31. Turkey
Group D. Lost 2-0 to Australia.
Stunned by Australia despite having over 70% of the ball. Far from a dream return in their first World Cup match since finishing third in 2002.
32. Austria
Group J. Beat Jordan 3-1.
An own goal and a penalty did the heavy lifting—hardly convincing. Next up are world champions Argentina.
33. Ivory Coast
Group E. Beat Ecuador 1-0.
Laboured for long spells against Ecuador, but Amad Diallo’s introduction injected energy and offers encouragement for the games ahead.
34. Ghana
Group L. Beat Panama 1-0.
Struggled for large stretches against Panama before a 95th-minute winner spared them. England and Croatia will be far sterner tests.
35. Algeria
Group J. Lost to Argentina 3-0.
Overwhelmed by Messi’s brilliance and failed to record a shot on target.
36. Jordan
Group J. Lost to Austria 3-1.
Scored a fine goal but rarely looked likely to upset Austria. Progressing from the group looks a tall order.
37. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Group B. Drew 1-1 with Canada.
Appeared on track for an opening win before a deflected effort in Toronto denied them.
38. Canada
Group B. Drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Backed by a home crowd but needed a deflected equaliser to salvage a late point.
39. Iraq
Group I. Lost 4-1 to Norway.
Few teams can contain Erling Haaland—nor could Iraq.
40. Ecuador
Group E. Lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast.
Touted as dark horses, they created chances but underwhelmed in a 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast. Sharp kit, though.