Mexico advances with 2-0 win over Ecuador; France beats Sweden 3-0 behind Kylian Mbappé brace; Haaland scores as Norway beats Ivory Coast 2-1

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With a 2-0 win tonight against Ecuador at Estadio Azteca, Mexico has won in the World Cup knockout round for the first time since 1986.

It earned its victory thanks once again to a stingy defense that held a fourth consecutive opponent scoreless, the longest streak in Mexico's history at a single World Cup.

Next in the round of 16, Mexico will face the winner of Wednesday's match between England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A new rule established for this World Cup has been used to send off Ecuador's Piero Hincapié with a red card.

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The rule, instituted to discourage abusive language, dictates that any player who covers his mouth to make a comment to an opponent during a confrontation can be issued a red card and sent off. A video review by officials ruled that that applied to Hincapié in the third minute of stoppage time.

Seven minutes are all that is left between Mexico and its first knockout stage victory in four decades.

In the 88th minute, Mexico remains in firm control of closing out a 2-0 win against Ecuador and moving into the round of 16.

Mexico hasn't tried to be nearly as aggressive in the second half on attack, content to deny Ecuador's offensive attempts and run out the clock.

Both teams are substituting liberally with the match reaches the latter stages as Ecuador searches for a spark while Mexico adds fresh legs to maintain its 2-0 lead.

Mexico had already taken off 17-year-old Gilberto Mora before star goal-scorer Julián Quiñones was taken off, too. Quiñones scored the opening goal of the group stage for Mexico and tonight scored its first goal of the knockout round.

It was a difficult opportunity to score, but Ecuador has to take advantage of any it can get right now trailing 2-0.

In the 74th minute, Kevin Rodríguez tracked down a long ball behind Mexico's defense and tried to poke it past goalkeeper Raúl Rangel as they nearly collided. The touch wasn't accurate enough, though, and the ball harmlessly rolled a few feet wide left.

Oh, what a one-handed save by Ecuadorian goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez to deny a beautifully struck header by Mexico's Cesar Montes in the 67th minute.

Despite a box full of Ecuadorian players, Montes was allowed to run free for a clean attempt at what would have been a third goal of the night for Mexico.

Defending like that makes you wonder whether Mexico has another goal in it.

After playing on its proverbial back foot for much of this game while trying to repel Mexico's constant attacks, Ecuador in the second half has begun to regain possession to a greater degree.

But Mexico has kept it at bay at every time it has tried to inch back into the game. The latest was a pass over the top of Mexico's defense to Nilson Angulo that Angulo couldn't corral before it rolled out of bounds.

Mexico, which came in with three consecutive clean sheets, seems content to frustrate Ecuador and play on the counter to try to kill off the game.

Ecuador made two lineup changes at halftime, seemingly aimed at fixing the defensive breakdowns that led to a pair of Mexico goals.

Defenders Yaimar Medina and Ángelo Preciado take their place and will try to contain an attack that produced 10 attempts at the goal in the first half.

Various pets wear Mexico's colors in Mexico City.  Getty Images; FIFA

Merlin the duck has become a viral sensation supporting Mexico in the World Cup, but it's clear animals of the furred variety are urging on the team, too, as seen through various dogs also sporting green, white and red.

Co-host Mexico leads Ecuador 2-0 and is trying to hold its fourth consecutive opponent of this tournament scoreless.

The numbers tell the story of which team has been in control since the start.

Mexico had 10 attempts on goal in the first half to Ecuador's three. Here is the daunting part for Ecuador as it attempts to regroup: To win, it will have to do something no other team has done in this tournament — score a goal against Mexico (and then do it again).

Alan Franco of Ecuador has been given a yellow card after he was late on a challenge with Julián Quiñones. We're almost through the five minutes of added time.

Somehow, Ecuador's back line could not keep track of Mexico's Raul Jiménez, even after he scored tonight's second goal.

Running toward the goal, Jorge Sanchez cut a pass back toward the middle of the field, where Jiménez was wide open, but his one-touch shot attempt bounced wide of the goal.

For the second time in this half, Ecuador's John Yeboah found enough room against the ultra-stingy Mexican defense to fire a shot on goal, but just like the first attempt, this one could not find the back of the net.

