It has been a FIFA World Cup full of controversy when it comes to the Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team.

Wondering what happens if England beats, loses to, or draws with France? Here's how the World Cup bronze-medal match will be decided.

England, led by Harry Kane, will face a tough challenge against DR Congo, a team they must defeat to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England finished atop the final Group L standings at the 2026 World Cup, keeping their hopes of a ...

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round is underway. Here's what happens if a match is tied after 90 minutes and why draws are no longer allowed. (AP Photo)

If the FIFA World Cup final is level after extra time, the trophy is decided by a penalty shootout. Here's how the rules work, from how many penalties each team gets to sudden death and which World Cup finals have been settled from the spot.

Find out the position of each of the competing nations, ranked from 1-48, following the completion of the event in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

For some teams in North America, the World Cup will be over far more quickly than they would like.