പനാമ vs ഇംഗ്ലണ്ട് ലൈവ് സ്കോർ, ഫിഫ ലോകകപ്പ് 2026: ഗ്രൂപ്പ് എൽ ഒന്നാം സ്ഥാനം ഉറപ്പാക്കാൻ ഇംഗ്ലണ്ട് ശ്രമം; സാക്കയും റാഷ്ഫോർഡും തുടക്കം
പാൻ vs ഇംഗ്ലണ്ട്, ഫിഫ ലോകകപ്പ് 2026: ജൂൺ 27 ന് ന്യൂജേഴ്സിയിലെ മെറ്റ്ലൈഫ് സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിൽ പനാമയും ഇംഗ്ലണ്ടും തമ്മിലുള്ള ഫിഫ ലോകകപ്പ് 2026 ഗ്രൂപ്പ് എൽ മത്സരത്തിന്റെ എല്ലാ തത്സമയ അപ്ഡേറ്റുകളും ഹൈലൈറ്റുകളും മലയാളത്തിൽ കാണുക.
Updated : Jun 28, 2026 03:14 IST
England’s forward #09 Harry Kane warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and England at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 27, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
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England’s forward #09 Harry Kane warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and England at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 27, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
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CHARLY TRIBALLEAU
ൂൺ 27 ന് ന്യൂജേഴ്സിയിലെ മെറ്റ്ലൈഫ് സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിൽ പനാമയും ഇംഗ്ലണ്ടും തമ്മിലുള്ള ഫിഫ ലോകകപ്പ് 2026 ഗ്രൂപ്പ് എൽ മത്സരത്തിന്റെ മലയാളത്തിലുള്ള സ്പോർട്സ്റ്റാറിന്റെ തത്സമയ കവറേജിലേക്ക് സ്വാഗതം. ഹാരി കെയ്നും ഇംഗ്ലണ്ടും നോക്കൗട്ട് കാമ്പെയ്ൻ ശരിയായി ആരംഭിക്കുന്നതിന് മുമ്പ് ഗ്രൂപ്പിൽ ഒന്നാം സ്ഥാനം നേടാൻ ശ്രമിക്കും.
പാൻ vs ഇംഗ്ലണ്ട്, ഫിഫ ലോകകപ്പ് 2026: ജൂൺ 27 ന് ന്യൂജേഴ്സിയിലെ മെറ്റ്ലൈഫ് സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിൽ പനാമയും ഇംഗ്ലണ്ടും തമ്മിലുള്ള ഫിഫ ലോകകപ്പ് 2026 ഗ്രൂപ്പ് എൽ മത്സരത്തിന്റെ എല്ലാ തത്സമയ അപ്ഡേറ്റുകളും ഹൈലൈറ്റുകളും മലയാളത്തിൽ കാണുക.
Updated : Jun 28, 2026 03:14 IST
England’s forward #09 Harry Kane warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and England at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 27, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
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CHARLY TRIBALLEAU
England’s forward #09 Harry Kane warms up ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Panama and England at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 27, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
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CHARLY TRIBALLEAU
ൂൺ 27 ന് ന്യൂജേഴ്സിയിലെ മെറ്റ്ലൈഫ് സ്റ്റേഡിയത്തിൽ പനാമയും ഇംഗ്ലണ്ടും തമ്മിലുള്ള ഫിഫ ലോകകപ്പ് 2026 ഗ്രൂപ്പ് എൽ മത്സരത്തിന്റെ മലയാളത്തിലുള്ള സ്പോർട്സ്റ്റാറിന്റെ തത്സമയ കവറേജിലേക്ക് സ്വാഗതം. ഹാരി കെയ്നും ഇംഗ്ലണ്ടും നോക്കൗട്ട് കാമ്പെയ്ൻ ശരിയായി ആരംഭിക്കുന്നതിന് മുമ്പ് ഗ്രൂപ്പിൽ ഒന്നാം സ്ഥാനം നേടാൻ ശ്രമിക്കും.
As of Friday morning 14 teams have booked a spot in the knockout round, and four of the 16 matches in the Round of 32 have been set. By the end of matches today more teams will have clinched a spot in the Round of 32, and by the end of the weekend the Round of 32 will be set.
And we can start thinking about potential matchups in the Round of 16.
Here is what we know about the Round of 32, and what we could see in the Round of 16.
2026 FIFA World Cup bracket
Let’s start with the bracket for the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here, courtesy of USA Today, is the knockout round bracket:
Let’s work our way through the bracket as it stands, starting with the matches in the upper left.
Match 74: Germany vs. Paraguay
Match 74 will see the top team in Group E take on a third-place team from Group A, B, C, D, or F.
Germany has clinched Group E, and is waiting on a winner. For a look at the third-place standings, and what teams have clinched a spot in the Round of 32 as a third-place team, we have you covered here.
Update: Paraguay is now confirmed as Germany’s opponent.
Match 77: France vs. Sweden
The next match, as we work our way down the bracket, is Match 77.
Match 77 will feature the top team from Group I against a third-place team from Group C, D, F, G or H.
Update: France’s 4-1 win over Norway has clinched Group I, and they will slot into Match 77. Sweden is now confirmed as the opponent.
Match 73: South Africa vs. Canada
The next match, as we work down the bracket, is our first completely set match in the Round of 32.
This match pits a pair of second-place teams, Canada from Group B, and South Africa from Group A.
Match 75: Netherlands vs. Morocco
The next match is set as well, and could be an instant classic.
On one side? The Netherlands, winners of Group F. On the other? Morocco, who finished second in Group C.
Match 83: TBD vs. Croatia
We move next to the lower-left quadrant of the bracket, and Match 83. That will feature the second-place team from Group K, and Croatia, which claimed second-place in Group L after beating Ghana.
The next match on the list is also yet to be set.
Match 84 will see the top team from Group H face the second-place team from Group J. Spain is in the driver’s seat in Group H, while Austria and Algeria are the likely options out of Group J.
Update: With their 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night, Spain clinched the top spot in Group H.
Match 81: United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Match 81, however, is set.
The United States clinched a spot in the knockout round with a win over Australia in their second match of group play. As for Bosnia and Herzegovina, they became one of the first teams to advance to the Round of 32 as a third-place team late Wednesday night, and their spot against the USMNT was confirmed by FIFA on Thursday evening.
Match 82: Belgium vs. TBD
The last match on the left side of the bracket has yet to be determined.
