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Three Matchups Headline World Cup Round of 32 Elimination Games

Three Matchups Headline World Cup Round of 32 Elimination Games
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France swept all three of its group matches for the first time since 1998.

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The squad will miss injured striker Marcus Thuram against Sweden, while midfielder N'Golo Kante remains uncertain.

Deschamps commented on his return through an interpreter on Monday. "I'm here.

I'm good, and it's good to be busy since Friday evening when I arrived back in the United States," he said.

Sweden enters the matchup after finishing third in Group F, following a win over Tunisia, a defeat against the Netherlands, and a draw with Japan.

The Swedish squad will compete without defender Isak Hien, who suffered a hamstring injury during Thursday's match against Japan.

Host Mexico Eyes Historic Advancement

In Mexico City, host nation Mexico will play Ecuador at Estadio Azteca. Mexico looks to advance past the round of 32 for the first time since June 1986.

Mexico won all three of its Group A games, utilizing the home environment and high altitude where the team has suffered only two historic losses.

Left back Jesus Gallardo addressed the team's mindset before a training session on Monday.

"I don't know if we're favorites but playing at home and with our fans behind us, we want to do things right," he said.

Ecuador secured its spot in the round of 32 by finishing third in Group E, clinching advancement after a victory over Germany.

Gallardo emphasized that the team must prepare for a complete performance.

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"We have a 90-minute match ahead of us, plus extra time and possibly penalties, so we shouldn't focus on the altitude but rather on playing football the way we have so far," he added.

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Author: Johan Robert
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