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South Korea pins hopes on luck for World Cup round of 32
South Korea pins hopes on luck for World Cup round of 32 SEOUL, June 26 (AJP) - South Korea's hopes of reaching the round of 32 at this year's FIFA World Cup remain alive, but their path has become more complicated as key group-stage matches elsewhere have tightened the race for a berth in the next round. With this year's expanded 48-team tournament split into 12 groups hosted by three countries - Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., the top two finishers from each group advance to the knockout stage, along with the eight best third-placed teams June 26, 2026