History for DR Congo, heartbreak for Iran and Round of 32 set
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The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 is set. England tops their group after two goals by Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane against Panama. Croatia are also through to the knockout stage after a 2-1 win over Ghana. Colombia and Portugal played out a nil-nil draw. DR Congo reaches the elimination phase for the first time, after emerging triumphant over Uzbekistan 3-1. It's their first ever World Cup victory - 52 years after their only previous appearance at the tournament. Algeria drew 3-all against Austria in a dramatic finish. Algeria’s captain Riyad Mahrez produced a moment of brilliance in the 94th minute - scoring a double in the match. Not long after, Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic equalised. Argentina delivered another statement performance with a comfortable 3-1 win over Jordan, Lionel Messi came off the bench to score the third goal. Australia now turns its attention to Egypt in Dallas next Saturday. Join your host Haylena Krishnamoorthy for this episode of World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast, as she looks into the DR Congo’s historic comeback. Does Austria and Algeria's dramatic match affect Iran? And, will the Egyptian king be fit to face Australia?
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World Cup Daily | The 90+ Podcast is SBS's daily FIFA World Cup 2026™ podcast covering the biggest stories on and beyond the pitch.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 32 is setEngland tops their group after two goals by Jude Bellingham and the Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane against PanamaCroatia are also through to the knockout stage after a 2-1 win over GhanaColombia and Portugal played out a nil-nil drawDR Congo reaches the elimination phase for the first time, after emerging triumphant over Uzbekistan 3-1Algeria drew 3-all against Austria in a dramatic finishArgentina delivers a 3-1 win over Jordan, Lionel Messi came off the bench to score the third goalAustralia now turns its attention to Egypt in Dallas next SaturdayDoes Austria and Algeria's dramatic match affect Iran?Will the Egyptian king be fit to face Australia?From unforgettable moments, match highlights, emerging stars, FIFA politics, major controversies and the stories shaping the tournament, The 90+ brings you the key talking points from the FIFA World Cup 2026™ every day.
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