Yeboah's shot was blocked superbly by Raúl Rangel.

Ecuador hasn't been without its chances, but from corners to a free kick, none of its set pieces has come close to threatening this Mexico lead.

Ecuador couldn't clear a Mexican advance in the 30th minute, allowing Jiménez to win back the ball, pass to Quiñones and receive the pass back just inside the 18-yard box.

Jiménez then drilled a shot to the right to give Mexico a dominant 2-0 start.

He has now scored 47 goals as an international, the second most in Mexican history.

Even though FIFA announced before the match that the one-hour weather delay would lead the game to be played without hydration breaks, Mexico and Ecuador have retreated to their benches in the 27th minute for a brief reprieve.

Julian Quiñones #16 of Mexico celebrates scoring his team's first goal. Luke Hales / Getty Images

After threatening to score since the match began, Mexico gets on the board to lead 1-0 after Julián Quiñones sneaked a right-footed missile into the near post in the 22nd minute to lead in this knockout game.

Quiñones cleverly stayed onside while he collected a deep assist from Roberto Alvarado, then pushed the ball ahead all by himself before he buried the go-ahead goal.

John Yeboah of Ecuador looked as though he'd run into a roadblock when he collided with César Montes on his run into the box, but he nutmegged the Mexico defender and fired a shot at the near post. The shot deflected off the post, just to the left of a breakthrough goal.

Mora, only 17, has not looked daunted in the slightest to be on the pitch in a World Cup knockout game.

His second attempt on goal came in the 15th minute, when he used his dribble to wriggle free on the left side of the goal and fire a shot that curved just wide of the far post.

Gilberto Mora, Luis Romo and Raul Jiménez all have been given high-quality opportunities to score for Mexico within the first six minutes, but each attempt was just off target.

An unmarked Jiménez missed the best of the opportunities in the seventh minute, when Romo sent in a beautiful cross to him from the right down the left, but Mexico's No. 9 could only head wide.

Ecuador, meanwhile, has barely had possession on Mexico's side of the pitch.

This tournament is only the fifth World Cup that Ecuador has played in, and in that scant history the deepest it has ever advanced is the round of 16 — 20 years ago.

This year's team could match that with a win tonight in Mexico City.

Kickoff has finally arrived in Mexico City.

The winner of tonight's game will advance to the round of 16 and play the winner of tomorrow's matchup between England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Notably among Mexico's starters is 17-year-old Gilberto Mora.

Ecuador's starters:

As the weather cleared in Mexico City, players began warming up about 10 minutes ago ahead of the expected 10 p.m. ET start.

"The match has been delayed" Carlos Perez Gallardo / Reuters

FIFA says the risk of lightning near the stadium in Mexico City will push back the start of Mexico's match against Ecuador by one hour, with kickoff expected around 10 p.m. ET.

"No hydration breaks will take place during this match," FIFA wrote. "The safety and security of all individuals is FIFA’s priority. We thank all fans for their understanding and cooperation."

The storm hits the stadium in Mexico City. David Ramos / Getty Images

A storm rolling through Mexico City has delayed the start of this knockout stage game, and it’s unclear when it will kick off.

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"The match will begin when deemed safe," FIFA said.

It isn't only that Mexico will play tonight's round of 32 knockout game on home soil that could provide an advantage: It's that "El Tri" is playing at Estadio Azteca.

Across World Cups hosted there in 1970, 1986 and 2026, Mexico is unbeaten in the stadium, with five wins and four draws.

Yet, Ecuador has overcome seemingly long-shot odds before in this tournament. After it lost its tournament opener to Ivory Coast and drew against Curaçao, "La Tri" resurrected its World Cup hopes by stunning Germany on Thursday to clinch a spot in the knockout round at the last moment.

Mexico has won four consecutive World Cup games and hasn't conceded a goal in its last six World Cup games played on home soil. But there is a thornier bit of history to consider, too, for the hosts: In its last 14 matches against South American opponents in the World Cup, Mexico has won just one time, in 2002 — against Ecuador.

Javier Aguirre says his Mexico side will need an almost perfect performance today to keep its World Cup run alive when it faces Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium, where the co-hosts hope home support can again become their 12th man.

