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Egypt, Canada, Ivory Coast debut in knockouts; Switzerland tops group

6/28/2026

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Egypt qualified for the knockout stage for the first time since 1934 by finishing second.
Canada reached the round of 32 for the first time after a 6-0 win over Qatar.
Côte d'Ivoire advanced to the knockouts for the first time, beating Germany and Ecuador with Amad Diallo’s last-minute goal.
Switzerland topped Group B despite a 1-1 draw with Qatar and will face Algeria in the round of 32.

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Egypt qualified for the knockout stage for the first time since 1934 by finishing second.
Canada reached the round of 32 for the first time after a 6-0 win over Qatar.
Côte d'Ivoire advanced to the knockouts for the first time, beating Germany and Ecuador with Amad Diallo’s last-minute goal.
Switzerland topped Group B despite a 1-1 draw with Qatar and will face Algeria in the round of 32.