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The Independent UK
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Rom Preston-Ellis

World Cup today: Mexico take on Ecuador with winners facing potential England clash

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  • The round of 32 continues at the 2026 World Cup with Ivory Coast facing Norway in Dallas in Tuesday’s first game.
  • Erling Haaland’s Norway were runners up behind France in Group I while the Ivorians came second in Group E behind Germany. The game kicks off at 6pm BST (1pm ET) with the winner playing Brazil in the last 16.
  • France then take on Sweden in New York/New Jersey as Kylian Mbappe looks to add to the four goals he has scored at the tournament.
  • The winner will face Paraguay - who shocked Germany on penalties yesterday - in the last 16. France v Sweden kicks off at 10pm BST (5pm ET).
  • The final game of the day sees co-hosts Mexico play Ecuador in Mexico City, with the winner playing the winner of England’s clash with DR Congo. Mexico v Ecuador kicks off at 2am Wednesday BST (9pm Tuesday ET).

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