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France, Argentina, and others advance in World Cup 2026 Round of 32

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:22 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

France, Argentina, and others advance in World Cup 2026 Round of 32

Summary

The Round of 32 at the World Cup 2026 saw France, Argentina, and several UEFA teams advancing, while traditional powers like Germany faced early exits. France's potent attack overpowered Sweden 3-0, with Kylian Mbappe scoring two goals. Argentina progressed past Cape Verde 3-2, highlighted by Lionel Messi's ongoing Golden Boot pursuit. Despite strong performances from African teams, including Cabo Verde's narrow defeat and Morocco's victory over the Netherlands, only two CONCACAF teams advanced in addition to the tri-host nations. Paraguay made history by eliminating Germany on penalties, marking a decline for the once-dominant squad.

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By the Numbers

•France defeats Sweden 3-0 with strong performance from Mbappe and Dembele.
•Argentina edges Cape Verde 3-2, with Messi scoring his seventh goal.
•Paraguay eliminates Germany on penalties, creating a World Cup first.
•Morocco and Egypt both advance, knocking out Netherlands and Australia.
•Seven UEFA teams advance to the Round of 16, alongside three CONCACAF representatives.

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