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World Cup 2026
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Live updates
03:07 BST - That'll do it for our live coverage for now. Thanks for joining us. See you again later today!
03:05 BST - Those results tonight mean that England, Portugal, Ghana, Egypt and Paraguay all qualify for the World Cup Round of 32.
03:01 BST - FULL-TIME: Uruguay 0-1 Spain. It's a win for the Spaniards, but it's Cape Verde who steal the headlines, as they've leapfrogged Uruguay to take second! Read our match report here.
03:00 BST - RED CARD! Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio has been given his marching orders.
02:59 BST - FULL-TIME: Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia. The Verdeans have done their job! Read our report here.
02:25 BST - We've got a little over 30 minutes left, and as it stands, Cape Verde will leapfrog Uruguay into second. What a result that would be for them.
02:09 BST - We are back underway in these early morning fixtures!
01:54 BST - HALF-TIME: Uruguay 0-1 Spain. Marcelo Bielsa's side are still in this, but the European champions are proving to be too much to deal with so far.
01:53 BST - HALF-TIME: Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia. It's far from a classic, but it would be some result for the Verdeans, who would overtake Uruguay in second if scores remain the same.
01:37 BST - Rodrigo Bentancur has just registered Uruguay's second shot on target, equalling Spain's total so far. Despite seeing much less of the ball (26%), La Celeste are creating chances.
01:34 BST - GOAL! Spain have broken the deadlock! It's a shocking error by Uruguay's Fernando Muslera. Alex Baena, 1-0.
01:34 BST - Juan Sanabria has attempted six tackles in this game, more than any other player (ahead of Mathías Olivera - four tackles).
01:24 BST - And there is your first hydration break for Spain and Uruguay. It's 25°C in Zapopan, by the way, and it was north of 30°C in most of Britain today.
01:00 BST - A solid start by the Spaniards, who are dictating the play in the early stages and have already forced three corners.
01:00 BST - We are now underway in the 1am matches! Stick with us for all the key updates.
00:42 BST - Below is a very cool picture of Spain's Lamine Yamal. No further context required.
23:39 BST - The team news for the 1am kick-offs is now available! Check out who starts for whom below.
22:35 BST - Team news for tonight's later (or, rather, the morning's earlier) matches will be with us in about an hour.
22:20 BST - Attention now shifts to Zapopan, where Uruguay are set to take on European champions Spain. Click here for our build-up coverage.
That match kicks-off at 01:00, the same time as Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia. Both of which we'll keep you updated on right here.
22:04 BST - FULL-TIME: Senegal 5-0 Iraq. Well, the Lions of Teranga have done all they can. Their progression to the next round depends on results elsewhere. As for Iraq, they bow out. Read our match report here.
21:59 BST - FULL-TIME: Norway 1-4 France. A wonderful performance by Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembele on the biggest stage. The French and Norwegians have bigger tests coming, but it feels like a statement by Les Bleus. Read our report here.
21:58 BST - GOAL! It's another for France. This one's for Desire Doue, Norway absolutely no match tonight, 4-1.
21:50 BST - GOAL! It's a fifth for Senegal, who are really rubbing salt in Iraqi wounds now. Iliman Ndiaye, 5-0.
21:39 BST - GOAL! It's a fourth for Senegal against Iraq! Another for Pape Gueye, 4-0.
21:27 BST - GOAL! Senegal are threatening to run away with this now, against 10-man Iraq, as Pape Gueye makes it 3-0.
21:24 BST - GOAL! Senegal have their second against Iraq! Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr, 2-0.
21:13 BST - NO GOAL! Norway were given a way back into the match from 12 yards, but it's a simple save for France's Mike Maignan. Disappointing effort by Jorgen Strand Larsen. Still 3-1.
21:13 BST - Up steps Jorgen Strand Larsen...
21:12 BST - PENALTY! Norway have been given a way back into this match, as Theo Hernanez fouls Oscar Bobb in the penalty area.
21:09 BST - We are back underway in Norway v France, with Senegal v Iraq not too far behind.
20:54 BST - HALF-TIME: Senegal 1-0 Iraq. A nightmare for the Iraqis, as Rebin Sulaka was shown a red card after just 13 minutes. The Lions of Teranga capitalised almost immediately but haven't threatened much since.
20:52 BST - HALF-TIME: Norway 1-3 France. It's the Ousmane Dembele show! The Ballon d'Or holder is showing his class in this match, and the heavily rotated Norwegian side can't deal with him.
