'Who is going to stop them?'published at 10:03 BST 1 July
France 3-0 Sweden
Ian Wright
Former England striker on ITV
As a team, and the dominance of this French team - how do you stop them and who is going to stop them?
Summary
England face DR Congo in last 32 at 17:00 BST
England fans descend on Atlanta
Belgium v Senegal at 21:00 BST and USA v Bosnia-Herzegovina at 01:00 BST
Dominant France through to last 16 along with Mexico and Norway
Tuesday's results: France 3-0 Sweden; Mexico 2-0 Ecuador; Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway
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'Who is going to stop them?'published at 10:03 BST 1 July
Four wins out of four 'good omen' for Francepublished at 09:56 BST 1 July
France 3-0 Sweden
Julien Laurens
ESPN journalist on 5 Live BreakfastI am in a good mood.
The way this team plays going forward with the ball is pretty incredible. Mbappe, Barcola and Olise - the way they play with each other and together is pretty special.
Four wins in four, you obviously take that.
There's still things to work on and correct, but the last time we had four for four we won the World Cup in 1998.
It's a good omen for now.
Media caption, Mbappe scores twice as France beat Sweden
Why France is planning to crash 4 July celebrationspublished at 09:53 BST 1 July
Paraguay v France (Sat, 22:00 BST)
FranceThat's four wins from four matches played now for France.
They play Paraguay next, in Philadelphia on Saturday (22:00 BST).
That will be 4 July - American Independence Day - in the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed, 250 years ago.
America is planning a party to end all parties, but expect the patriotic cheers to be mixed with cries of "Vive la France!"
Dominant France come out on toppublished at 09:44 BST 1 July
France 3-0 Sweden
There are no easy games at a World Cup, but this France side are certainly making them look easy.
Didier Deschamps' talented unit are favourites to win the World Cup for a reason.
And they showed it against Sweden in New Jersey, sweeping past Graham Potter's side thanks to another two goals from Kylian Mbappe and one from Bradley Barcola.
Les Bleus scored three goals, but the stats show it could have been more...
Thanks for joining uspublished at 09:37 BST 1 July
To anyone who is just dropping in on our World Cup round-up, this is what you have missed so far.
Click on the score links below to read the match details and watch the highlights from three last-32 ties played overnight:
We have been bringing you the amazing scenes from Mexico City, where fans are probably still partying into the early hours following Mexico's first win in the knockout stages of a World Cup in 40 years.
Supporters of the co-hosts are getting pretty excited, and who can blame them?
Mexico await either England or DR Congo in the last-16, with that match also to be played at Azteca Stadium on Sunday (Monday, 01:00 BST).
We are now moving onto another nation with reasons to be excited - France.
'Our expectations have gone up' - Mexico fanpublished at 09:29 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
BBC 5 Live BreakfastThat excitement was put into words by Mexico fan Ivan Toribo on 5 Live Breakfast:
"In my dreams we are going to win the World Cup. Our expectations were just to play all the games in Mexico, but realistically advance and or lose in this game [the forthcoming last-16 tie against either England or DR Congo].
"But just the way we are playing now, our expectations have gone up."
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico unbeaten in 10 World Cup matches at Estadio Aztecapublished at 09:26 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Mexico are unbeaten in the 10 matches they have played at Estadio Azteca across three World Cup finals.
They have won eight times and drawn twice, scoring 16 goals and only conceding two:
- 1970 World Cup: Mexico 0-0 Soviet Union (group stage)
- 1970 World Cup: Mexico 4-0 El Salvador (group stage)
- 1970 World Cup: Mexico 1-0 Belgium (group stage)
- 1986 World Cup: Mexico 2-1 Belgium (group stage)
- 1986 World Cup: Mexico 1-1 Paraguay (group stage)
- 1986 World Cup: Mexico 1-0 Iraq (group stage)
- 1986 World Cup: Mexico 2-0 Bulgaria (round of 16)
- 2026 World Cup: Mexico 2-0 South Africa (group stage)
- 2026 World Cup: Mexico 3-0 Czech Republic (group stage)
- 2026 World Cup: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador (round of 32)
Azteca is a fortress for Mexicopublished at 09:18 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Expectation and anticipation is bubbling over in Mexico, and who can blame the fans for getting excited, with one more game to come on home soil in the last 16.
Mexico have played 89 competitive matches in the Estadio Azteca, losing only twice. (W69 D17 L2).
Those two defeats were for World Cup qualifiers in this century (1-2 v Costa Rica, external in 2001, 1-2 v Honduras, external in 2013).
Image source, Getty ImagesMexico City streets fill with fanspublished at 09:16 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Wow, wow, wow.
Aerial views of fans gathering in Mexico City at the Angel of Independence statue and along the Avenue Reforma after Mexico's victory against Ecuador are fantastic.
