Flash News
The 2026 World Cup enters the decisive phase, the first duels of the direct elimination phase are revealed

The knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup is taking shape, with some of the first pairings already confirmed. With just six matches remaining in the current phase, teams are starting to learn the path that lies ahead for them towards the final.
One of the most interesting matches will be between Germany and Paraguay, while France will challenge Sweden. The winners of these two matches will face each other in the round of 16.
Defending champions Argentina will face surprise debutants Cape Verde. The winner of this match will then play the winner of the Australia-Egypt match.
Another confirmed duel is between Ivory Coast and Norway, while the winner will face the team that will triumph in the Brazil-Japan match.
Meanwhile, several other important national teams, such as Spain, Belgium, Mexico, Switzerland, Colombia and Senegal, have secured qualification, but do not yet know their opponents in the knockout stage.
Latest news
MEPs join protest in Tirana, revolt against government enters 28th day
2026-06-27 19:15:15
Government repression of protests continues, minister threatens more 'non-grata'
2026-06-27 18:55:00
Video/ Scorching heat in France, citizen fries eggs and bacon on window
2026-06-27 18:18:29
Germany hit by record temperatures
2026-06-27 18:01:04
Foods to avoid in the heat and healthier alternatives
2026-06-27 17:28:52
Coast 2026: Amidst price chaos and security alarm
2026-06-27 17:07:55
Malta seizes food shipment from Albania: No documents and no temperature control
2026-06-27 16:51:59
The teller and the monologuer
2026-06-27 16:17:23
July ends with temperatures up to 40°C, what does July bring?
2026-06-27 15:38:37
Berisha: I am against towers, I did not sign any when I was prime minister
2026-06-27 14:31:10
When will he go to the US? How did Berisha respond?
2026-06-27 13:26:59
Berisha: Rama met with Ahmadinejad several times in Iran! He should resign!
2026-06-27 12:43:33
Who paid Chris Precht for the Prime Minister's private garden?
2026-06-27 12:29:02
Italian MEP comes to Tirana, joins the “Flamingo Revolution”
2026-06-27 11:04:24
Tirana's city center wakes up without electricity, no explanation from OSSHE
2026-06-27 09:15:52
Protesters seek ambassadors' support, letter with five demands revealed
2026-06-27 08:47:48
Temperatures reach 38 degrees, as the weather forecast predicts today
2026-06-27 08:20:34
Morning Post/ In 2 lines: What mattered yesterday in Albania
2026-06-27 08:02:38
Protesters write to Western embassies: 5 non-negotiable demands
2026-06-26 23:01:49
Osman Mula on Elevate: Art has become a market, talents are leaving Albania
2026-06-26 21:13:57
Student from the protest: Rama has turned Albania into a narco-state!
2026-06-26 20:50:33
French immigrant: I'll stay here until we overthrow the last dictator in Europe
2026-06-26 20:38:15
The USA does not stop, it also aims for the 2038 World Cup edition
2026-06-26 19:41:25
The 27th protest against Rama begins, citizens gather at "Skënderbej" Square
2026-06-26 19:21:34
CEC announces final election results in Kosovo tomorrow
2026-06-26 19:03:41
Elliot Anderson set for £130m move to Manchester City
2026-06-26 17:29:57
Extreme heat wave in France, 55 people die
2026-06-26 17:10:39
Tasteful Autocrat or Mad?
2026-06-26 16:23:46
Architects must pay for this crime they are committing against Albania
2026-06-26 15:58:38
DP to convene National Council on July 1, agenda items revealed
2026-06-26 15:37:41
"The second Enver" defeated us worse than the first one!
2026-06-26 14:56:35
Bardhi on attacks on protesters: The demand is Edi Rama's resignation
2026-06-26 14:37:28
Scorching weekend, June ends with high temperatures of up to 39 degrees
2026-06-26 14:22:48
Agriculture and industry are declining, who is contributing to economic growth?
2026-06-26 14:02:38
'Karavasta Park corruption affair'/ DP: The company "Voltalia" was favored!
2026-06-26 13:45:15
Drug gang in Mykonos destroyed, led by an Albanian
2026-06-26 13:27:21
Mathematics exam grades released
2026-06-26 13:09:10
Poisoning of 64 Security Academy students, "Sori-Al" administrator questioned
2026-06-26 12:36:15
File 5D/ GJKKO releases Taulant Tushen from house arrest
2026-06-26 11:10:30
Be careful with the algorithm, but not with the causes that concern Rama
2026-06-26 10:53:16
Gunfight in Shkodra, two arrested, one wanted
2026-06-26 10:18:10
Albania is 'scorching', temperatures up to 40 degrees are predicted
2026-06-26 09:36:54
Rama's alibi falls / The phenomenon of protest tourism is born in Albania
2026-06-26 09:18:30
"The situation as a couple will not..." what the stars predict for you
2026-06-26 08:40:20
Weather forecast, how temperatures will vary throughout the day
2026-06-26 08:33:33
Morning Post/ In 2 lines: What mattered yesterday in Albania
2026-06-26 07:56:32
Why will Paraguay be one of the host cities for the 2030 World Cup?
2026-06-25 22:36:05
"Rama ik" invades the boulevard, drone footage shows the scale of the protest
2026-06-25 22:17:00
Protester: I came from London, let's give Rama the final blow!
2026-06-25 20:35:52
Citizens repeat 5 demands to the Prime Minister: We want a technical government
2026-06-25 20:14:30
Erotic messages during official hours, ILD demands dismissal of KLP member
2026-06-25 18:48:58
RSF: Journalists in Albania under pressure, government not keeping promises
2026-06-25 17:58:24
International academics support mass protests in Albania
2026-06-25 16:48:29