On the evening of this Wednesday (24), the conclusion of another group established the first knockout matchups for this year’s FIFA World Cup.
South Africa secured second place in Group A and is set to take on Canada, the runner-up in Group B, to vie for a spot in the round of 16.
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The match is scheduled for this upcoming Sunday (28) in Los Angeles, marking the first game of the tournament’s knockout stage.
Other teams that have already qualified for this phase are still awaiting their opponents.
It is highly likely that the United States will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, although this has not been mathematically confirmed, as it relies on the final standings of other third-placed teams.
Group A Finalized
The last match of Group A saw Mexico maintaining its flawless record with three wins from three matches.
The hosts entered this Wednesday’s game already having secured first place in the group and triumphed over Czechia with a score of 3-0, who were still in contention for qualification.
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However, the most thrilling encounter was between South Africa and South Korea.
The African team emerged victorious, earning its first-ever spot in the knockout stage of a World Cup.
South Korea ended the group stage in third place and is now waiting for the results from other groups to determine if it will advance.
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