Round-the-clock breaking news from Malaysia.
Argentina and Switzerland meet in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, revisiting their 2014 round-of-16 encounter won by Di Maria's extra-time goal. Argentina arrive as defending champions; Switzerland seek their first quarter-final appearance in 72 years.
Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia benched star players Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku to field a more tactically fluid side, resulting in a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States that has repositioned the team as serious World Cup contenders.
England and Mexico clash at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a highly anticipated World Cup round-of-16 encounter, with Norway simultaneously facing Brazil in New Jersey. Victory sends the winners to Miami quarter-finals.
Cape Verde enters their World Cup knockout match against Argentina with unwavering self-belief despite being overwhelming underdogs, seeking to extend their historic maiden tournament campaign.
Argentina scraped past World Cup debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the knockout rounds but exposing worrying gaps in their defensive setup that could prove costly against stronger opponents.
Brazil secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring the decisive goal deep in stoppage time to set up a last-16 clash with either Côte d'Ivoire or Norway.
France progresses to World Cup Round of 32 as Group I winners with a perfect record, but coach Didier Deschamps plans tactical adjustments to shore up the left side before facing Sweden on Tuesday.
Canada advanced to the World Cup last 16 for the first time in their history after Stephen Eustaquio struck in the 92nd minute to secure a 1-0 victory against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium.
Australia have progressed to the World Cup's round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, finishing second in Group D behind co-hosts the United States.
Ecuador mounted an improbable comeback to defeat already-qualified Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match, securing a place in the World Cup knockout round despite earlier struggles in the tournament.
Deniz Undav's two-goal performance off the bench propelled Germany to a dramatic 2-1 victory against Ivory Coast, confirming their passage to the knockout rounds for the first time since winning the tournament in 2014.