World Cup Round of 32: France Leads, Mexico Stays Unbeaten, and Surprising Advances Continue
France tops the standings with Kylian Mbappe leading the scoring, Mexico advances unbeaten, and several under‑dogs prepare for decisive matches.
Jul 1, 2026
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