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02
Jul
The round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup set off with the most fascinating match-up and even more bewildering results. The next opponent Portugal faces is France, and the match is scheduled for Friday, July 3rd at 12 AM (BST). Viewers in the UK can catch the action live from the Toronto Stadium on BBC and ITV.
Portugal currently has a single win with 2 draws under their belt, while Croatia have two victories and a defeat. While Portugal has a slight edge, Croatia has proven it can put up a tough fight. Want to bet on this fixture?...
01
Jul
For the first time, a World Cup has a Round of 32 and Spain begin their knockout run under the closed roof of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Thursday 2 July, 8pm UK time, La Roja against an Austria side that has made a habit of doing things the dramatic way.
Spain were imperious in the group stage – three matches, seven points, not a single goal conceded. Austria scraped in as Group J runners-up after that wild draw with Algeria. It is favourite versus gatecrasher, with a place against the Portugal-Croatia winner on the line.
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30
Jun
The round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup kicked off with some interesting fixtures. The next opponent the Lions face is Congo DR, and the match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, at 5 PM (BST). The action at the Atlanta Stadium can be caught live by UK viewers on the BBC and ITV.
With two wins and a draw in this competition so far, England has a slight edge compared to their opponents. However, Congo’s recent 3-1 win over Uzbekistan has boosted the team’s confidence. Here’s what you should know about the England vs Congo DR betting odds...
29
Jun
Netherlands face Morocco in their Round of 32 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game kicks off at 02:00 UK time on Tuesday, 30th June, at Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico.
This is a knockout round, so the winner moves to the Round of 16, and the loser gets eliminated. It’s a crucial match for both teams, so fans can expect plenty of action tomorrow.
If you are interested in betting on this fixture, we give you the Netherlands vs Morocco betting odds below, along with a preview of the top betting markets available for this match.
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28
Jun
FIFA World Cup 2026 has just completed its group stage. Three teams from each group advanced to the round of 32 that will take place between Sunday, 28 June and Friday, 3 July (Saturday, 4 July in the UK). Brazil and Japan will meet on Monday, 29 June for the second match of this stage on the field of the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The local kick off time is 12:00 pm, or 6:00 pm BST for the UK audiences. In the UK, you can watch it on ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player.
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26
Jun
Panama already know their World Cup is finished. Croatia saw to that, and a tournament that started with such hope ends with a dead rubber. So when they walk out at MetLife Stadium on Saturday 27 June, there is nothing left to chase but pride, and a reckoning with the side that put six past them last time.
England have the opposite worry. Win this final Group L game and they top the table, earning the softer knockout route that comes with first place. Kick-off in East Rutherford, New Jersey is 10pm BST. Below are the main Panama vs England...
26
Jun
Uruguay face Spain on Saturday, 27th June at 01:00 UK time for their third Group H match. The game kicks off at Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico.
Spain lead Group H with four points. They need at least a draw on Saturday to qualify for the knockout rounds. Uruguay is tied in the second place with Cabo Verde. Since this is the final group match, a win is crucial for Uruguay to progress to the next stage. If they draw the match, their fate will depend on the result of the Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia game.
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25
Jun
The next opponent Norway faces in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is France, and their clash is scheduled for Friday, June 26th at 8:00 PM (BST). While all the action will take place at Boston Stadium, viewers in the UK can catch it live on the BBC and ITV.
So far, Norway and France have two wins each, and 6 points under both their belts. While France might have a slight edge, Norway’s team form also looks pretty promising. Interested in betting on this fixture? Here’s everything you should know about the Norway vs France betting odds and markets.
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24
Jun
As the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 championship is coming to an end, Ecuador and Germany are getting ready to come out on the field. Both belonging to Group E, the teams will meet on Thursday, 25 June at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The local kick off time is 4:00 pm, or 9:00 pm BST for the UK audiences. In the UK, you can watch it on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sport Website.
Ecuador qualified for the group stage as the CONMEBOL runners-up, while Germany got its admission ticket...