Ceara 0-0 Athletic Club
31' 75 
Figueirense 0-0 Volta Redonda
31' 75 
AO Itabaiana 1-0 Brusque
72' 251 
Deportivo Capiata 0-3 Atlético Tembetary
76' 76 
America-RN 1-0 Trem
HT 76 
CSA 2-0 Ipatinga
HT 72 Ceara 0-0 Athletic Club 31' 75 Figueirense 0-0 Volta Redonda 31' 75 AO Itabaiana 1-0 Brusque 72' 251 Deportivo Capiata 0-3 Atlético Tembetary 76' 76 America-RN 1-0 Trem HT 76 CSA 2-0 Ipatinga HT Breaking stories, sharp analysis and the freshest transfer updates from across the football world — refreshed throughout the day.
Marcelo Bielsa’s words after Uruguay’s World Cup elimination gave La Celeste’s group-stage exit a sharper edge, with the coach admitting sadness and a sense that the cycle left little behind. The quote changed the shape of the exit Uruguay’s elimination was already painful, but Bielsa’s farewell language made it feel more personal. A group-stage exit […]
Mexico’s possible lineup against Ecuador places Raul Jimenez, Luis Romo, Johan Vasquez and a settled defensive core at the centre of a round-of-32 tie loaded with home pressure. A lineup story with emotional weight Mexico’s projected XI is more than a team sheet because the Ecuador match carries a national wait. The earlier piece on […]
Gervinho told Ivory Coast to focus on their own level before Norway, arguing that Erling Haaland is not the only threat in a round-of-32 tie that gives the Elephants their first knockout stage. The message was aimed inward first Gervinho’s warning was clever because it did not pretend Haaland is ordinary. Everyone understands the danger […]
Didier Deschamps warned France to stay humble before the round-of-32 tie with Sweden, a matchup that pairs France’s perfect group stage with Viktor Gyokeres’ direct threat. France are confident, but the warning was necessary Deschamps did not need to manufacture respect for Sweden. The fixture already carries enough evidence. France arrive with three group wins […]
Joao Felix said Portugal should stay calm and confident before facing Croatia, placing his own improved form and Cristiano Ronaldo’s knockout question inside the same last-32 story. Felix tried to lower the temperature Portugal’s group stage created a strange mood. They did not lose, but the draws with DR Congo and Colombia kept the attack […]
Noni Madueke said England are taking penalties extremely seriously before their round-of-32 match with DR Congo, a timely admission after shoot-outs removed Germany and the Netherlands. England are preparing for more than one match script Madueke’s penalty comments landed at exactly the right time. Germany and the Netherlands had both been removed by shoot-outs, so […]
