Group A
Your group-by-group guide to the 2026 World Cup: part one
How far can the Socceroos go? Will the host nations do any good? And who is the favourite to win the tournament? Here’s your guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Groups A to F.
- Vince Rugari, Billie Eder, Emma Kemp and Nick Ralston
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More than Mbappe v Messi: The key players to look for in the World Cup final
The World Cup final has been billed as Messi v Mbappe ever since Argentina and France won through to the decider. But in reality, this match-up is about so much more...
- Graham Dunbar
Senegal pip Ecuador, Netherlands beat Qatar to book knockout spots
Cody Gakpo continued his prolific run with a third goal in as many games as the Netherlands beat Qatar, while Senegal held out against Ecuador for a spot in the round of 16.
Wales snatch draw through Bale penalty, Netherlands beat Senegal
The Welsh captain earned his side a potentially crucial point in the 82nd minute after falling behind to the Americans before the half-time break.
- Karolos Grohmann and Nick Said
Group-by-group guide to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
How will this year’s World Cup play out? Here’s our handy guide to each group in Qatar with a sharper focus on Australia’s tough Group D opponents.
- Vince Rugari
France vow to end Lionel Messi's World Cup dreams
Jorge Sampaoli's side may have disappointed, but they showed more in one game against Nigeria than France have in three.
- Julien Pretot
Uruguay expose Russian bear as mere toothless teddy
Hosts and their expectant fans given brutal reality check when Uruguay exposed weaknesses that had been papered over in victories over Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Saudis stun Egypt 2-1 in World Cup farewell despite Salah strike
Saudi Arabia pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 win over Egypt as the two sides departed from Russia, adding to the misery of Egypt's prolific striker Mohamed Salah.
FIFA World Cup: Day twelve, live scores, results, highlights
Follow all the live action from the twelfth day of the world's biggest sporting event.
Final round of group matches: All the possibilities
A look at the state of play across the board as the group stage reaches its pointy end.