Mexico face Ecuador with a place in the World Cup Round of 16 on the line as Álvaro Fidalgo, Julián Quiñones and Gilberto Mora headline GOAL's five keys.
The forward has called on his teammates to move past the pain of their exit from the global showpiece and focus on the potential of South Africa's rising generation. Despite a Round of 32 defeat to Canada cutting their historic journey short, the 21-year-old believes the foundation is in place for an even stronger showing on the world stage.
MUNDIAL and Sad Boyz Clothing revisit No Era Penal with a limited-edition tee and new documentary exploring Mexico’s most infamous World Cup heartbreak.
MUNDIAL release No Era Penal, a film celebrating the magic and passion of Mexican football fandom. Taking the infamous 'No Era Penal' (It wasn't a penalty) saying from the 2014 World Cup as a starting point, the film delves deep into Mexico's love for the game, the World Cup, and its elusive mission to reach La Quinto Partido, the fifth game of the World Cup. Featuring Raúl Jiménez, Miguel Herrera, Rey Mysterio and more, it's a wild, wild ride!
Comprehensive match preview of Mexico vs Ecuador at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this round of 32 clash in Mexico City.
South Africa’s historic journey came to a devastating end in Los Angeles as a 92nd-minute winner from Stephen Eustaquio sent Canada through to the Round of 16. Despite the heartbreak of a late exit, the Belgian tactician has indicated that he is not ready to officially walk away from the national team just yet.
Gil Mora, Obed Vargas and Mateo Chávez are leading Mexico's youth movement as Javier Aguirre builds a World Cup contender with one eye firmly on the future.
South Africa are riding high after securing a historic place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the challenge only gets tougher from here. After finishing second in Group A, Hugo Broos’ side is preparing for a high-stakes encounter against co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles. Local legend Doctor Khumalo has now offered his expert insight on how the South African national team should navigate this daunting fixture.
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup came to a dramatic conclusion on Saturday, 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.
Mexico topped their World Cup group, but not everyone boosted their standing. GOAL looks at who is rising under Javier Aguirre and who is slipping before the Round of 32.
South Africa is celebrating a landmark moment in its footballing history after the team secured safe passage to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The achievement marks the first time the national side has reached the bracket rounds since the country's readmission to international sports, sparking widespread praise for the man at the helm.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has offered a unique perspective on the 2026 World Cup's controversial hydration breaks, breaking ranks with several high-profile critics. While fans and players have voiced frustrations over the frequent stoppages, the German tactician believes they serve a practical purpose both on and off the pitch.
South Africa came into their fixture against South Korea knowing nothing less than a win would see them into the next round of the tournament for the first time in their history. At the final whistle they had their dream result as they ran out 1-0 winners to finish second in Group A and guarantee passage into the Round of 32 where Canada await. Here, in a post-match interview with SABC, two of Bafana's brightest stars react to their achievement.
Mexico witnessed the arrival of a new star in Gilberto Mora and celebrated the career of a legend in Guillermo Ochoa as they secured a 3-0 win over Czechia. For the first time, El Tri finished a World Cup group stage with nine points, and Javier “Vasco” Aguirre now has his team in the best possible shape heading into the knockout rounds.
The Belgian tactician was honest about the impact losing the midfielder will have on his team but is confident that, no matter who he picks to fill the void, they will be ready to make their mark on the global stage at the FIFA World Cup.
South Africa faces a defining moment in their 2026 World Cup journey as they prepare for a must-win encounter against Taegeuk Warriors. After a stuttering start in Group A, the pressure is mounting on the Belgian tactician to unleash the country's most exciting young talent to save their tournament hopes.
All the details of the match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Hong Myung-bo's Taegeuk Warriors in both teams final Group A fixture. The Asian team need just a draw to be guaranteed a place in the Round of 32 whereas South Africa need all three points to progress.
The 29-year-old centre-back has issued a warning to his teammates regarding the technical quality and blistering pace of Bafana Bafana ahead of their decisive final group game. With qualification for the Round of 32 on the line, the former Napoli star insists that unity and clinical execution will be the keys to Taegeuk Warriors progressing.
Mexico have already secured first place, but Javier Aguirre still faces key decisions as El Tri prepare to face Czechia before the World Cup knockout rounds.
South Africa find themselves at a crossroads in their global showpiece campaign as they prepare for a high-stakes final group-stage encounter with South Korea. After a disappointing opening loss to Mexico and a hard-fought draw against Czechia, the Mzansi side must find a clinical edge to secure their spot in the knockout rounds.
As South Africa heads into a do-or-die Group A showdown, with a place in the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line, tension and belief are running high in the Bafana camp. With qualification hanging in the balance, a coach well-versed in the national team setup has stepped in with a tactical roadmap that could prove decisive against South Korea, offering Hugo Broos’ charges a clear blueprint to grind out a vital victory and keep their tournament hopes alive.
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