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Best team, moments, matches and players of World Cup group stage

As the World Cup group stages come to an end, BBC Sport reporters pick their highlights so far.

2026-06-28 · 08:07 UTC
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Are Iran the unluckiest side in World Cup history?

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Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie

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BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.

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Knockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?

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Austria score dramatic late equaliser against Algeria as both progress

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