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FIFA World Cup: Wednesday schedule, predictions and bracket update
Key takeaways
- England, Argentina and Belgium chase Round of 16 spots as World Cup underdogs eye historic upsets.
- Footballing powers England, Argentina and Belgium are facing tough challenges in the last-32, while smaller nations are hoping to create historic upsets.
- England will take on DR Congo for the first time, with the Three Lions looking to continue their journey towards the title.
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England, Argentina and Belgium chase Round of 16 spots as World Cup underdogs eye historic upsets.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo A Cape Verde fan holds a scarf ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde [FILE: AFP]By Elizabeth Melimopoulos and Reuters Published On 1 Jul 20261 Jul 2026The World Cup 2026 knockout stage is heating up as teams battle for a place in the last 16 of the tournament.
Footballing powers England, Argentina and Belgium are facing tough challenges in the last-32, while smaller nations are hoping to create historic upsets.
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