20:32 BST - GOAL! It's a third for France, and a hat-trick for Ousmane Dembele! Three goals inside 33 minutes! 3-1.
20:22 BST - GOAL! Norway have one back! What a match! Liverpool-born Thelo Aasgaard with a cheeky finish, 2-1.
20:21 BST - GOAL! It's another for France, and another for Ousmane Dembele! What a hit! 2-0.
20:13 BST - RED CARD! Iraq's Rebin Sulaka has been given his marching orders in his side's clash with Senegal.
20:08 BST - GOAL! France have taken an early lead over Norway through Ousmane Dembele! 1-0.
20:06 BST - GOAL! Senegal are in front against Iraq! Abdoulaye Seck with the finish, 1-0.
20:00 BST - We are underway in both matches! Stick with us for all the key updates.
18:36 BST - The team news for Norway v France and Senegal v Iraq has landed! Check out who starts for whom below.
Ståle Solbakken has made ten changes to his starting XI, as Egil Selvik, Fredrik Bjørkan, Patrick Berg, Henrik Falchener, Leo Østigård, Kristian Thorstvedt, Thelo Aasgaard, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup come in today.
Julian Ryerson is injured, but Ørjan Nyland, Sander Berge, Torbjørn Heggem, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa, Martin Ødegaard, Kristoffer Ajer, Alexander Sørloth and David Møller Wolfe all drop out as well.
Meanwhile, Didier Deschamps has made four changes to the French XI who faced Iraq -- Théo Hernández, Maxence Lacroix, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Désiré Doué are in for William Saliba, Adrien Rabiot, Lucas Digne and Bradley Barcola.
Pape Thiaw has made five changes to the Senegal XI who faced Norway -- Mory Diaw, Ismail Jakobs, Habib Diarra, Abdoulaye Seck and Ibrahim Mbaye come in. Édouard Mendy is injured, while El Diouf, Pape Gueye, Kalidou Koulibaly and Nicolas Jackson drop out.
Iraq's Graham Arnold has made four changes to his starting XI, as Frans Putros, Rebin Sulaka, Ali Jasim and Ali Al Hamadi come in for Zaid Tahseen, Aymen Hussein, Hussein Ali and Zaid Ismael.
18:30 BST - We should get team news for tonight's earlier kick-offs -- Norway v France and Senegal v Iraq -- within the next 15 minutes.
18:00 BST - Ahead of Norway's massive clash with France, Flashscore's Svend Bertil Frandsen has taken a look at the impact Bodo/Glimt have had on the Norwegian squad of 2026.
The former Arctic football minnows have been coping with a mega schedule. However, they are still helping to take their country --- led by Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Manchester City's Erling Haaland -- to new heights.
Read more: Bodo/Glimt pushing Norway to new milestones despite tough schedule
16:53 BST - Also at 04:00, Egypt take on Iran in another critical encounter in Group G.
Read more: Iran refuse to answer questions about 'Pride Match' ahead of Egypt clash
Read more: Egypt boss Hassan looking for second World Cup win as Iran await
16:45 BST - Late into the night, Belgium will take on New Zealand with a place in the knockout stages at stake - the Red Devils have still not won a game and have scored just once at the 2026 World Cup.
Jeremy Doku left the camp to see the birth of his child, but has now returned to the squad and battled through illness in a race to be fit for the crucial match.
"Jeremy came back three days ago. So, he only participated in the practice today. He did a little more, but he did not train during seven days and that's not insignificant," manager Rudi Garcia told reporters.
Read more: Doku not fit for full New Zealand clash after battling illness
16:40 BST - Equally important for Uruguay has been Real Madrid star Federico Valverde, despite a frustrating season at club level.
Read more: Valverde can use Madrid frustrations to boost Uruguay at World Cup
16:30 BST - One of Spain's standout performers this tournament has been Aymeric Laporte, and the defender will be key tonight against Uruguay.
Flashscore has taken a closer look at his role for the Spaniards.
Read more: Laporte taking Spain chance after fighting for his place
16:22 BST - Also at 01:00, Spain take on Uruguay in what is shaping up to be a crucial clash at the top of Group H:
16:12 BST - Flashscore spoke to former Cape Verde manager Rui Aguas about the nation's rise to the World Cup.
"I'm sure that this historic qualification was the greatest and happiest event since independence, also because it was the first time. The people in Cape Verde love football, they really do, and especially their national team."
