How the last qualification place was decided by five minutes of chaos
By Henry Hanson

Two stoppage-time goals, ghosts of a World Cup scandal from 42 years ago, and a desperately unlucky Iranian side are just some of the takeaways from Algeria and Austria's chaotic group stage finale.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-28/world-cup-austria-algeria-iran-qualification-chaos/106852904

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How the last qualification place was decided by five minutes of chaos

Two stoppage-time goals, ghosts of a World Cup scandal from 42 years ago, and a desperately unlucky Iranian side are just some of the takeaways from all the chaos from Algeria and Austria's remarkable group stage finale.

Live: England takes on Panama with top spot on the line
By David Hirst and Henry Hanson

The Three Lions have already booked a place in the World Cup's knockout stages, but they will be looking to tie up top spot in Group L against Panama, as Ghana and Croatia lock horns in Philadelphia. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-28/world-cup-live-eng-pan-cro-gha-col-por-ronaldo-messi-arg-jor/106851162

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Live: England takes on Panama with top spot on the line

The Three Lions have already booked a place in the World Cup's knockout stages, but they will be looking to tie up top spot in Group L against Panama, as Ghana and Croatia lock horns in Philadelphia. Follow live.

Live: France star bags rapid hat-trick, goalfest set to send Senegal through
By David Hirst and Henry Hanson

Top spot in Group I goes on the line as France and Norway lock horns, though we have to wait for superstars Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé to clash. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-27/world-cup-live-mbappe-france-norway-sen-irq-cpv-ksa-uru-esp/106848646

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Live: Superstar benched as Norway plays France in World Cup blockbuster

Top spot in Group I goes on the line as France and Norway lock horns, though we have to wait for superstars Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé to clash. Follow live.

Quick hits: Selection shocks shine as kids skip school to watch Socceroos progress
By Henry Hanson

Tony Popovic gives Socceroos fans what they wanted, fan sites overflow as a "headache" epidemic sweeps schools, and Australia avoids the most nervous of waits. Here are the quick hits from the Socceroos' final group game against Paraguay.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/world-cup-socceroos-vs-paraguay-quick-hits-paraguay-bos-irvine/106846604

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Quick hits: Selection shocks shine as kids skip school to watch Socceroos progress

Tony Popovic gives Socceroos fans what they wanted, fan sites overflow as a "headache" epidemic sweeps schools, and Australia avoids the most nervous of waits. Here are the quick hits from the Socceroos' final group game against Paraguay.

Live: Messi breaks World Cup goal scoring record with another brilliant double
By Henry Hanson

Lionel Messi becomes the top scorer in World Cup history with a stunning strike against Austria, scoring twice after missing an early penalty in a 2-0 Argentina win. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-23/world-cup-live-argentina-messi-aut-france-irq-nor-sen-jdn-alg/106826184

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Live: Lionel Messi on cusp of more World Cup history as Argentina faces Austria

Lionel Messi is one goal away from breaking the World Cup's all-time goal record, with Argentina looking to secure group-stage progression against Austria in Dallas. Follow live.

Live: Belgium down to 10 men after dominating Iran in stalemate
By Henry Hanson

Lamine Yamal finds the net on his World Cup starting debut, as Spain makes light work of Saudi Arabia to bounce back from its shock draw with Cabo Verde. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-22/world-cup-live-spain-saudi-arabia-belgium-iran-uru-cpv-nzl-egy/106825118

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Egypt claims first ever World Cup win at New Zealand's expense

Mo Salah's goal helped Egypt to a 3-1, come from behind victory over New Zealand, while Cabo Verde held Uruguay to a stunning 2-2 draw in Miami for yet another magical moment.