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World Cup Tiebreak Picture Tightens After Surprising Results
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First reported by N12 · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
Late results in the 2026 World Cup tightened the race in Groups G and H after the second round. Egypt and Spain are close to advancing, Belgium and Uruguay are under pressure, and no team in either group has clinched or been eliminated yet.
- 01Egypt and Spain are close to advancing after the second round.
- 02Belgium and Uruguay could still miss the next stage.
- 03Cape Verde may advance with even a draw against Saudi Arabia.
- 04No team in Groups G or H has clinched qualification or been eliminated.
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