Football Association from this weekend’s Extra Premier League fixtures.