Ounahi Brace Sends Morocco to World Cup Quartefinals
Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace to eliminate co-hosts Canada and send Morocco into the World Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 win on Saturday afternoon at Houston Stadium.
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Canada’s Historic Run Meets Morocco’s World Cup Experience
Canada has already made history at the 2026 World Cup, but standing in their way is a Morocco side looking to build on its remarkable run from 2022. A place in the quarterfinals, and Houston’s final World Cup match, awaits.
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Brazil vs Japan: Photo Gallery
Brazil scored in second half stoppage time to beat Japan 2-1 on Monday at Houston Stadium to advance to the Round of 16.
📸 Relive the match through the lens of our photographer Omar Duran with our full photo gallery from Houston Stadium.
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Martinelli’s Late Winner Gives Brazil Comeback Win
Brazil are into the Round of 16!
Japan led through Kaishu Sano, but Casemiro leveled before Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner sealed a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory in Houston.
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Brazil and Japan Set for High-Stakes Knockout Clash
Knockout soccer arrives in Houston.
Five-time champions Brazil begin their quest for a sixth World Cup title against a Japan side looking to win a knockout round match for the first time. One team moves on, one heads home.
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Win and In: Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia Battle for a Place in the Knockout Round
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia meet in Houston tonight with a spot in the Round of 32 on the line. Cape Verde are chasing a historic first World Cup win, while Saudi Arabia look to keep their knockout hopes alive.
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Portugal vs Uzbekistan: Photo Gallery
Portugal picked up three points with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday at Houston Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace to become the first player to ever score in six World Cups.
📸 Relive the match through the lens of our photographer Omar Duran with our full photo gallery from Houston Stadium.
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Ronaldo Brace Leads Portugal to Dominant Win
Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics in emphatic fashion, scoring twice as Portugal cruised to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in Houston. The brace made Ronaldo the first player ever to score in six different World Cups and sent Portugal to the top of Group K.
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Portugal Look to Get Back on Track Against Uzbekistan in Houston
Portugal entered the tournament as a contender, but a disappointing draw against DR Congo has already raised questions. Now Cristiano Ronaldo and company look to secure their first win of the World Cup when they face tournament newcomers Uzbekistan today in Houston.
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Netherlands vs Sweden: Photo Gallery
The Netherlands picked up three points with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden on Saturday at Houston Stadium. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored braces to send the Dutch joint top of Group F.
📸 Relive the match through the lens of our photographer Omar Duran with our full photo gallery from Houston Stadium.
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Dutch Dominant: Netherlands Beats Sweden 5-1
The Netherlands responded in emphatic fashion. Braces from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo powered the Dutch to a 5-1 win over Sweden at Houston Stadium, putting them atop Group F.
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Netherlands Face Crucial Test Against High-Flying Sweden in Houston
The pressure is on for the Netherlands as they face a Sweden side fresh off a dominant 5-1 victory. With stars like Cody Gakpo, Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak, and Yasin Ayari on display, expect fireworks today at Houston Stadium.
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Portugal vs DR Congo: Photo Gallery
Portugal and DR Congo played to an entertaining 1-1 draw on Wednesday. Portugal got on the board early but DR Congo scored their first ever world cup goal just before halftime and earned their first ever point in the tournament.
📸 Relive the match through the lens of our photographer Omar Duran with our full photo gallery from Houston Stadium.
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DR Congo Holds Portugal to 1-1 Draw in Houston
DR Congo made history in Houston. Yoane Wissa's first-half stoppage-time equalizer secured the nation's first-ever World Cup goal and a memorable 1-1 draw against Portugal despite Cristiano Ronaldo's record-setting sixth World Cup appearance.
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Portugal and DR Congo Take the Stage in Houston
Cristiano Ronaldo could make even more World Cup history today as Portugal opens its 2026 campaign against DR Congo in Houston. Can the Seleção make a title run, or will the Leopards pull off a shock result in their first World Cup appearance since 1974?
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Germany vs Curacao: Photo Gallery
Germany put on a show in Houston, defeating Curacao 7-1 to begin their World Cup journey.
📸 Relive the match through the lens of our photographer Omar Duran with our full photo gallery from Houston Stadium.
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Germany Too Much for Curacao in Houston’s World Cup Opener
After Curacao stunned the Houston crowd with its first-ever World Cup goal, Germany responded with six unanswered goals to cruise to a 7-1 victory and take control of Group E.
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Germany and Curacao Clash in Houston’s World Cup Opener
The wait is over. Houston officially becomes a World Cup city today as Germany and Curaçao kick off the city's first match of the 2026 tournament. We preview Germany's championship aspirations, Curaçao's historic World Cup debut, and what this moment means for Houston as the world turns its attention to the Bayou City.
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World Cup Golden Boot Draft
We held a World Cup Golden Boot draft with three of our Bayou City staff along with our friends César Procel from TUDN, David Castro from CG Sports Media, and Luis Ortiz from KHOU. Check out the teams and let us know who you think will be the winner!
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Bayou City Soccer 2026 World Cup predictions
The Bayou City Soccer staff has locked in our 2026 World Cup predictions. Who wins it all? Who claims the Golden Boot? Which team will surprise everyone?
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