{"id":2327,"date":"2026-06-28T11:12:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T08:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/world-cup-knockout-picture-clears-as-group-stage-ends-live-on-supersport\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T11:12:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T08:12:05","slug":"world-cup-knockout-picture-clears-as-group-stage-ends-live-on-supersport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/world-cup-knockout-picture-clears-as-group-stage-ends-live-on-supersport\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Knockout Picture Clears as Group Stage Ends Live on SuperSport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The World Cup group stage is now moving into a crucial stretch, with qualification spots, group standings and knockout-round seeding still up for grabs across multiple groups. With the tournament\u2019s momentum building, every remaining match is scheduled to be shown live on SuperSport through DStv and GOtv.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Every remaining group-stage match is live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv.<\/li>\n<li>Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil and Morocco have already qualified.<\/li>\n<li>United States, France, Argentina, Colombia and Portugal have effectively secured knockout berths.<\/li>\n<li>Morocco, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and South Africa are through, while Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde and Algeria remain in contention.<\/li>\n<li>Senegal, Tunisia and DR Congo are eliminated.<\/li>\n<li>France vs Norway, Japan vs Sweden, and Tunisia vs Netherlands headline the Friday slate.<\/li>\n<li>Colombia vs Portugal and Algeria vs Austria mark Sunday\u2019s final-round fixtures, alongside Argentina\u2019s match against Jordan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Brazil and Morocco have already booked their places after finishing their group schedules. They join a growing list of teams, including the United States, France, Argentina, Colombia and Portugal, which have positioned themselves well enough to reach the knockout phase before their last group games.<\/p>\n<p>Across Africa, the picture is mixed and still not fully settled. Morocco, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and South Africa have progressed, but Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde and Algeria are still battling for the remaining places heading into the final round. Senegal, Tunisia and DR Congo have already been ruled out.<\/p>\n<h3>Big group-stage clashes ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Several of the tournament\u2019s most eagerly anticipated match-ups are still to come. On Friday, France take on Norway at 8:00 pm, with Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Erling Haaland both in the spotlight as they look to influence the race for top spot in Group I.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier that day, Japan play Sweden at 12:00 am in a decisive Group F encounter, while Tunisia face the Netherlands at the same time. The stakes are high across both fixtures, with group positioning and qualification scenarios hinging on the results.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday brings a packed menu of games as Cape Verde meet Saudi Arabia and Uruguay clash with Spain at 1:00 am. Later, Egypt face Iran and Belgium take on New Zealand at 4:00 am, before the night closes with Croatia vs Ghana and Panama vs England at 10:00 pm, where qualification implications remain very much alive.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday\u2019s programme delivers the final group-stage matches with major knockout consequences. Colombia will play Portugal at 12:30 am, while Algeria meets Austria at 3:00 am in a direct contest for advancement. Argentina have also completed their group campaign against Jordan, as Lionel Messi continues his pursuit of the Golden Boot.<\/p>\n<p>Messi is currently leading the scoring chart on five goals, with Vinicius Junior, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 level on four apiece. Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited his own challenge after scoring twice in Portugal\u2019s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n<p>All remaining group-stage fixtures will be streamed live on SS World Cup Central (DStv channel 202, GOtv channel 61) and SS World Cup Extra (DStv channel 203, GOtv channel 65), ensuring fans can follow every twist as the knockout line-up begins to take shape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Cup group stage is now moving into a crucial stretch, with qualification spots, group standings and knockout-round seeding still up for grabs across multiple groups. With the tournament\u2019s momentum building, every remaining match is scheduled to be shown live on SuperSport through DStv and GOtv. 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