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France and Norway advance in 2026 World Cup Round of 32
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France and Norway advance in 2026 World Cup Round of 32

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Six matches have been played in the 2026 World Cup's Round of 32, with Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, and France advancing.
  • Norway and France secured their spots in the next round by defeating Ivory Coast and Sweden, respectively.
  • A total of 22 teams have already been eliminated from the expanded 48-team tournament.

The 2026 World Cup is progressing through its Round of 32, with six matches already concluded and several nations securing their passage to the next stage. Canada, Brazil, Paraguay, Morocco, Norway, and France are the early qualifiers for the knockout rounds.

Norway and France notably clinched their berths on Tuesday. Norway advanced after a victory over Ivory Coast, while France decisively defeated Sweden with a 3-0 scoreline. These results highlight the competitive nature of the tournament as teams vie for supremacy.

This edition of the World Cup, the largest in its history with 48 participating teams, has already seen a significant number of eliminations. A total of 22 nations have been sent home, underscoring the high stakes and intense competition from the outset.

Details on the full tournament bracket and results are available on canchallena.com. The Argentine national team, meanwhile, has maintained a perfect record, winning all three of their group stage matches.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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