World Cup Round of 32 Set With Surprises and Key Matchups Including Messi and Ronaldo
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago
What happened
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage ended with 32 teams advancing to the knockout rounds, including surprises like Cape Verde and eliminations of Iran and South Korea. Top seeds such as Brazil, Argentina, and Germany secured group wins, while the knockout stage features key matches including Argentina vs. Cape Verde and Portugal vs. Croatia. The round of 32 begins June 28 in the U.S., setting the stage for dramatic elimination games.
- 01The 32 teams advancing to the World Cup knockout stage were finalized after the group stage.
- 02Iran and South Korea were eliminated, while Cape Verde and DR Congo advanced as underdogs.
- 03Top group winners include Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France, Spain, and England.
- 04The knockout stage starts June 28 with South Africa vs. Canada in Inglewood.
- 05Key matches include Argentina vs. Cape Verde and Portugal vs. Croatia.
- 06Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record during the group stage.
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