Read more: Ex-manager Aguas talks Cape Verde's rise and World Cup dream
15:55 BST - Cape Verde take on Saudi Arabia this evening and could still book a spot in the last 32 if they win, with the chance of qualifying in second place still there. That one takes place from 01:00 BST.
15:20 BST - Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye is set to play a key role for Senegal this evening. Flashscore has taken a look at the impact he can have, if he is allowed the freedom to do so.
Read more: Veteran Gueye the man to inspire Senegal at World Cup
14:43 BST - Senegal boss Pape Thiaw has insisted his side need to turn things around in their clash with Iraq.
"Now, we have to turn things around. That means me making tactical decisions, but also the players. We’re ready. We’re working hard. We’ll make the best choices."
Read more: Thiaw insists Senegal must improve in match against Iraq
14:30 BST - In the other Group I fixture, Senegal take on Iraq looking to keep their World Cup campaign alive. Take a look at our video preview:
14:02 BST - France just need to avoid defeat to Norway to secure top spot in their group - here's how the win probabilities are shaping up:
13:32 BST - Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland - two stars of the modern game - will meet this evening. Flashscore has previewed the match, taking a look at all of the key battles.
Read more: France and Norway meet in World Cup Group I decider
13:20 BST - We've got some big matches tonight, with France taking on Norway at 20:00 - the winner of that one will top Group I.
Take a look at our video preview:
13:00 BST - Our daily highlights feature brings you all the key action from each day at the World Cup - including yesterday's matches!
Read more: World Cup highlights - USA beaten while Netherlands top Group F
12:43 BST - USA and Australia managers, Mauricio Pochettino and Tony Popovic, were pleased after their respective sides completed their Group A fixtures.
Read more: Pochettino focused on knockout stages despite Turkey defeat
Read more: Popovic hails 'wonderful achievement' as Australia reach last 32
12:20 BST - Sweden boss Graham Potter was pleased with his side reaching the knockout rounds, and defended his team selection for the draw with Japan.
"You make a change and we lose and you guys (journalists) are coming after me, that's the life," Potter said.
"But, at the same time, I've been doing this for quite a while and you have to do what you think is right, and I'll live and die by that."
Read more: Potter works his magic as Sweden reach World Cup knockouts
11:55 BST - Japan played out a 1-1 draw with Sweden last night, and manager Hajime Moriyasu revealed he hoped that other Asian teams can take inspiration from his side.
"I know that other Asians teams are not as successful.
"Even if today we couldn't get the win, I would like us to be able to encourage other Asian teams as well, and we would like to be their hope."
Read more: Moriyasu hopes others can take inspiration from his Japan team
11:35 BST - Curacao boss Dick Advocaat - the oldest manager to ever coach at a World Cup - was proud of his side after they were eliminated at the hands of Ivory Coast last night.
"The players can be proud of themselves. I have been to tournaments before, and this team has really excelled, the way they have played against world-class sides, full of enthusiasm and full of guts,"
Read more: Advocaat reflects on 2026 World Cup with Curacao
11:20 BST - Ivory Coast enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 win over Curacao last night, and star man Nicolas Pepe was delighted to make history with his nation as they reached the knockout stages for the first time.
"We are delighted and proud to be the first Ivory Coast team to reach the knockout rounds. Everyone has worked hard for this and we have got our reward," said Pepe, who scored both goals against Curacao in Philadelphia, one in each half.
"We are setting no limits. We have huge potential. Now we are into the knockout rounds so we will see what happens."
Read more: Pepe setting no limits as Ivory Coast reach knockouts for first time
11:10 BST - Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann admitted his side committed 'tactical suicide' in their loss to Ecuador.
"We got off to a great start," Nagelsmann said. "Unfortunately, right after scoring, we started committing tactical suicide with our positioning. That makes things difficult.
"Ecuador had everything to play for, and you could tell - they had their foot on the gas. But I also can't say that any of my players didn't give it their all. That's too simplistic."
Read more: Nagelsmann admits Germany side committed 'tactical suicide' against Ecuador
10:55 BST - For a quick recap of the fixtures overnight, take a look at our match reports below:
Netherlands 3-1 Tunisia - report.
Australia 0-0 Paraguay - report.
10:45 BST - Good morning and welcome to Flashscore's Football Tracker! We've hit day 16 of the 2026 World Cup, and will be bringing you all the news and updates throughout the day ahead of tonight's matches (all times BST).
Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia (01:00)
Before we get into those games, we'll have some reaction from last night's fixtures!