The top team in Group G will face a third-place team from Group A, E, H, I, or J. As of publication, Egypt is in first place in Group G, but three teams in that group—Egypt, Iran, and Belgium—can still win the group.
For more on the third-place teams, you can see the standings here.
Update: Belgium has won Group G, and will take on a third-place team.
Match 76: Brazil vs. Japan
We now move to the right side of the bracket, working from the top to the bottom. In the upper-right quadrant we see a fascinating match in the Round of 32 between Brazil and Japan. Brazil advanced as the winners of Group C while Japan finished second in Group F.
Match 78: Ivory Coast vs. Norway
The next match in the Round of 32, Match 78, has one confirmed team. Ivory Coast advanced to the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group E. They will take on the second-place team from Group I, which will be either France or Norway.
Update: Norway has finished second in Group I, and will take on the Ivory Coast in this match.
Match 79 will see host team Mexico take on a third-place team from Group C, E, F, H, or I. That team has not been confirmed yet, but could be Scotland or Ecuador, depending on the various permutations.
Match 80: England vs. TBD
Match 80 will feature England against a third-place team from Group I or K. That team will be either Senegal or DR Congo pending Saturday’s results. Here is a look at the teams vying for a spot as a third-place finisher.
Match 86: Argentina vs. Cabo Verde
We now shift to the lower-right quadrant of the bracket, and Match 86. Argentina, having clinched Group J, is confirmed as one of the teams in this match. Lionel Messi and company will face the second-place team from Group H. For more on the Group H scenarios, we have you covered here.
Update: The Blue Sharks are through as the second-place team in Group H. Cabo Verde’s reward? A date with the defending World Cup champions.
Match 88: Australia vs. Egypt
One side of Match 88 is set, with Australia moving on to the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group D. They will face the second-place team from Group G. All four teams — Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand — are potential opponents as of publication.
Update: Egypt has taken second place in Group G, and will play Australia in Match 88.
Match 85: Switzerland vs. TBD
Switzerland advanced to the Round of 32 as the winners of Group B, and will take on a third-place team from Group E, F, G, I, or J.
The final match in the Round of 32, in the bottom-right of the bracket, will feature the winners of Group K against third-place Ghana. Colombia and Portugal are vying for the top spot in Group K, and will meet on Saturday in the final match of Group K play.
Potential Round of 16 games
Let’s work through some scenarios for the Round of 16 games, again starting in the upper-left quadrant of the bracket.
Match 89 will feature the winner of Match 74 against the winner of Match 77. Germany is confirmed to play a third-place team from Group A, B, C, D, or F in Match 74, while the two teams in Match 77 are yet to be set. Match 77 will feature the top team from Group I against a third-place team from Group C, D, F, G or H.
Match 90 will see the winners of Match 73 play the winners of Match 75. Match 73 is set, with South Africa matched up with Canada. The winner of that game will play the winner of Match 75 between Netherlands and Morocco.
Moving now to the bottom-left quadrant, Match 93 will feature the winners of Match 83 against the winners of Match 84. Match 83 will feature the second-place team from Group K, and Croatia from Group L. Match 84 will see the winners of Group H play the second-place team from Group J.
Update: Spain clinched the top spot in Group H, and will now be featured in Match 84.
As for the last match on the left side of the bracket in the Round of 16, Match 94 will see the winners of Match 81 play the winners of Match 82. Match 81 is set, with the United States playing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Match 82 will see the top team in Group G against a third-place team from Group A, E, H, I, or J. As of publication, Egypt is in first place in Group G, but three teams in that group — Egypt, Iran, and Belgium — can still win the group.
So yes, there is a world where the United States plays Iran in the Round of 16. Start your thinkpieces … now.
Moving to the right side of the bracket, and working from the top down, Match 91 will see the winners from Match 76 play the winners of Match 78. Brazil plays Japan in Match 76, while Match 78 will see the Ivory Coast take on the second-place team from Group I, which will be France or Norway.
The next match in the Round of 16 will see the winners of Match 79 play the winners of Match 80. In Match 79 Mexico will play a third-place team from Group C, E, F, H, or I. Match 80 will feature Group L winner England against a third-place team from Group I or K. Here is a look at the teams vying for a spot as a third-place finisher.
Moving to the bottom-right quadrant, Match 95 will see the winners of Match 86 play the winners of Match 88. Match 86 will see Lionel Messi and company against the second-place team from Group H. Match 88 will see Australia play the second-place team from Group G where all four teams — Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand — are in the running.
Update: Cabo Verde clinched the second spot in Group H, and will take on Argentina in Match 86.
We close out the Round of 16 with Match 86, pitting the winners of Match 85 against the winners of Match 87. Switzerland will take on a third-place team from Group E, F, G, I, or J in Match 85. Match 87 will feature the winners of Group K against Ghana. Colombia and Portugal are vying for the top spot in Group K, and will meet on Saturday in the final match of Group K play.
As of Friday morning 14 teams have booked a spot in the knockout round, and four of the 16 matches in the Round of 32 have been set. By the end of matches today more teams will have clinched a spot in the Round of 32, and by the end of the weekend the Round of 32 will be set.
And we can start thinking about potential matchups in the Round of 16.
Here is what we know about the Round of 32, and what we could see in the Round of 16.
2026 FIFA World Cup bracket
Let’s start with the bracket for the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here, courtesy of USA Today, is the knockout round bracket:
Let’s work our way through the bracket as it stands, starting with the matches in the upper left.
Match 74: Germany vs. Paraguay
Match 74 will see the top team in Group E take on a third-place team from Group A, B, C, D, or F.
Germany has clinched Group E, and is waiting on a winner. For a look at the third-place standings, and what teams have clinched a spot in the Round of 32 as a third-place team, we have you covered here.
Update: Paraguay is now confirmed as Germany’s opponent.
Match 77: France vs. Sweden
The next match, as we work our way down the bracket, is Match 77.
Match 77 will feature the top team from Group I against a third-place team from Group C, D, F, G or H.
Update: France’s 4-1 win over Norway has clinched Group I, and they will slot into Match 77. Sweden is now confirmed as the opponent.
Match 73: South Africa vs. Canada
The next match, as we work down the bracket, is our first completely set match in the Round of 32.
This match pits a pair of second-place teams, Canada from Group B, and South Africa from Group A.
Match 75: Netherlands vs. Morocco
The next match is set as well, and could be an instant classic.