Mexico topped Group A with three wins, with six goals and none conceded, while Ecuador reached the knockout stage after a 2-1 comeback win over Germany.

Aguirre, who has coached Mexico at two previous World Cups, said today’s last-32 build-up felt different because of the stage and setting.

“This is the first time ever that playing at home is like playing your number 12,” Aguirre said. “Nonetheless, we are aware that we have a country backing us, which is highly, highly encouraging and motivating.”

Norway fans during today's game against Ivory Coast. Juan Figueroa / The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images

As thousands of fans filtered out of a World Cup watch party in Oslo’s largest ice hockey arena tonight, Olaf Tufte was beaming.

For Tufte, a seven-time Olympian and one of most revered rowers in Norway’s history, the only thing better than watching his home nation advance to the World Cup’s round of 16 was watching it and its supporters follow the 2-1 win over Ivory Coast with a “Viking Row” celebration. 

“Everybody watches soccer, everybody has a feeling for soccer, and now suddenly the whole world is rowing,” Tufte told NBC News. “All footballers are rowing all over the place, and we just love it, because we love rowing.”

The Norwegians’ celebration has become a hallmark of the tournament, as indistinguishable from the team as Erling Haaland, the superstar whose deciding goal in the 86th minute was his fifth of the World Cup. Norwegian players and supporters sit in formation, as if in a boat, pulling their arms through the air while following the beat of a drum.

Fans have been seen performing the row on an escalator in Boston. Members of Norway’s Parliament have even done it in their official chamber.

And the team has followed along, too.

The celebration, whose invention has been credited to an elementary school teacher, was inspired by the Thunder Clap, which Icelandic fans debuted in unison at the 2016 European Championships before they took it to the World Cup two years later. 

“They wanted to be even better and more Viking-wise than Iceland did, and what’s more of a Viking than actually rowing to the other country and just embrace everything and win it over?” Tufte said.

Norwegian players after their victory in Dallas today.  Hugo Rivera / Jam Media via Getty Images

Olympic sports are a matter of national pride in Norway, and Tufte’s success as a two-time world champion and four-time Olympic medalist — including golds in single sculls in 2004 and 2008 — put him in the national spotlight for years. Yet, attention tends to recede quickly in the years between Olympics, and Tufte said rowing remains a niche sport with a small budget.

Soccer, meanwhile, is Norway's most popular sport. It’s why the unexpected attention on the “Viking Row” has been an unexpected boon, Tufte said. Norway’s rowing federation quickly created a website to capitalize on what it hopes is a surge of interest.

“I would wish that the Olympics in L.A. was next week,” Tufte said. “That would be perfect.” 

As Norway has advanced in the World Cup, the atmosphere has grown more frenzied in the country than even during a summer or winter Olympics, Tufte said. That means more people than ever in Norway are suddenly rowing.

Tufte is focused on the fun it has generated. He'll worry about everyone’s form later.

“I get asked a lot, like, ‘How is the technique, is it OK?’ And I’m like, who cares!” Tufte said. “It looks like rowing, and there’s a lot of people having just a very good [time].”

With a 3-0 defeat from France, Sweden's journey at this World Cup is over.

France advances to face Paraguay in Philadelphia on July 4 in the round of 16.

This game is almost over. Fans are heading for the exits already.

In a sign that France most likely considers this game over, Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé walked off the pitch in the 85th minute.

Both were essential in today's attack, with Mbappé scoring two goals and Olise registering two assists. The French lead 3-0.

Jean-Philippe Mateta and Rayan Cherki were substituted on.

The Golden Boot race is heating up now that we've entered the knockout round. By scoring two goals today, France's Kylian Mbappé has tied Argentina's Lionel Messi for most goals in the tournament, with six. Norway's Erling Haaland also scored today to move himself up the leaderboard. Here's how things stand:

1. Lionel Messi: 6 goals in three games
2. Kylian Mbappé: 6 goals in four games
3. Erling Haaland: 5 goals in three games
4. Vinícius Júnior: 4 goals in four games
5. Ousmane Dembélé: 4 goals in four games

Ousmane Dembelé and Jules Koundé headed to France's bench in the 75th minute with a 3-0 lead against Sweden.

