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

ESPN · Jun 28, 2026, 12:14 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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After 72 matches featuring 48 teams across 12 groups, we are now down to the final 32 teams.
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.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

The knockout stage has officially begun! The round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup begins with our first match being South Africa against co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California.

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