The 2026 World Cup group stage concluded early Sunday with Algeria and Austria playing a dramatic 3-3 draw that sent both teams to the round of 32 and eliminated Iran, according to sports broadcaster Ben Goldfriend (N12). Croatia beat Ghana 2-1, Colombia drew 0-0 with Portugal, and Congo earned its first-ever World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. The knockout stage opens later Sunday with South Africa vs. Canada.
The 2026 World Cup group stage concluded in dramatic fashion early Sunday, with Algeria and Austria playing out a 3-3 thriller that allowed both to advance and eliminated Iran at the last moment—Iran finished the tournament unbeaten in three draws but missed the knockout stage. Croatia secured its place in the round of 32 with a 2-1 win over Ghana, while Colombia and Portugal played a 0-0 draw that sent both through, with Colombia topping the group. Congo earned its first-ever World Cup victory, beating Uzbekistan 3-1. The knockout stage opens later Sunday with South Africa facing Canada. As The Zioneer reported, Croatia's victory followed its earlier group-stage win over England, and Colombia had already secured advancement after topping Portugal in the group standings.
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