On one side? The Netherlands, winners of Group F. On the other? Morocco, who finished second in Group C.
Match 83: TBD vs. Croatia
We move next to the lower-left quadrant of the bracket, and Match 83. That will feature the second-place team from Group K, and Croatia, which claimed second-place in Group L after beating Ghana.
The next match on the list is also yet to be set.
Match 84 will see the top team from Group H face the second-place team from Group J. Spain is in the driver’s seat in Group H, while Austria and Algeria are the likely options out of Group J.
Update: With their 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night, Spain clinched the top spot in Group H.
Match 81: United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Match 81, however, is set.
The United States clinched a spot in the knockout round with a win over Australia in their second match of group play. As for Bosnia and Herzegovina, they became one of the first teams to advance to the Round of 32 as a third-place team late Wednesday night, and their spot against the USMNT was confirmed by FIFA on Thursday evening.
Match 82: Belgium vs. TBD
The last match on the left side of the bracket has yet to be determined.
The top team in Group G will face a third-place team from Group A, E, H, I, or J. As of publication, Egypt is in first place in Group G, but three teams in that group—Egypt, Iran, and Belgium—can still win the group.
For more on the third-place teams, you can see the standings here.
Update: Belgium has won Group G, and will take on a third-place team.
Match 76: Brazil vs. Japan
We now move to the right side of the bracket, working from the top to the bottom. In the upper-right quadrant we see a fascinating match in the Round of 32 between Brazil and Japan. Brazil advanced as the winners of Group C while Japan finished second in Group F.
Match 78: Ivory Coast vs. Norway
The next match in the Round of 32, Match 78, has one confirmed team. Ivory Coast advanced to the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group E. They will take on the second-place team from Group I, which will be either France or Norway.
Update: Norway has finished second in Group I, and will take on the Ivory Coast in this match.
Match 79 will see host team Mexico take on a third-place team from Group C, E, F, H, or I. That team has not been confirmed yet, but could be Scotland or Ecuador, depending on the various permutations.
Match 80: England vs. TBD
Match 80 will feature England against a third-place team from Group I or K. That team will be either Senegal or DR Congo pending Saturday’s results. Here is a look at the teams vying for a spot as a third-place finisher.
Match 86: Argentina vs. Cabo Verde
We now shift to the lower-right quadrant of the bracket, and Match 86. Argentina, having clinched Group J, is confirmed as one of the teams in this match. Lionel Messi and company will face the second-place team from Group H. For more on the Group H scenarios, we have you covered here.
Update: The Blue Sharks are through as the second-place team in Group H. Cabo Verde’s reward? A date with the defending World Cup champions.
Match 88: Australia vs. Egypt
One side of Match 88 is set, with Australia moving on to the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group D. They will face the second-place team from Group G. All four teams — Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand — are potential opponents as of publication.
Update: Egypt has taken second place in Group G, and will play Australia in Match 88.
Match 85: Switzerland vs. TBD
Switzerland advanced to the Round of 32 as the winners of Group B, and will take on a third-place team from Group E, F, G, I, or J.
The final match in the Round of 32, in the bottom-right of the bracket, will feature the winners of Group K against third-place Ghana. Colombia and Portugal are vying for the top spot in Group K, and will meet on Saturday in the final match of Group K play.
Potential Round of 16 games
Let’s work through some scenarios for the Round of 16 games, again starting in the upper-left quadrant of the bracket.
Match 89 will feature the winner of Match 74 against the winner of Match 77. Germany is confirmed to play a third-place team from Group A, B, C, D, or F in Match 74, while the two teams in Match 77 are yet to be set. Match 77 will feature the top team from Group I against a third-place team from Group C, D, F, G or H.
Match 90 will see the winners of Match 73 play the winners of Match 75. Match 73 is set, with South Africa matched up with Canada. The winner of that game will play the winner of Match 75 between Netherlands and Morocco.
Moving now to the bottom-left quadrant, Match 93 will feature the winners of Match 83 against the winners of Match 84. Match 83 will feature the second-place team from Group K, and Croatia from Group L. Match 84 will see the winners of Group H play the second-place team from Group J.
Update: Spain clinched the top spot in Group H, and will now be featured in Match 84.
As for the last match on the left side of the bracket in the Round of 16, Match 94 will see the winners of Match 81 play the winners of Match 82. Match 81 is set, with the United States playing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Match 82 will see the top team in Group G against a third-place team from Group A, E, H, I, or J. As of publication, Egypt is in first place in Group G, but three teams in that group — Egypt, Iran, and Belgium — can still win the group.
So yes, there is a world where the United States plays Iran in the Round of 16. Start your thinkpieces … now.
Moving to the right side of the bracket, and working from the top down, Match 91 will see the winners from Match 76 play the winners of Match 78. Brazil plays Japan in Match 76, while Match 78 will see the Ivory Coast take on the second-place team from Group I, which will be France or Norway.
The next match in the Round of 16 will see the winners of Match 79 play the winners of Match 80. In Match 79 Mexico will play a third-place team from Group C, E, F, H, or I. Match 80 will feature Group L winner England against a third-place team from Group I or K. Here is a look at the teams vying for a spot as a third-place finisher.
Moving to the bottom-right quadrant, Match 95 will see the winners of Match 86 play the winners of Match 88. Match 86 will see Lionel Messi and company against the second-place team from Group H. Match 88 will see Australia play the second-place team from Group G where all four teams — Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand — are in the running.
Update: Cabo Verde clinched the second spot in Group H, and will take on Argentina in Match 86.
We close out the Round of 16 with Match 86, pitting the winners of Match 85 against the winners of Match 87. Switzerland will take on a third-place team from Group E, F, G, I, or J in Match 85. Match 87 will feature the winners of Group K against Ghana. Colombia and Portugal are vying for the top spot in Group K, and will meet on Saturday in the final match of Group K play.
#World #Cup #Full #list #matches #potential #games">2026 World Cup Round of 32: Full list of matches, potential round of 16 games
As of Friday morning 14 teams have booked a spot in the knockout round, and four of the 16 matches in the Round of 32 have been set. By the end of matches today more teams will have clinched a spot in the Round of 32, and by the end of the weekend the Round of 32 will be set.
And we can start thinking about potential matchups in the Round of 16.
Here is what we know about the Round of 32, and what we could see in the Round of 16.
2026 FIFA World Cup bracket
Let’s start with the bracket for the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here, courtesy of USA Today, is the knockout round bracket:
Let’s work our way through the bracket as it stands, starting with the matches in the upper left.
