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World Cup Teams Advance to Knockout Stages
Ecuador secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stages by defeating Germany 2-1. Ivory Coast also advanced after beating Curacao, marking their first time in the round of 16.
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ESPN
Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
2026-06-25 23:41 UTC
ESPN
The Sky's Courtney Vandersloot, who has been out since tearing her ACL last June, is expected to make her 2026 debut Friday against the Fire, a source told ESPN.
2026-06-25 23:41 UTC