The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser al-Misehal, has resigned following the Saudi national team's early exit from the World Cup.

• The team finished bottom of Group H with two points.
• Yasser al-Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, took responsibility for the "failure."
• Al-Misehal led the federation for seven years and was instrumental in Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

Canada secured a historic berth in the World Cup last 16 with a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa, thanks to a late winning goal.

• Stephen Eustaquio scored the decisive goal in stoppage time.
• The match, played in Los Angeles, marked both teams' first appearance in the knockout stage.
• Canada will next face either the Netherlands or Morocco on July 4.

The 2026 World Cup heads into its knockout stages with marquee matchups including Brazil vs. Japan, Germany vs. Paraguay, and a highly anticipated clash between the Netherlands and Morocco.

• Brazil, aiming for a record sixth title under coach Carlo Ancelotti, faces a tricky test against Japan in the last 32.
• Four-time champions Germany, seeking their first knockout win since 2014, are set to play Paraguay.
• The match between the Netherlands and Morocco is highlighted as a potentially thrilling encounter between two highly ranked teams.
• Co-hosts Canada secured their first-ever knockout stage berth with a dramatic late win against South Africa.