Match 74: Germany vs. Paraguay
Match 74 will see the top team in Group E take on a third-place team from Group A, B, C, D, or F.
Germany has clinched Group E, and is waiting on a winner. For a look at the third-place standings, and what teams have clinched a spot in the Round of 32 as a third-place team, we have you covered here.
Update: Paraguay is now confirmed as Germany’s opponent.
Match 77: France vs. Sweden
The next match, as we work our way down the bracket, is Match 77.
Match 77 will feature the top team from Group I against a third-place team from Group C, D, F, G or H.
Update: France’s 4-1 win over Norway has clinched Group I, and they will slot into Match 77. Sweden is now confirmed as the opponent.
Match 73: South Africa vs. Canada
The next match, as we work down the bracket, is our first completely set match in the Round of 32.
This match pits a pair of second-place teams, Canada from Group B, and South Africa from Group A.
Match 75: Netherlands vs. Morocco
The next match is set as well, and could be an instant classic.
On one side? The Netherlands, winners of Group F. On the other? Morocco, who finished second in Group C.
Match 83: TBD vs. Croatia
We move next to the lower-left quadrant of the bracket, and Match 83. That will feature the second-place team from Group K, and Croatia, which claimed second-place in Group L after beating Ghana.
The next match on the list is also yet to be set.
Match 84 will see the top team from Group H face the second-place team from Group J. Spain is in the driver’s seat in Group H, while Austria and Algeria are the likely options out of Group J.
Update: With their 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night, Spain clinched the top spot in Group H.
Match 81: United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Match 81, however, is set.
The United States clinched a spot in the knockout round with a win over Australia in their second match of group play. As for Bosnia and Herzegovina, they became one of the first teams to advance to the Round of 32 as a third-place team late Wednesday night, and their spot against the USMNT was confirmed by FIFA on Thursday evening.
Match 82: Belgium vs. TBD
The last match on the left side of the bracket has yet to be determined.
The top team in Group G will face a third-place team from Group A, E, H, I, or J. As of publication, Egypt is in first place in Group G, but three teams in that group—Egypt, Iran, and Belgium—can still win the group.
For more on the third-place teams, you can see the standings here.
Update: Belgium has won Group G, and will take on a third-place team.
Match 76: Brazil vs. Japan
We now move to the right side of the bracket, working from the top to the bottom. In the upper-right quadrant we see a fascinating match in the Round of 32 between Brazil and Japan. Brazil advanced as the winners of Group C while Japan finished second in Group F.
Match 78: Ivory Coast vs. Norway
The next match in the Round of 32, Match 78, has one confirmed team. Ivory Coast advanced to the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group E. They will take on the second-place team from Group I, which will be either France or Norway.
Update: Norway has finished second in Group I, and will take on the Ivory Coast in this match.
Match 79 will see host team Mexico take on a third-place team from Group C, E, F, H, or I. That team has not been confirmed yet, but could be Scotland or Ecuador, depending on the various permutations.
Match 80: England vs. TBD
Match 80 will feature England against a third-place team from Group I or K. That team will be either Senegal or DR Congo pending Saturday’s results. Here is a look at the teams vying for a spot as a third-place finisher.
Match 86: Argentina vs. Cabo Verde
We now shift to the lower-right quadrant of the bracket, and Match 86. Argentina, having clinched Group J, is confirmed as one of the teams in this match. Lionel Messi and company will face the second-place team from Group H. For more on the Group H scenarios, we have you covered here.
Update: The Blue Sharks are through as the second-place team in Group H. Cabo Verde’s reward? A date with the defending World Cup champions.
Match 88: Australia vs. Egypt
One side of Match 88 is set, with Australia moving on to the Round of 32 as the second-place team in Group D. They will face the second-place team from Group G. All four teams — Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand — are potential opponents as of publication.
Update: Egypt has taken second place in Group G, and will play Australia in Match 88.
Match 85: Switzerland vs. TBD
Switzerland advanced to the Round of 32 as the winners of Group B, and will take on a third-place team from Group E, F, G, I, or J.
The final match in the Round of 32, in the bottom-right of the bracket, will feature the winners of Group K against third-place Ghana. Colombia and Portugal are vying for the top spot in Group K, and will meet on Saturday in the final match of Group K play.
Potential Round of 16 games
Let’s work through some scenarios for the Round of 16 games, again starting in the upper-left quadrant of the bracket.
Match 89 will feature the winner of Match 74 against the winner of Match 77. Germany is confirmed to play a third-place team from Group A, B, C, D, or F in Match 74, while the two teams in Match 77 are yet to be set. Match 77 will feature the top team from Group I against a third-place team from Group C, D, F, G or H.
Match 90 will see the winners of Match 73 play the winners of Match 75. Match 73 is set, with South Africa matched up with Canada. The winner of that game will play the winner of Match 75 between Netherlands and Morocco.
Moving now to the bottom-left quadrant, Match 93 will feature the winners of Match 83 against the winners of Match 84. Match 83 will feature the second-place team from Group K, and Croatia from Group L. Match 84 will see the winners of Group H play the second-place team from Group J.
Update: Spain clinched the top spot in Group H, and will now be featured in Match 84.
As for the last match on the left side of the bracket in the Round of 16, Match 94 will see the winners of Match 81 play the winners of Match 82. Match 81 is set, with the United States playing Bosnia and Herzegovina. Match 82 will see the top team in Group G against a third-place team from Group A, E, H, I, or J. As of publication, Egypt is in first place in Group G, but three teams in that group — Egypt, Iran, and Belgium — can still win the group.
So yes, there is a world where the United States plays Iran in the Round of 16. Start your thinkpieces … now.
Moving to the right side of the bracket, and working from the top down, Match 91 will see the winners from Match 76 play the winners of Match 78. Brazil plays Japan in Match 76, while Match 78 will see the Ivory Coast take on the second-place team from Group I, which will be France or Norway.
The next match in the Round of 16 will see the winners of Match 79 play the winners of Match 80. In Match 79 Mexico will play a third-place team from Group C, E, F, H, or I. Match 80 will feature Group L winner England against a third-place team from Group I or K. Here is a look at the teams vying for a spot as a third-place finisher.
Moving to the bottom-right quadrant, Match 95 will see the winners of Match 86 play the winners of Match 88. Match 86 will see Lionel Messi and company against the second-place team from Group H. Match 88 will see Australia play the second-place team from Group G where all four teams — Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand — are in the running.
