- The World Cup expanded to 48 teams for the first time and FIFA introduced new tiebreakers, making the group stage more dramatic—and more confusing.
- Mexico has already clinched first place in their group and will face a third-place team in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on June 30.
- South Korea’s spot is the most uncertain: a win or draw sends them through, but a loss could drop them to third depending on results for Czechia and South Africa.
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