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Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (1) looks back at the ball after New Zealand's Elijah Just, not seen, scored a goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Belgium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, June 26, 2026.

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Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32

Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32

All of the matchups have been set for the World Cup's round of 32 with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday when Canada plays South Africa in Southern California. The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, while third co-host Mexico returns to its capital to take on Ecuador on Tuesday. Tournament favorite France returns to the New York area to play Sweden on Tuesday, with the winner of that game meeting Germany or Paraguay in the round of 16.