Knockout Stage
Galatasaray edges Liverpool 1-0 in Champions League last-16 first leg
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Galatasaray secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at Rams Park. Mario Lemina scored the only goal with an early header, while Liverpool's attempts to equalize were thwarted by VAR. The result leaves Liverpool needing to overturn the deficit in the second leg at Anfield.
The knockout stage of the 2026 World Baseball Classic features eight teams, with experts largely predicting the Dominican Republic to claim the title. Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals despite a loss to Italy, facing Canada next. Japan and the Dominican Republic remain unbeaten entering the single-elimination bracket.
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The UEFA Champions League last 16 draw will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland, determining matchups for the knockout stages. Sixteen teams, including seeded sides like Arsenal and Bayern Munich, await their opponents after the playoff round concluded. The draw will also outline paths to the final at Budapest's Puskas Arena on May 30.
Canada advanced to the Round of 32 at the FIFA U17 World Cup for the first time despite a 2-1 loss to Chile in their Group K finale on November 11, 2025. Uganda's 1-0 upset over France created a four-way tie at four points, with Canada qualifying as runners-up behind France. Uganda also progressed as one of the best third-placed teams.