Upsets and Knockouts Shake Up Tournament

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The U.S. men’s team lost their final group match to Turkey but still advanced, setting up a knockout clash with Bosnia. Meanwhile, major upsets are unfolding: Ecuador stunned Germany, Ivory Coast reached their first-ever knockout stage, and the Netherlands topped their group to face Morocco. Japan advances to play Brazil, while Sweden and Paraguay vie for third-place spots that could seal their fates. Friday’s action is electric — Norway vs. France and Spain vs. Uruguay promise fireworks, and Cape Verde’s Cinderella run could continue. With groups G, H, and I wrapping up, every match could…