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What we know about the World Cup Round of 16 qualified teams, schedule so far
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points Canada was the first to qualify for the Round of 16, defeating South Africa with a late goal. The World Cup is underway and teams are advancing to the next round.
The World Cup is underway and teams are advancing to the next round. Canada was the first to qualify for the Round of 16, defeating South Africa with a late goal. Other teams have also secured their spots, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Morocco, with some matches ending in thrilling penalty shootouts.
Further upsets and victories have occurred, with Norway, France, and Mexico also moving on to the next round. Details of these matches and the current schedule are available for those interested in following the tournament.
More information on the World Cup and its progress can be found through additional coverage, including the latest on Paraguay's notable win over Germany.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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