World Cup Daily: Iran despair after late drama; So...

The FIFA World Cup round of 32 opens today with South Africa taking on co-host Canada in Inglewood, California. According to ESPN SportsCenter, the knockout stage begins with the tournament's sudden-death phase, ending group play and setting the stage for high-stakes drama ahead.

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