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Final day of group play at the World Cup sets the field for the round of 32
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 27, 2026
· 5 min read
The round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday as Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.The U.S. will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, while third co-host Mexico returns to its capital city to take on Ecuador on ...
Key takeaway Tournament favorite France goes back to the New York area to play Sweden on Tuesday, with the winner of that game going up against Germany or Paraguay in the round of 16.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans will be keeping a close eye on the final day of group play at the World Cup, particularly with the US team set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32. The US had built momentum with two consecutive victories before a loss to Turkey, and now they'll look to regain their footing against a lower-ranked opponent. Local fans who have been following the tournament will be interested to see how the US team performs in the knockout stage, and whether they can make a deep run in the competition. With several other top teams already advancing, the round of 32 is shaping up to be a competitive and exciting stage of the tournament. San Antonio's own soccer community will likely be abuzz with discussion and analysis of the US team's chances, and fans may gather at local watch parties and sports bars to cheer on the Americans.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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