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What we know about the World Cup Round of 16 qualified teams, schedule so far
By Sanjesh Singh at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
As the World Cup Round of 32 continues, nations are starting to punch their tickets to the next round.
Canada became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 after scoring a second-half stoppage time goal to eliminate South Africa.
The thrilling finishes continued with Gabriel Martinel...
Key takeaway Canada became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 after scoring a second-half stoppage time goal to eliminate South Africa.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? As the World Cup Round of 32 continues, nations are starting to punch their tickets to the next round.
Canada became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 after scoring a second-half stoppage time goal to eliminate South Africa.
The thrilling finishes continued with Gabriel Martinel...
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