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PETALING JAYA: The World Cup 2026 Round of 32 concluded on July 4, with Colombia edging Ghana 1-0 to complete the Round of 16 line-up.

Among the biggest casualties were the Netherlands, Germany and Croatia, all of whom bowed out before reaching the Round of 16.

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