Update: Cabo Verde clinched the second spot in Group H, and will take on Argentina in Match 86.
We close out the Round of 16 with Match 86, pitting the winners of Match 85 against the winners of Match 87. Switzerland will take on a third-place team from Group E, F, G, I, or J in Match 85. Match 87 will feature the winners of Group K against Ghana. Colombia and Portugal are vying for the top spot in Group K, and will meet on Saturday in the final match of Group K play.
#Deadspin #Orioles #chase #Beltway #Series #win #skidding #Nationals">Deadspin | Orioles chase Beltway Series win vs. skidding Nationals
Jun 26, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander (23) makes a throw to first for the out in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Lexi Thompson-Imagn Images
The Baltimore Orioles are feeling good again going into Saturday night’s home game against the Washington Nationals, who will try to shed a four-game losing streak.
The Orioles gained their first home win in two weeks by posting a 3-1 victory over the Nationals in Friday night’s opener of the Beltway Series.
Baltimore’s victory included the first two-double game for 24-year-old infielder Coby Mayo. The right-handed batter recorded those off right-handed pitchers, and those successes have been scarce for Mayo.
“It has been my Kryptonite this year,” he said. “I feel like I haven’t done my job vs. righties this year, and I know I can hit them. I’ve done it for a long time, and it felt really good to come through in that spot and take two good swings, first pitch and second pitch. So was definitely a good feeling.”
Mayo’s second double drove in the game’s final run in the seventh inning. While the Orioles stranded 11 runners, manager Craig Albernaz had a positive spin on that.
“The goal is just touch home plate more than the other team,” Albernaz said.
The Nationals, who hold a 24-17 road record, must win Saturday or they’ll match their longest losing streak of the season (March 31-April 5).
Washington would like to see outfielder James Wood get untracked again. Before a double Friday night, he had reached base on hits in only two of his last eight games. He was 3-for-34 during that span.
“When you’re playing 162 games, there’s going to be ebbs and flows, of course,” Nationals manager Blake Butera said. “We see all the best hitters in baseball go through this. I told James … he’s one of the best hitters in baseball, and we love when he’s up to bat and opposing teams don’t like that. I told him, ‘Don’t ever forget that.'”
Two pitchers who’ve been strong this month will be in starting roles Saturday.
Left-hander Foster Griffin (8-2, 3.15 ERA) will get the call for the Nationals. He is 2-0 with a 1.48 ERA in four June starts and has surrendered one run in each of those outings, including Monday, when he worked 7 1/3 innings in a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia.
The Nationals have won six of the last seven games started by Griffin, who will face Baltimore for the first time in his career.
The Orioles will have right-hander Brandon Young (6-2, 3.07 ERA) on the mound. He improved to 3-1 with a 2.58 ERA in June after allowing one run in five innings in Sunday’s 12-1 road victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Young didn’t have a decision after giving up two runs in 3 2/3 innings to the visiting Nationals last month. That’s the only time he has faced Washington.
The Orioles are being cautious with members of the bullpen. Ryan Helsley picked up a one-inning save Friday, appearing in his fourth game since going on the injury list in April. Keeping him to one inning of work has been a priority.
Kimi was fastest in FP1 and FP2. Will that carry over to Saturday?
Also it must be summer because we’ve got “Max is leaving Red Bull” rumors coming from Austria. I’m not buying them, at least not yet.
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Austrian GP provisional qualifying results
Here is the provisional starting grid, which will be filled in throughout the qualifying session.
Row
Position
Driver
Team
Position
Driver
Team
Row 1
1
George Russell
Mercedes
2
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
Row 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
4
Kimi Antonelli
Ferrari
Row 3
5
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
6
Lando Norris
McLaren
Row 4
7
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
8
Isack Hadjar
Red Bull
Row 5
9
Liam Lawson
VCARB
10
Arvid Lindblad
VCARB
Row 6
11
Pierre Gasly
Alpine
12
Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi
Row 7
13
Oliver Bearman
Haas
14
Nico Hulkenberg
Audi
Row 8
15
Esteban Ocon
Haas
16
Franco Colapinto
Alpine
Row 9
17
Carlos Sainz
Williams
18
Alexander Albon
Williams
Row 10
19
Sergio Perez
Cadillac
20
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac
Row 11
21
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
22
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
Austrian Grand Prix qualifying
Follow along as the qualifying hour unfolds. All updates are in Eastern time.
11:12: For those wondering the difference between a single yellow flag and a double yellow, from the F1 Sporting Regulations:
Single Waved Yellow Flag: Any driver passing through a waved yellow flag marshalling sector must reduce their speed and be prepared to change direction. In order for the stewards to be satisfied that any such driver has complied with these requirements they are expected to have braked earlier and/or discernibly reduced speed in the relevant marshalling sector. b. Double Waved Yellow Flag: Any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector must reduce speed significantly and be prepared to change direction or stop. In order for the stewards to be satisfied that any such driver has complied with these requirements it must be clear that the driver has not attempted to set a meaningful lap time on the relevant lap. Furthermore, during a sprint qualifying or qualifying session, any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector will have that lap time deleted.
The main difference? Under the double yellow a driver must “reduce speed significantly,” and to satisfy the requirement is “must be clear that the driver has not attempted to set a meaningful lap time on the relevant lap.” In addition, under a double yellow “any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector will have that lap time deleted.”
Since it was a single yellow, the lap stands for Russell since he did lift.
11:08: NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION, say the stewards regarding Russell’s lap. He will stay on pole.
11:07: Speaking trackside, Russell says he had a “big lift” under the yellow, says it was a single yellow. Stewards are still having a look at it.
11:04: The finishing order: Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Hadjar, Lawson, and Lindblad.
But that is provisional. Stewards have already noted Russell for a potential yellow flag infringement. He celebrates, we wait.
11:03: We are still waiting. The finishing order: Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Hadjar, Lawson, and Lindblad.
11:01: We have some drama. Russell took pole position under yellow flag conditions. Will it count?
11:01: YELLOW FLAG AS VERSTAPPEN IS IN THE WALL.
10:59: “Hello Lewis,” /Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton jumps to P1, but only for a moment, as Leclerc rockets to P1 with a 1:06.349. Game on.
10:57: On their last laps, Antonelli posted a 16.564 in Sector 1, with Russell posting a 16.563. They both posted a 29.852 in Sector 1. So through the first sectors, just 0.001 seconds separated them. It was Sector 3, where Antonelli posted a 19.998 while Russell came in at 20.042, that was the difference.
