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Winners & losers of the World Cup group stage

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup came to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday evening, as Austria scored a 96th-minute equaliser against Algeria to qualify for the knockout stage while simultaneously eliminating Iran, who had been set to progress as one of the tournament's third-placed finishers. Elsewhere, Lionel Messi came off the bench to help Argentina maintain their 100 percent winning record with a 3-1 victory over Jordan and, in doing so, the No.10 extended his record-breaking goals tally at the finals to 19.

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Ecuador v Germany: Group E - FIFA World Cup 2026

Kroos takes aim at Germany squad and warns of World Cup exit

Germany legend Toni Kroos has pulled no punches in his assessment of the national team following their underwhelming group-stage conclusion. The 2014 World Cup winner warned that Julian Nagelsmann's side face an immediate exit in the knockout rounds unless they urgently address glaring defensive vulnerabilities and recover the form of their talismanic players.

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Netherlands v Germany - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3

Nagelsmann stands by misfiring Musiala and Wirtz

Julian Nagelsmann has thrown his support behind Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz after their disappointing display in Germany's defeat to Ecuador. The head coach insists the creative duo will keep his faith ahead of Monday's last-32 clash and believes both players are close to rediscovering their best form.

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Neuer denies blame for Germany loss

Manuel Neuer has refused to accept responsibility for Germany's decisive goal in a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador, despite heavy criticism from the media and former players. The Bayern Munich star defended his positioning, while Julian Nagelsmann backed his goalkeeper as questions over Germany's No.1 intensified.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Dunav Ruse crestDunav Ruse32209353163769
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D
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2Yantra crestYantra321810445242164
W
W
D
W
W
3Fratria crestFratria32189561293263
W
W
D
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D
4Vihren Sandanski crestVihren Sandanski32177859342558
W
D
W
W
W
5PFC CSKA Sofia II crestPFC CSKA Sofia II32167957322555
W
W
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