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With US, Canada and Mexico through, the World Cup knockout round hinges on who finishes third
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group.It’s who finishes third.Teams that are first and second in their groups move on automatically to the Round of 32. The United States, Canada and Mexico, co-hosts of the tournament, ...
Key takeaway Teams that are first and second in their groups move on automatically to the Round of 32.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
As the World Cup group play winds down, Alamo Heights residents with ties to the co-hosting countries, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, can take pride in their teams' automatic advancement to the Round of 32. The tournament's unique format, where the eight best third-place teams also qualify, adds an extra layer of excitement and uncertainty. For local soccer fans, the upcoming matches, including the US vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, will be closely watched. The fact that teams with four points, such as Bosnia-Herzegovina, are likely to make the cut, while others with three points are still hoping for a spot, will keep fans on the edge of their seats. As the Round of 32 matchups unfold, Alamo Heights residents can look forward to cheering on their favorite teams, including the US, in the upcoming matches, and perhaps even hosting visiting fans and teams in the San Antonio area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group.It’s who finishes third.Teams that are first and second in their groups move on automatically to the Round of 32. The United States, Canada and Mexico, co-hosts of the tournament, ...
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