10:54: Hamilton has not set a time, and is getting pushed back into the garage. Replays show Hamilton going deep into a turn and backing out of the lap. He’ll get another shot.
10:54: Leclerc jumps to third ahead of Norris, but then drops to fifth as the Mercedes pair jump up to the top. Antonelli on provisional pole with a 1:06.414, and Russell second with a 1:06.457.
10:53: Verstappen rockets to the top with a 1:06.475, and Piastri slots into second with a 1:06.685.
10:52: Norris sets the benchmark with a 1:06.900. Hadjar follows with a 1:07.321.
10:51: Red Bull Ring starting to roar to life, as the defending Drivers’ Champion Norris leads the field out.
10:50: Down to ten minutes remaining and it is still pretty quiet at Red Bull Ring, as the teams wait for the right moment to take to the track.
10:48: Q3 officially underway with the clock ticking down from 13 minutes.
10:47: Antonelli, Piastri, Norris, Russell, Hamilton, Leclerc, Hadjar, Lawson, Lindblad, and Verstappen are the ten drivers through to Q3, in that order.
10:45: Apologies for the radio silence. Had to deal with some kid-related duties.
Gasly, Bortoleto, Bearman, Hulkenberg, Ocon, and Colapinto are out. Q3 upcoming.
10:20: Antonelli, Norris, Hamilton, Lawson, Russell, Verstappen, Hadjar, Piastri, Leclerc, Lindblad, Colapinto, Bortoleto, Gasly, Bearman, Hulkenberg, and Ocon are the 16 drivers through to Q2, in that order.
10:20: Sainz, Albon, Perez, Bottas, Alonso, and Stroll are out.
10:19: Alonso is officially out, as is Stroll. That Aston Martin is still well off the pace.
10:18: Albon does not find the time he needs, and he is in the drop zone. He may go again as the clock is just about to hit zero.
10:17: Final push laps are underway. Sainz, Perez, Bottas, Ocon, Alonso, and Stroll are in the drop zone now.
10:14: Just under four minutes left, and the entire field is on pit lane, prepping for the final push laps in Q1.
10:11: We’ve got times in from everyone. Sainz, Perez, Bottas, Ocon, Alonso, and Stroll are the six drivers in the drop zone with seven minutes left in Q1.
10:09: Antonelli gets to the top of the pile with a 1:07.083
10:06: Norris jumps to the top with a 1:07.259. Hamilton slides into second with a 1:07.290, just 0.031 seconds behind the McLaren driver.
10:05: Russell posts a solid lap of 1:07.811 to lead the way for the moment, but Verstappen and Hadjar climb above him, with Verstappen pumping in a 1:07.407 and Hadjar a 1:07.408.
10:00: Quali underway. Ocon leads them out, with the Cadillac pair of Pérez and Bottas next. The Cadillac pair struggled to get out with a tight turn out of their respective stalls
9:58: Softest tires in the range this week from Pirelli, the C5, C4, and C3.
9:56: Hey, it’s Opening Titles time! Let’s drop those in for old time’s sake. (You’ll have to watch them on YouTube, F1 is very protective of the broadcast rights).
9:55: Am I growing weary of the Dua Lipa Nespresso commercials? Yes, yes I am. Why do you ask?
FP3 ended the same way the first two hours of practice ended, with a Mercedes atop the timing sheets.
But the name was different.
George Russell finished the final hour of practice at the top of the board, followed by Antonelli and Hamilton. The McLaren duo of Piastri and Norris rounded out the top five.
Russell edged ahead of Antonelli by just 0.038 seconds, with Hamilton 0.115 seconds off the pace. Piastri and Noris were further back, with the Australian driver 0.248 seconds behind Russell, and Norris 0.264 seconds behind the Mercedes driver.
Kimi was fastest in FP1 and FP2. Will that carry over to Saturday?
Also it must be summer because we’ve got “Max is leaving Red Bull” rumors coming from Austria. I’m not buying them, at least not yet.
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Austrian GP provisional qualifying results
Here is the provisional starting grid, which will be filled in throughout the qualifying session.
Row
Position
Driver
Team
Position
Driver
Team
Row 1
1
George Russell
Mercedes
2
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
Row 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
4
Kimi Antonelli
Ferrari
Row 3
5
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
6
Lando Norris
McLaren
Row 4
7
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
8
Isack Hadjar
Red Bull
Row 5
9
Liam Lawson
VCARB
10
Arvid Lindblad
VCARB
Row 6
11
Pierre Gasly
Alpine
12
Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi
Row 7
13
Oliver Bearman
Haas
14
Nico Hulkenberg
Audi
Row 8
15
Esteban Ocon
Haas
16
Franco Colapinto
Alpine
Row 9
17
Carlos Sainz
Williams
18
Alexander Albon
Williams
Row 10
19
Sergio Perez
Cadillac
20
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac
Row 11
21
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
22
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
Austrian Grand Prix qualifying
Follow along as the qualifying hour unfolds. All updates are in Eastern time.
11:12: For those wondering the difference between a single yellow flag and a double yellow, from the F1 Sporting Regulations:
Single Waved Yellow Flag: Any driver passing through a waved yellow flag marshalling sector must reduce their speed and be prepared to change direction. In order for the stewards to be satisfied that any such driver has complied with these requirements they are expected to have braked earlier and/or discernibly reduced speed in the relevant marshalling sector. b. Double Waved Yellow Flag: Any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector must reduce speed significantly and be prepared to change direction or stop. In order for the stewards to be satisfied that any such driver has complied with these requirements it must be clear that the driver has not attempted to set a meaningful lap time on the relevant lap. Furthermore, during a sprint qualifying or qualifying session, any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector will have that lap time deleted.
The main difference? Under the double yellow a driver must “reduce speed significantly,” and to satisfy the requirement is “must be clear that the driver has not attempted to set a meaningful lap time on the relevant lap.” In addition, under a double yellow “any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector will have that lap time deleted.”
Since it was a single yellow, the lap stands for Russell since he did lift.
11:08: NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION, say the stewards regarding Russell’s lap. He will stay on pole.
11:07: Speaking trackside, Russell says he had a “big lift” under the yellow, says it was a single yellow. Stewards are still having a look at it.
11:04: The finishing order: Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Hadjar, Lawson, and Lindblad.
