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A Baena goal gives Spain a 1-0 win over Uruguay and top spot in Group H
Álex Baena scored the only goal of a tense clash that sends Spain through as group winners and knocks out Bielsa's Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup.
Dembélé hits a hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to finish the group with a perfect record
An Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick and a late Désiré Doué strike led France, who topped Group I with a perfect record despite Aasgaard's goal at the 2026 World Cup.
Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0 with a Pape Gueye brace but fall short of the last 16
Habib Diarra, Ismaïla Sarr, a Pape Gueye brace and Iliman Ndiaye sealed Senegal's rout, though despite the emphatic win they finish third in Group I at the 2026 World Cup.
Paraguay and Australia draw 0-0, a result that sends the Socceroos through
The goalless draw in Santa Clara qualifies Australia as Group D runners-up and leaves Paraguay third, awaiting the best third-placed sides at the 2026 World Cup.
Türkiye stun the USA 3-2 with a Kaan Ayhan goal deep in stoppage time
Trusty and Berhalter twice put the USA ahead, but Arda Güler, Barış Alper Yılmaz and Kaan Ayhan in the 90+8 handed Türkiye a dramatic win at the 2026 World Cup.
Netherlands beat Tunisia 1-3 to top Group F
An own goal from Skhiri plus strikes from Brobbey and Van Hecke saw the Netherlands top the group despite Mastouri's goal at the 2026 World Cup.