Desire Doué and Malo Gusto ran on in their stead. Moments later, France substituted Lucas Digné for Théo Hernandez.

Just five days after breaking the World Cup attendance record, FIFA announced a new landmark of 5 million attendees during the second half of the France vs. Sweden knockout game.

FIFA's previous record was set in 1994, when the U.S. last hosted, with a total of 3,587,538 people attending matches from the group stage to the final. Last week that record was broken before the group stage concluded.

This is the largest World Cup ever put on by FIFA, with an expanded format that includes 48 teams from around the world. That means there will be an additional 40 games this summer in comparison with the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Kylian Mbappé earns himself a brace in the 74th minute from a back-heel pass from Michael Olise. The French captain received the perfect pass and powered in a right-footed shot from inside the box.

French and Swedish players broke in the second half for another hydration break. Fans booed the pause in play but I'm sure the players were grateful for some water in this 90 degree heat.

Jacob Widell Zetterstrom threw his body to the right to defend against a hard kick from France's Michael Olise. It was a narrow save from the Swedish keeper to avoid yet another France goal.

France is leading Sweden in basically every statistical category:

Possession: 67% vs. 33%

Shots on goal: 7 vs. 1

Expected goals: 1.48 vs. 0.33

France's Bradley Barcola scored off an assist from Michael Olise in the 53rd minute.

Olise's footwork was on full display in that play as he nutmegged the ball through a Swedish defender's legs to make a break for Barcola. From the center of the box, Barcola struck before Swedish keeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom could react. France leads Sweden 2-0.

The teams have returned for the second half with France leading 1-0.

This was pretty wild to watch in person. Olise had space in the middle of the field and attempted a bicycle kick -- and it nearly went it, had the ball not hit the post. Would've been the goal of the tournament. See for yourself below.

This game has been heart-stopping so far as France's attacking presence spent 45 minutes struggling to figure out a way through Sweden's defense before Kylian Mbappé finally cracked the code.

The French captain led Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembelé and Bradley Barcola in taking up residence in the attacking third through the first half, with all four of the men taking shots on target without success. Sweden's backline has bolstered keeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, who has had to make some close saves so far.

Though Sweden has spent much of this game on the backfoot, they've been swift in their counterattacks when given the opportunity. Sweden's Alexander Isak has had at least two chances but just wasn't able to deliver.

Sweden will have to find a way to increase its attacking presence without opening any gaps for France on the back line.

France and Sweden will play on for another three minutes in the first half.

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Kylian Mbappé drew first blood in today's knock out, putting France ahead just before the end of the first half.

The French captain found the back of the net after Ousmane Dembele played a corner to him in the 45th minute of the match. That's Mbappé's fifth goal of the tournament.

Michael Olise has been brilliant for France so far this tournament. He was just taken down hard in the middle of the field and was noticeably limping when he got up. He'll apparently stay in the game, but we'll see if it affects his play.

He came oh-so-close to scoring here.

The last 10 minutes has offered an incredible defense from Sweden as France relentlessly knocked on the door.

Swedish's back line was able to deflect four shots on target from Kylian Mbappé and Adrien Rabiot between the 28th and 32nd minute of the game in an impressive press from France, with Mbappé's shot hitting the post. He was hungry for another goal in this golden boot race.

Not long after, Swedish keeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom got remarkably lucky when a bicycle kick from Michael Olise was deflected off the post in the 36th minute.

France has been on the attack, but hasn't had any prime opportunities just yet, aside from Kylian Mbappé's breakaway that was called offside. The fans started doing the wave here around the 17-minute mark. They're anxious for some action, too.

Kylian Mbappé found the back of the net in the 20th minute, but the flag went up.

A review by VAR showed his left arm and knee were offsides when he received the pass in Sweden's defensive half.

In the 19th minute, Barcola made a nice run down the left side, and appeared to have an opening. But he sailed the shot over the net. The last time France played at MetLife, against Senegal in the group stage, Barcola scored a goal. Maybe he just likes playing here.

All Kylian Mbappé has to do is touch the ball in the box and France fans will start screaming apparently. The World Cup champion and French captain is getting a lot of love from the crowd, who were singing his name in the first half.

