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FIFA Official·about 20 hours ago

Mexico and Korea Republic target qualification

Korea Republic or Mexico have the chance to reach Round of 32

Mexico and Korea Republic have the chance to book a place in the Round of 32, while South Africa and Czechia will hope to avoid an early exit from as the second round of fixtures get under way on Thursday.

and open the Matchday Seven proceedings in Atlanta aiming to bounce back from opening defeats to Korea Republic and Mexico, respectively, in Group A. and will then meet for the first time on the global stage in Los Angeles in Group B.

Later in the day, it is the turn of two of the co-hosts: first who will take on in Vancouver, then meet in Guadalajara, where victory for either side could see them progress, depending on the outcome of the earlier match in Group A.

Thursday, 18 June | 12:00 | Atlanta Stadium

Thursday, 18 June | 12:00 | Los Angeles Stadium

Thursday, 18 June | 15:00 | BC Place Vancouver

Thursday, 18 June | 19:00 | Estadio Guadalajara

Sources: FIFA Official

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