Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and Croatia eye World Cup upsets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 is currently underway, with several teams poised for potential upsets. Morocco faces the Netherlands, having shown resilience in prior matches. Senegal will take on Belgium, bolstered by recent performances. Algeria will challenge Switzerland, while Egypt aims to surpass Australia and Croatia looks to take down Portugal. Each underdog has strengths that could lead to a breakthrough advance in the knockout stages.
- •Morocco plays the Netherlands on June 29 in Monterrey.
- •Senegal challenges Belgium on July 1 in Seattle.
- •Algeria faces Switzerland on July 2 in Vancouver.
- •Egypt meets Australia on July 3 in Arlington.
- •Croatia takes on Portugal on July 2 in Toronto.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — 5 Teams That Could Pull Off Shocking World Cup Round of 32 Upsets
"From dangerous underdogs to favorable matchups, these five teams have the best chance to pull off upsets in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The post 5 Teams That Could Pull Off Shocking World Cup Round of 32 Upsets appeared first on HEAVY.
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