South Korea to Face Canada in Round of 32 if They Advance as Group Runners-up

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Our national team's opponent for the Round of 32 has just been decided. Assuming we advance today, June 25, we will face Canada, who finished as the runners-up in Group B following their defeat to Switzerland.

Reporter Seo Dae-won has the story.

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In the Group B decider between Canada and Switzerland, both of whom had recorded one win and one draw in their previous two matches, the two teams engaged in a fierce battle, exchanging nine shots in the first half alone.

Switzerland broke the deadlock.

Just one minute into the second half, Vargas connected with a cross from Manzambi, firing a right-footed shot into the net for the opening goal.

Buoyed by the momentum, Switzerland extended their lead in the 12th minute of the second half with an additional goal from Manzambi.

Manzambi, who scored two goals in the second match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, recorded his third goal of the tournament.

Canada, who only needed a draw to secure first place in the group, attempted a comeback with a goal from Promise David in the 31st minute of the second half, but they were unable to find an equalizer.

With a 2-1 victory, Switzerland finished at the top of the group with two wins and one draw. Canada, with one win, one draw, and one loss, advanced to the Round of 32 as the group runners-up, edging out Bosnia and Herzegovina on goal difference despite having the same number of points.

If we defeat South Africa or secure a draw today to advance to the Round of 32 as the runners-up of Group A, we will face the tournament co-host Canada, who finished second in Group B. The Round of 32 match is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, USA, in the early hours of next Monday, June 29.

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 to finish third in Group B, keeping their hopes alive for a spot in the Round of 32 depending on the results of the remaining group matches. Qatar finished at the bottom of Group B with one draw and two losses, ending their tournament run.

(Video Editing: Park Ki-deok)
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