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Manchester City players advance in World Cup knockout stage

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Manchester City players advance in World Cup knockout stage
Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded its group stage on June 28, with 16 Manchester City players from 11 nations qualifying for the Round of 32. Notable performances include Erling Haaland, who scored the winning goal for Norway in their 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Nathan Ake was active in the Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco, while Rayan Cherki saw limited action for France in their 3-0 win against Sweden. Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov's journey ended with Uzbekistan's elimination. The Round of 16 matches began on July 4, with Manchester City's players continuing to represent their national teams.

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  • •16 City players from 11 nations qualified for Round of 32.
  • •Haaland scored the winning goal for Norway against Ivory Coast.
  • •Ake played 71 minutes in Netherlands' loss to Morocco on penalties.
  • •Cherki came off the bench in France's victory over Sweden.
  • •Khusanov was eliminated with Uzbekistan from the tournament.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded on June 28, with 32 of the 48 qualifying nations advancing to the first knockout stage.The tournament began with Manchester City having the largest repres...

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