Ousmane Dembele delivered a career-best World Cup performance, scoring a first-half hat-trick in France's dominant 4-1 victory over Norway on June 26, 2026.

• Dembele scored an impressive three goals in 26 minutes.
• The match took place at the Gillette Stadium near Boston.
• Despite the stellar performance, Dembele stated he felt more influential in earlier matches against Senegal and Iraq.

Senegal secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Iraq in their final Group I match of the 2026 World Cup, powered by a stellar performance from substitute Pape Gueye.

• Senegal became the first African nation to score five goals in a World Cup match.
• Midfielder Pape Gueye scored a stunning brace within minutes of coming on as a substitute.
• Iraq, reduced to 10 men early in the game due to a red card for Rebin Sulaka, finished the tournament without a single point.

World Cup debutants Cape Verde have extended their fairytale run to reach the knockout rounds, where they will face reigning champions Argentina.

• The team ranked 67 secured their place by drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to finish second in Group H.
• Cape Verde will play Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami on July 3.
• Their unbeaten streak includes a draw against Spain and a 2-2 draw with Uruguay.

Belgium secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 32 with a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand, topping Group G.

• Belgium finished first in Group G on goal difference, ahead of Egypt.
• Key goals were scored by Leandro Trossard (2), Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers.
• The match took place on June 26, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.