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Lo que dejó la fase de grupos del Mundial 2026: sorpresas, candidatos y el nivel de Latinoamérica
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 8 min read
Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español
La fase de grupos del Mundial 2026 ya es historia. E hizo historia, también. La primera Copa del Mundo con 48 equipos había generado muchas dudas antes del comienzo del torneo, pero, a estas alturas, con 73 partidos (72 de la primera fase y el de 16avos de Can...
Key takeaway La primera Copa del Mundo con 48 equipos había generado muchas dudas antes del comienzo del torneo, pero, a estas alturas, con 73 partidos (72 de la primera fase y el de 16avos de Canadá vs.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The success of the US and Mexican teams in the World Cup group stage has significant implications for El Paso , a city with a strong soccer following and a large Hispanic population. As the tournament progresses, local fans will be watching with great interest, particularly given the teams' impressive performances. The US team's dynamic and offensive style of play has raised expectations, and their advancement to the next round will likely generate excitement among El Pasoans. Meanwhile, Mexico's dominance in the group stage, including their historic three wins without conceding a goal, will resonate deeply with the city's Mexican-American community. As the World Cup continues, El Paso's soccer enthusiasts will be eagerly anticipating the next matches, and local businesses may see an uptick in viewership and celebrations, especially if the US and Mexican teams continue to advance.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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La fase de grupos del Mundial 2026 ya es historia. E hizo historia, también. La primera Copa del Mundo con 48 equipos había generado muchas dudas antes del comienzo del torneo, pero, a estas alturas, con 73 partidos (72 de la primera fase y el de 16avos de Can...
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