But that is provisional. Stewards have already noted Russell for a potential yellow flag infringement. He celebrates, we wait.
11:03: We are still waiting. The finishing order: Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Hadjar, Lawson, and Lindblad.
11:01: We have some drama. Russell took pole position under yellow flag conditions. Will it count?
11:01: YELLOW FLAG AS VERSTAPPEN IS IN THE WALL.
10:59: “Hello Lewis,” /Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton jumps to P1, but only for a moment, as Leclerc rockets to P1 with a 1:06.349. Game on.
10:57: On their last laps, Antonelli posted a 16.564 in Sector 1, with Russell posting a 16.563. They both posted a 29.852 in Sector 1. So through the first sectors, just 0.001 seconds separated them. It was Sector 3, where Antonelli posted a 19.998 while Russell came in at 20.042, that was the difference.
10:54: Hamilton has not set a time, and is getting pushed back into the garage. Replays show Hamilton going deep into a turn and backing out of the lap. He’ll get another shot.
10:54: Leclerc jumps to third ahead of Norris, but then drops to fifth as the Mercedes pair jump up to the top. Antonelli on provisional pole with a 1:06.414, and Russell second with a 1:06.457.
10:53: Verstappen rockets to the top with a 1:06.475, and Piastri slots into second with a 1:06.685.
10:52: Norris sets the benchmark with a 1:06.900. Hadjar follows with a 1:07.321.
10:51: Red Bull Ring starting to roar to life, as the defending Drivers’ Champion Norris leads the field out.
10:50: Down to ten minutes remaining and it is still pretty quiet at Red Bull Ring, as the teams wait for the right moment to take to the track.
10:48: Q3 officially underway with the clock ticking down from 13 minutes.
10:47: Antonelli, Piastri, Norris, Russell, Hamilton, Leclerc, Hadjar, Lawson, Lindblad, and Verstappen are the ten drivers through to Q3, in that order.
10:45: Apologies for the radio silence. Had to deal with some kid-related duties.
Gasly, Bortoleto, Bearman, Hulkenberg, Ocon, and Colapinto are out. Q3 upcoming.
10:20: Antonelli, Norris, Hamilton, Lawson, Russell, Verstappen, Hadjar, Piastri, Leclerc, Lindblad, Colapinto, Bortoleto, Gasly, Bearman, Hulkenberg, and Ocon are the 16 drivers through to Q2, in that order.
10:20: Sainz, Albon, Perez, Bottas, Alonso, and Stroll are out.
10:19: Alonso is officially out, as is Stroll. That Aston Martin is still well off the pace.
10:18: Albon does not find the time he needs, and he is in the drop zone. He may go again as the clock is just about to hit zero.
10:17: Final push laps are underway. Sainz, Perez, Bottas, Ocon, Alonso, and Stroll are in the drop zone now.
10:14: Just under four minutes left, and the entire field is on pit lane, prepping for the final push laps in Q1.
10:11: We’ve got times in from everyone. Sainz, Perez, Bottas, Ocon, Alonso, and Stroll are the six drivers in the drop zone with seven minutes left in Q1.
10:09: Antonelli gets to the top of the pile with a 1:07.083
10:06: Norris jumps to the top with a 1:07.259. Hamilton slides into second with a 1:07.290, just 0.031 seconds behind the McLaren driver.
10:05: Russell posts a solid lap of 1:07.811 to lead the way for the moment, but Verstappen and Hadjar climb above him, with Verstappen pumping in a 1:07.407 and Hadjar a 1:07.408.
10:00: Quali underway. Ocon leads them out, with the Cadillac pair of Pérez and Bottas next. The Cadillac pair struggled to get out with a tight turn out of their respective stalls
9:58: Softest tires in the range this week from Pirelli, the C5, C4, and C3.
9:56: Hey, it’s Opening Titles time! Let’s drop those in for old time’s sake. (You’ll have to watch them on YouTube, F1 is very protective of the broadcast rights).
9:55: Am I growing weary of the Dua Lipa Nespresso commercials? Yes, yes I am. Why do you ask?
FP3 ended the same way the first two hours of practice ended, with a Mercedes atop the timing sheets.
But the name was different.
George Russell finished the final hour of practice at the top of the board, followed by Antonelli and Hamilton. The McLaren duo of Piastri and Norris rounded out the top five.
Russell edged ahead of Antonelli by just 0.038 seconds, with Hamilton 0.115 seconds off the pace. Piastri and Noris were further back, with the Australian driver 0.248 seconds behind Russell, and Norris 0.264 seconds behind the Mercedes driver.
#Austrian #Grand #Prix #qualifying #results #takes #pole #Red #Bull #Ring">Austrian Grand Prix qualifying results: Who takes pole at Red Bull Ring?
Update: George Russell has taken provisional pole position, but stewards are looking at a potential yellow flag infringement at the end of Q3. So nothing is set quite yet in Austria.
Update two: Russell will stay up front, as the stewards have decided the yellow flag infringement requires no further investigation.
The next stop on the Formula 1 schedule takes the grid to the Styrian Alps, and the Red Bull Ring.
And it is set to be a rather hot qualifying hour this weekend.
With Europe in the throes of a historic heat wave, the F1 grid is set to take on the speedy Red Bull Ring, during qualifying for this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. Could this weekend see a bounce-back from Mercedes? Drivers’ Championship leader Kimi Antonelli led the way in both FP1 and FP2 on Friday, ahead of teammate George Russell during the first hour of practice and in front of the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during the second.
But will that pace translate to pole position today?
Of course, you can never count out Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring, and a resurgent Lewis Hamilton is certainly on the hunt as well.
We’ll be tracking the qualifying hour live, so follow along with us! And join the conversation over on The Feed:
Kimi was fastest in FP1 and FP2. Will that carry over to Saturday?
Also it must be summer because we’ve got “Max is leaving Red Bull” rumors coming from Austria. I’m not buying them, at least not yet.
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Austrian GP provisional qualifying results
Here is the provisional starting grid, which will be filled in throughout the qualifying session.
