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- The second round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Thursday, which means there will be some teams looking to secure their spots in the next round, while others hope to salvage their survival.
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The second round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on Thursday, which means there will be some teams looking to secure their spots in the next round, while others hope to salvage their survival. First, Czechia face South Africa, before Switzerland take on Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada play Qatar. Rounding off the action is Mexico vs. South Korea.
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.
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