He gave them something to get excited about in the 16th minute when Mbappé had a strong shot on target that was caught by the keeper, causing the 27-year-old to punch the air in frustration.

France has taken the majority of possession in these first 10 minutes but has not quite figured out how to break through the back line despite spending some time in the final third.

Sweden used a five-man defense through the group stage but moved to a four-man presence for today's round of 32 game. It was a smart decision for a knockout where scoring is vital without sacrificing too much space to the talented French striker Kylian Mbappé.

It's also allowed Sweden to be more present on the attack. Alexander Isak hit a shot on goal in the first three minutes for Sweden but was quickly caught by French keeper Mike Maignan.

Players for France and Sweden have begun their very first knockout game of this tournament.

The stakes are high and so is the temperature.

Bradley Barcola returns to the starting lineup for France after beginning the Norway group stage match from the bench last week.

Victor Lindelöf will captain Sweden's starters in today's match.

Argentina. USA. Colombia. England. Mexico. Iran.

These are just a few of the many different jerseys I saw wandering around the concourse at New York/New Jersey Stadium in the hours before the match. Because today's game wasn't finalized until late last week, there were likely hundreds of fans who bought tickets in the hopes their own teams would be playing.

But of course, there's still a strong contingent of French and Swedish supporters in blue and yellow filling up the stands.

Only three teams won all three group stage games of this World Cup: France, Argentina and Mexico. Les Bleus have arguably been the standout team of the tournament so far, scoring 10 times and conceding two.

Sweden leaked five goals against the Netherlands in the group stage and seven in total. France’s Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, who each already have four goals in the tournament, will be licking their lips.

France will be considerable favorites to advance when they face Sweden in their round of 32 clash today.

France leaned on their wealth of attacking talent to win Group I. Kylian Mbappé scored twice in each of their first two wins. Then, Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat trick powered Les Bleus to a 4-1 victory over heavily rotated Norway in the group finale.

Overall, manager Didier Deschamps’ side outscored opponents 10-2 in the group phase. And while the knockout rounds are traditionally where things get more conservative, France have often been a successful exception to the rule.

In the 2018 knockout phase, they outscored their single-elimination foes 11-5 en route to their second World Cup trophy. In 2022, it was 10-5, with the French losing the final on penalties to Argentina after an enthralling 3-3 draw.

On the 12:30 p.m. ET train leaving Penn Station in New York, a voice came over the speaker system and urged the fans to make some noise. "You all look like you're going to a funeral — not a World Cup," he said. "Let's go!"

To be fair to the fans, the game was still more than four hours away.

One of the hottest-ticket items in the group stage was a souvenir cup given away when you purchased a Coca-Cola product. Each cup was emblazoned with the match date, location, number and which teams were playing.

But now that we're in the knockout stages, the cups are no longer displaying which nations are playing, saying "Round 32" instead.

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It's the type of scorching day in New Jersey that makes you pray for a few clouds in the sky.

It's 90 degrees here at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) with just the slightest breeze to cut the thick, hot air, and cloud cover will hopefully keep the sunburn at bay. A touch of rain fell down as I walked in, but it seems like the light sprinkle is the worst of it, until thunderstorms roll in later this week.

It's 90 degrees here at New York/New Jersey Stadium today. Doha Madani / NBC News

France and Sweden are lucky to be playing here today rather than later in the week, when the heat index threatens to peak into the 100s.

After their win over Ivory Coast, the Norwegian team marked the moment with the now-viral "Viking row."

That’s history for Norway, which wins a World Cup knockout match for the first time in the country’s history.

Erling Haaland’s light touch for a goal in the 86th minute proved to be the winner.

Nyland just got an arm up on a swinging free kick from Amad Diallo that was headed for the corner of the goal.

Ivory Coast is down to a precious few minutes to push this match into extra time.

Erling Haaland continues his World Cup goal streak!

After scoring in his first two matches, Haaland is on the board again today. Off a pass from Patrick Berg, Haaland casually flicked the ball into an open goal with his left foot.

Norway now leads 2-1 with less than five minutes to go until stoppage time.

What a run from Amad Diallo to tie this match at 1-1.

Diallo ran a give-and-go with Nicolas Pépé while coming down the right side, did a tiny bit of dancing in the box, and then buried home a left-footed strike to get Ivory Coast on the board.

