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World Cup Daily LIVE: Iran despair after late Austria drama; South Africa face Canada as round of 32 begins

ESPN Sun, Jun 28, 12:16 PM UTC

The knockout stage has officially begun! The round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup begins with our first match being South Africa against co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California.

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