The World Cup has reached its midpoint, with 54 of 104 matches now complete. The U.S. has reached the Round of 32, along with Mexico and Canada, the other host nations. Argentina’s Lionel Messi has five goals, and France’s Kylian Mbappé has four.
Teams Advancing
Thirteen teams have clinched spots in the Round of 32, including Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, the U.S., Germany, and Argentina. France, Norway, Canada, Morocco, Colombia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and South Africa have also advanced.
The U.S. will begin the Round of 32 in Santa Clara, California, on July 1. If they win, they’ll proceed to Seattle for the Round of 16, then potentially to Inglewood, California, for the quarterfinals, and finally to Arlington, Texas, for the semifinals.
Notable Matches
Key matches remaining include Australia-Paraguay, Japan-Sweden, and Austria-Algeria. Colombia will face Portugal to decide the winner of Group K.
The World Cup has seen a high scoring rate, with 2.98 goals per match, the highest in over 50 years. The tournament will continue until July 19, when the final will be held in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
