We're getting closer to the 2026 World Cup knockout round, when the 48-team field will shed the bottom-16 teams. Groups D, E and F will conclude on Thursday, and some teams will move on while others will head home. In Group E, Ecuador will look to avoid a stunningly early exit but must defeat Germany to stay in the game. Meanwhile, Curaçao will need an even bigger miracle when it faces a highly motivated Ivory Coast team, which can book a spot in the knockouts with a win. In Group F, the Netherlands can wrap up first place with a win over a Tunisian team that is eliminated and in contention to...
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