The draw for the second qualifying round of this season’s FA Cup has been completed, according to the Daily Post. Eighty ties are scheduled to be played across England on the weekend of Saturday, September 19. The round features clubs from the lower levels of the English football pyramid, including several former Football League sides still competing for a place in the first round proper of the competition.

Qualifying matches for the fourth season of the 1xCup have concluded, with 24 teams advancing from among Nigeria's top amateur football clubs. According to the Daily Post, the qualifiers featured thrilling moments and unpredictable outcomes as clubs competed for a place in the next round. A date for the group-stage draw has now been announced, and the remaining teams will continue their pursuit of the 1xCup 2026 trophy and a N20 million prize.

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 fixtures have been confirmed following an exciting knockout phase that included significant upsets, notably the elimination of Germany and the Netherlands, both of which lost in penalty shootouts.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has established its knockout stage format, detailing the criteria and rules for qualification. The article provides information on which teams have successfully qualified for the round of 32, as well as those that have not.

England will compete against Mexico in a Round of 16 match at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday during the World Cup. Meanwhile, Norway, led by Erling Haaland, aims to challenge Brazil as teams vie for quarter-final positions. This matchup follows France and Morocco securing their spots in the tournament's last eight, with two more places available.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is underway, with several teams advancing to the round of 32 while others have been eliminated. This tournament marks the first expansion to 48 teams, accompanied by a new qualification system that allows more nations, including some third-placed teams, to progress to the knockout rounds, according to The Kenya Times.