Africa Cup of Nations

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World Cup 2026 last-16 power rankings: France undisputed No 1, England eighth, Paraguay bottom

BBC Sport's journalists have ranked the 16 teams remaining at the 2026 FIFA World Cup based on their performances so far. France top the list as overw...

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Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup last-16 matches

BBC Sport's Chris Sutton predicts a major World Cup upset with Norway eliminating Brazil on penalties in the last 16. He tips Erling Haaland to tormen...

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Cape Verde's Extra-Time Heroics Stun Argentina and Send Australia Packing

Cape Verde stunned Argentina by taking them to extra time in a World Cup thriller that experts call the game of the tournament so far. The Guardian's...

1 week ago 29

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Cape Verde's Heroics Can't Mask Africa's World Cup Underachievement, Argues Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan Wilson examines Africa's mixed World Cup campaign, noting Cape Verde's heroics against Argentina but warning that the continent's expanded re...

1 week ago 18

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Shootout heartbreak leaves Socceroos still searching for elusive World Cup knockout win

Australia's World Cup knockout curse continued with a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Egypt in the round of 32. Youngster Lucas Herrington sa...

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Jhon Arias Fires Colombia into World Cup Last 16 as Ghana Crash Out

Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Both teams made forced substitut...

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Argentina avoid biggest World Cup upset with extra-time win vs Cape Verde

Argentina scraped past Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach the World Cup last 16, narrowly avoiding the biggest upset in tournament history. Lionel...

1 week ago 24

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Who is Mat Ryan? Australia's shootout goalkeeper who stunned Egypt at the 2026 World Cup

Mat Ryan was the hero for Australia in their World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash against Egypt, coming on as a substitute specifically for the penalty sh...

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Messi's 'Sensational' Finish Gives Argentina Lead Against Cape Verde in World Cup Last-16

Lionel Messi scored a sensational goal to give Argentina the lead against Cape Verde in the World Cup last-16 in Miami, marking his eighth consecutive...

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Egypt Triumph in Penalty Shootout as Australia’s Goalkeeper Gamble Backfires

Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1934. Emam Ashour's early header wa...

1 week ago 30

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History for The Pharaohs: Egypt Stun Australia on Penalties to Reach World Cup Last 16

Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the World Cup round of 32, securing their first-ever knockout stage vic...

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Watch the Full Shootout as Egypt Hold Nerve to Make World Cup Last 16

Egypt reached the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup for the first time with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia after a 1-1 draw in Dal...

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