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World Cup Daily LIVE: Iran despair after late Aust...

ESPN Sunday 28 June 2026, 12:14 UTC By ESPN 1 min read
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The knockout stage has officially begun! After 72 matches featuring 48 teams across 12 groups, we are now down to the final 32 teams. It's win or go home for the remaining countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The knockout stage has officially begun! After 72 matches featuring 48 teams across 12 groups, we are now down to the final 32 teams. It's win or go home for the remaining countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We start the round of 32 with only one game for you on Sunday, as South Africa take on co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California. Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.
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