Nusa scored the lone goal of this match, but he’s one of two Norway players coming off the pitch after the hydration break.

Oscar Bobb and Andreas Schjelderup are now in the game.

That was close!

Off a corner kick, Norway had a fantastic chance at a second goal, but Torbjørn Heggem’s volley was stopped by a defender in front of the net.

We’re now at the second-half hydration break, with Norway still leading 1-0.

Nyland made a save on Ivory Coast’s best chance of the game so far.

Nicolas Pépé had a deflection land at his feet on the right side of the box, but his strong left-footer was stopped by Nyland.

Let’s see if Ivory Coast can find an equalizer or if Norway can add to its lead.

Ivory Coast will be on the hunt for an equalizer in the second half, as the first ends with Norway in front.

Both sides turned up the heat after the hydration break, with the offensive aggression picking up. Ivory Coast needs to keep its foot on the gas, as Erling Haaland has been knocking on the door for a goal of his own for Norway.

Erling Haaland received a header from Alexander Sørloth right in front of the net, but he couldn’t make clean contact on a left-footed volley and his shot was deflected out of bounds.

In the 39th minute, Norway has taken a 1-0 lead.

After receiving the ball on the left of the box, Antonio Nusa made his way closer to the goal before lifting a swinging shot into the net.

Norway is now ahead as we approach halftime.

Erling Haaland had a decent chance from right outside the penalty box, but he couldn’t get enough juice on his header. It was easily saved by Yahia Fofana.

Pépé was on the receiving end of a great cross from Yan Diomande, but his right-footed volley from the right side of the box was deflected out of bounds.

Pretty even match so far. Ivory Coast has a slim lead in expected goals (0.16 to 0.03), but neither side is generating great chances early.

Konan got himself free on the left side of the box for a shot, but he hit the side of the net.

Outside of an Erling Haaland header that was easily deflected by an Ivory Coast defender, not a lot of aggression over the first 10 minutes of this match. Both sides seem to still be figuring each other out.

We’re underway in Arlington, Texas. Let’s see if this match can live up to the drama we witnessed yesterday.

Antonio Nusa of Norway controls the ball under pressure from Guela Doue of Ivory Coast. Lars Baron / Getty Images

For Norway:

For Ivory Coast:

Norway captain Martin Odegaard won the Premier League with Arsenal in May and reached the Champions League final, but the midfielder says the pinnacle of his career will come today when his side faces Ivory Coast in the World Cup.

The midfielder, who made his senior debut in the Norwegian top flight at the age of 15, led Norway to their first World Cup since 1998, where they won their first two games to progress from the group, setting up a clash against the African side with a place in the last 16 at stake.

Asked by broadcaster TV2 what he would say to his younger self, the 27-year-old beamed.

“I would have said that it’s huge, to live the dream of playing the finals in the World Cup, it’s fantastic, a huge and fantastic feeling,” he said.

Norwegian soccer fans are going viral for invading the U.S. with their “Viking row” after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The trend first emerged in March as Norway was preparing for the World Cup and has quickly become the country’s trademark national celebration.

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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann wants to remain in charge of the four-time world champions despite their shock World Cup exit on penalties to outsiders Paraguay in the round of 32 yesterday.

The 38-year-old, who took over in 2023 and became the youngest coach in a World Cup knockout match in 40 years, saw his team crash out early for a third straight World Cup after group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, putting his future in doubt.

“This is no longer in my hands but I am ready if they want,” Nagelsmann said of his future. “If someone does not want this then they have to tell me. I want to continue.”

“I’m not someone who runs away,” he said. “I want to continue, but in football, you don’t always have control over things. If the DFB (German FA) wants it, then I will prepare for the European Championship and the Nations League.”

A tension-filled end to a wildly entertaining second day of round of 32 play at the World Cup saw Morocco come back to beat the Netherlands after penalties in Monterrey, Mexico, yesterday.

Cody Gakpo’s second-half goal looked set to be a poignant winner after tragedy struck his family this month, but it was answered by Fulham’s Issa Diop in stoppage time, and 30 minutes of extra time could not divide these foes.

Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick look at who the odds favor among France, Argentina, Spain and England to take home the trophy.