Spectacular drone footage is doing the rounds on social media, external of firework displays and fans partying through the night in Mexico's capital after watching their team advance to the Round of 16.
Watch this video, external showing fans' reaction to Raul Jimenez's second goal for Mexico.
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Image source, Getty ImagesJimenez here, there, everywherepublished at 09:14 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Wolves striker Raul Jimenez added Mexico's second goal against Ecuador.
His finish in the top corner was one of 30 touches the 35-year-old had in the game.
I know 30 is not loads, but look at where his touches came.
Everywhere. Jimenez was everywhere. He played like a man possessed. His love of playing for Mexico, in Mexico is evident in everything he has done.
He scored and should have had another, but in the twilight of his career the former Fulham front man is enjoying a well-deserved moment in the sun.
Mexico first-half masterspublished at 09:10 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Mexico have not conceded a goal in the first half of their last 15 World Cup matches, the second longest streak in the competition's history.
Who has the longest streak? Well, that would be England with 19, from 1982 to 1998.
Image source, Getty ImagesEcuador finally concede more than one goalpublished at 09:00 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
You can only beat the team in front of you Ethan.
Today's opponents Ecuador conceded multiple goals in a match for the first time since a 2-1 loss to Venezuela in the Copa America in June 2024.
Mexico's double ended Ecuador's run of 26 straight matches holding opponents under two goals.
Ecuador had only conceded 11 goals throughout that 26 game-run.
Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involved - 'A lot of hype around the US and Mexico teams'published at 08:58 BST 1 July
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Don't think any of the three hosts have had a difficult game yet, very easy runs for them so far. A lot of hype around the US and Mexico teams, but will see how they match up in the proper knockout rounds.
Ethan, Manchester
Clean-sheet kingspublished at 08:55 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Attacking with pace and flair is one thing, but Mexico also do this from a solid platform.
Their 2-0 win over Ecuador in the last 32 saw them become only the third team in World Cup history to win their first four games in a single tournament without conceding.
They follow Italy in 1990 and Brazil in 1986.
Are Mexico employing 'rope-a-dope' tactics?published at 08:45 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Mexico's tactics do seem to mirror Muhamad Ali's classic rope-a-dope ploy in his heavyweight title win over George Foreman.
Give the opposition the ball, let them tire themselves out at altitude then hit them on the break.
Their goals against Ecuador came in the space of 10 first-half minutes - all of a sudden the contest was over.
Media caption, Mexico fans' wild celebrations after Jimenez goal
get involved Get Involved - 'Speed of the Mexican attack is frightening'published at 08:41 BST 1 July
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The speed of the Mexican attack is frightening. If they go through tonight, they will be the true acid test for England.
Seb, London
It’s pretty arrogant the way people have already decided England will be playing Mexico. We’ll see what the DR Congo have to say about that.
Charlie, South Wales
Clinical Mexico get job donepublished at 08:39 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
A lot has been made of the effect playing at altitude [2,000m above sea level] in Mexico City can have on the opposition.
Well Ecuador play their home games at 2,743m above sea level in Quito, so while the players may not have properly acclimatised to the conditions at Azteca Stadium, they would not have been completely alien to them.
Ecuador were permitted to have the ball in the second half and challenged to find a way through the Mexico defence, but they could not.
Mexico scored from their two shots on target in the first half, but make no mistake, they were both incredible finishes, powerful and accurate.
Ecuador conceded five goals in 18 qualifiers and finished second to Argentina. They were made to look very ordinary last night.
'The whole nation is behind Mexico'published at 08:35 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Ange Postecoglou
Former Australia manager on ITVWe did question the standard of Mexico, especially with the standard of their group. What we saw today was high-quality football.
The whole nation is behind them, we've seen the scenes. If it will be England going down to Mexico, it's going to be like stepping into a different World Cup for them.
Mexico possession - or lack of itpublished at 08:33 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Today's win over Ecuador continued a trend for Mexico at this World Cup.
They have scored eight goals in total over their four games and are yet to concede:
- Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
- Czech Republic 0-3 Mexico
- Mexico 1-0 South Korea
- Mexico 2-0 South Africa
Yet the co-hosts have done this without dominating the ball.
Mexico only had more possession than their opponents in one of their four matches - the opening win over South Africa
Image source, Getty ImagesThe goals in picturespublished at 08:28 BST 1 July
Mexico 2-0 Ecuador
Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez gave Mexico a healthy advantage over Ecuador in a breathless first half and they produced a controlled display after the break to win their first knockout game since 1986.
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FIFA World Cup Scores and fixtures
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Group A
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
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Group B
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
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Group C
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
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Group D
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
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Group E
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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Group F
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
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Group G
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
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Group H
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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Group I
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
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Group J
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
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Group K
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
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Group L
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
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3rd Place Ranking
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2 : 16th Finals
- Position 3 : Possible 16th Finals