The 2026 World Cup group stages are nearing their conclusion with England and Scotland hoping to reach the knockout stages

England will secure their spot in the World Cup knockout stages with a win over Ghana, but who will they face in the last 32 and beyond?

World Cup 2026 England face Ghana in Foxborough with top spot in Group L on the line, as both sides chase a place in the expanded round of 32 today.

The Tartan Army's theoretical route to the World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey has been mapped out

England's potential path to the World Cup final revolves around the outcome of their next two Group L matches

Scotland faces Brazil on June 24, 2026, in Miami needing at least a draw to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage from Group C.

Scotland face Brazil on Wednesday night in a bid to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time

The Tartan Army have been fantastic in their support and will be looking to get the result they desperately need to stay in the World Cup as they face Brazil in their final group…

Scotland sits on three points with zero goal difference at the 2026 World Cup. Their historic knockout-stage hopes hinge on the Brazil match and other group

Scotland are aiming to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in the country's history

The 52nd game of the 2026 World Cup pits Scotland against Brazil in Miami.

Which teams will reach the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup and who is heading home early?

The 2026 World Cup group stages are nearing their conclusion with England and Scotland hoping to reach the knockout stages

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