Algeria and Democratic Republic of Congo advanced to knockout stage

Lionel Messi scored a late goal, extending his lead in the Golden Boot race during the World Cup group stage. Algeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo advanced to the knockout stage, while France and Argentina finished group play with perfect records. The knockout round bracket has been set, with the first matches taking place today. South Korea's president expressed frustration over the team's early exit from the tournament. Jürgen Klopp stated that this World Cup's United States team is the best in the country's history. Carlos Queiroz, the coach of Ghana, criticized the 48-team format, calling it a risk to the competition's integrity.