Cape Verde midfielder Deroy Duarte (14) reacts after scoring in the second half against Argentina during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 soccer match at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium) on July 3,

The World Cup Round of 16 has arrived. With it comes intensifying pressure — and in some places, stifling heat.

When the World Cup ends, 47 teams will have been eliminated, and we're grading every one on how their run compared with expectations.

Lionel Messi, at age 39, leads the World Cup Golden Boot race with seven goals after his first-half goal vs. Cape Verde on Friday in Miami.

The greatest of all time is still going strong. Messi leads the tournament with seven goals, including one in the thriller against Cape Verde on Friday night in Miami. That goal gives him 20 in his career at World Cups, extending his all-time lead entering the round of 16.

The United States Men's National Team and Mexico know their bracketed path at the FIFA World Cup. What's next for the hosts?

Live updates from Friday's knockout round games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 39-day tournament.

Yellow was the color of choice at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) for Friday's Round of 32 match.

Philadelphia. July 4, 1776. Independence is real. Philadelphia rejoices. And a printer awaits a declaration. John Dunlap, 29, an immigrant from Northern Ireland who operates a printing shop at 2nd and High Streets,

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: “And what if we do?” The question omits the ending — and what if we do win? — but captures the hope of two generations of Mexicans who were used to defeats and have waited 40 years to see their national team make it to the quarterfinals,