Row
Position
Driver
Team
Position
Driver
Team
Row 1
1
George Russell
Mercedes
2
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
Row 2
3
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
4
Kimi Antonelli
Ferrari
Row 3
5
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
6
Lando Norris
McLaren
Row 4
7
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
8
Isack Hadjar
Red Bull
Row 5
9
Liam Lawson
VCARB
10
Arvid Lindblad
VCARB
Row 6
11
Pierre Gasly
Alpine
12
Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi
Row 7
13
Oliver Bearman
Haas
14
Nico Hulkenberg
Audi
Row 8
15
Esteban Ocon
Haas
16
Franco Colapinto
Alpine
Row 9
17
Carlos Sainz
Williams
18
Alexander Albon
Williams
Row 10
19
Sergio Perez
Cadillac
20
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac
Row 11
21
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
22
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
Austrian Grand Prix qualifying
Follow along as the qualifying hour unfolds. All updates are in Eastern time.
11:12: For those wondering the difference between a single yellow flag and a double yellow, from the F1 Sporting Regulations:
Single Waved Yellow Flag: Any driver passing through a waved yellow flag marshalling sector must reduce their speed and be prepared to change direction. In order for the stewards to be satisfied that any such driver has complied with these requirements they are expected to have braked earlier and/or discernibly reduced speed in the relevant marshalling sector. b. Double Waved Yellow Flag: Any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector must reduce speed significantly and be prepared to change direction or stop. In order for the stewards to be satisfied that any such driver has complied with these requirements it must be clear that the driver has not attempted to set a meaningful lap time on the relevant lap. Furthermore, during a sprint qualifying or qualifying session, any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector will have that lap time deleted.
The main difference? Under the double yellow a driver must “reduce speed significantly,” and to satisfy the requirement is “must be clear that the driver has not attempted to set a meaningful lap time on the relevant lap.” In addition, under a double yellow “any driver passing through a double waved yellow flag marshalling sector will have that lap time deleted.”
Since it was a single yellow, the lap stands for Russell since he did lift.
11:08: NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION, say the stewards regarding Russell’s lap. He will stay on pole.
11:07: Speaking trackside, Russell says he had a “big lift” under the yellow, says it was a single yellow. Stewards are still having a look at it.
11:04: The finishing order: Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Hadjar, Lawson, and Lindblad.
But that is provisional. Stewards have already noted Russell for a potential yellow flag infringement. He celebrates, we wait.
11:03: We are still waiting. The finishing order: Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Hadjar, Lawson, and Lindblad.
11:01: We have some drama. Russell took pole position under yellow flag conditions. Will it count?
11:01: YELLOW FLAG AS VERSTAPPEN IS IN THE WALL.
10:59: “Hello Lewis,” /Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton jumps to P1, but only for a moment, as Leclerc rockets to P1 with a 1:06.349. Game on.
10:57: On their last laps, Antonelli posted a 16.564 in Sector 1, with Russell posting a 16.563. They both posted a 29.852 in Sector 1. So through the first sectors, just 0.001 seconds separated them. It was Sector 3, where Antonelli posted a 19.998 while Russell came in at 20.042, that was the difference.
10:54: Hamilton has not set a time, and is getting pushed back into the garage. Replays show Hamilton going deep into a turn and backing out of the lap. He’ll get another shot.
10:54: Leclerc jumps to third ahead of Norris, but then drops to fifth as the Mercedes pair jump up to the top. Antonelli on provisional pole with a 1:06.414, and Russell second with a 1:06.457.
10:53: Verstappen rockets to the top with a 1:06.475, and Piastri slots into second with a 1:06.685.
10:52: Norris sets the benchmark with a 1:06.900. Hadjar follows with a 1:07.321.
10:51: Red Bull Ring starting to roar to life, as the defending Drivers’ Champion Norris leads the field out.
10:50: Down to ten minutes remaining and it is still pretty quiet at Red Bull Ring, as the teams wait for the right moment to take to the track.
10:48: Q3 officially underway with the clock ticking down from 13 minutes.
10:47: Antonelli, Piastri, Norris, Russell, Hamilton, Leclerc, Hadjar, Lawson, Lindblad, and Verstappen are the ten drivers through to Q3, in that order.
10:45: Apologies for the radio silence. Had to deal with some kid-related duties.
Gasly, Bortoleto, Bearman, Hulkenberg, Ocon, and Colapinto are out. Q3 upcoming.
10:20: Antonelli, Norris, Hamilton, Lawson, Russell, Verstappen, Hadjar, Piastri, Leclerc, Lindblad, Colapinto, Bortoleto, Gasly, Bearman, Hulkenberg, and Ocon are the 16 drivers through to Q2, in that order.
10:20: Sainz, Albon, Perez, Bottas, Alonso, and Stroll are out.
10:19: Alonso is officially out, as is Stroll. That Aston Martin is still well off the pace.
10:18: Albon does not find the time he needs, and he is in the drop zone. He may go again as the clock is just about to hit zero.
10:17: Final push laps are underway. Sainz, Perez, Bottas, Ocon, Alonso, and Stroll are in the drop zone now.
10:14: Just under four minutes left, and the entire field is on pit lane, prepping for the final push laps in Q1.
10:11: We’ve got times in from everyone. Sainz, Perez, Bottas, Ocon, Alonso, and Stroll are the six drivers in the drop zone with seven minutes left in Q1.
10:09: Antonelli gets to the top of the pile with a 1:07.083
10:06: Norris jumps to the top with a 1:07.259. Hamilton slides into second with a 1:07.290, just 0.031 seconds behind the McLaren driver.
10:05: Russell posts a solid lap of 1:07.811 to lead the way for the moment, but Verstappen and Hadjar climb above him, with Verstappen pumping in a 1:07.407 and Hadjar a 1:07.408.
10:00: Quali underway. Ocon leads them out, with the Cadillac pair of Pérez and Bottas next. The Cadillac pair struggled to get out with a tight turn out of their respective stalls
9:58: Softest tires in the range this week from Pirelli, the C5, C4, and C3.
9:56: Hey, it’s Opening Titles time! Let’s drop those in for old time’s sake. (You’ll have to watch them on YouTube, F1 is very protective of the broadcast rights).
9:55: Am I growing weary of the Dua Lipa Nespresso commercials? Yes, yes I am. Why do you ask?
FP3 ended the same way the first two hours of practice ended, with a Mercedes atop the timing sheets.
But the name was different.
George Russell finished the final hour of practice at the top of the board, followed by Antonelli and Hamilton. The McLaren duo of Piastri and Norris rounded out the top five.
Russell edged ahead of Antonelli by just 0.038 seconds, with Hamilton 0.115 seconds off the pace. Piastri and Noris were further back, with the Australian driver 0.248 seconds behind Russell, and Norris 0.264 seconds behind the Mercedes driver.
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