Primera B Nacional - Qualification Overview

Kylian Mbappe has hit back at Paraguay’s physical approach, insisting that France are more than happy to "get their hands dirty" after securing a clinical 1-0 victory in the World Cup round of 16. The Real Madrid-bound superstar dismissed the South Americans' provocations with a smile before dispatching the decisive second-half penalty to set up a quarter-final date with Morocco.

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has warned his team about Cristiano Ronaldo's enduring threat ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with Portugal. While admitting the veteran striker is no longer at his physical peak, Simon believes his goalscoring instincts remain unmatched and dismissed suggestions that this could be Ronaldo's final World Cup.

Comprehensive match preview of Portugal vs Spain at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this round of 16 clash in Texas.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has provided a mixed injury update on his squad as they prepare for a daunting World Cup Round of 16 tie against co-hosts Mexico. While one defensive reinforcement has returned to full training, a key starter remains a major doubt for the clash at the iconic Azteca Stadium.