The day of the superstar strikers.

HNN.VN - On the first day of July, the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup will feature four matches: Ivory Coast vs. Norway at 0:00, France vs. Sweden at 4:00, Mexico vs. Ecuador at 8:00, and the final match of the day will be England vs. the Democratic Republic of Congo at 23:00.

Striker Erling Haaland - Norway's "ace in the hole". Photo: VnExpress

No longer just a showcase, this knockout round is a life-or-death battle for all 32 teams. Because of this do-or-die nature, the matches will be more closely contested, more intense, and the roles of star players will be showcased in crucial moments of each game.

The match between Norway and Ivory Coast was a clash of two highly competitive teams. After securing their place in the round of 32, Norway's coach Solbakken made a controversial decision to bench 10 players from his starting lineup in the final group stage match against France .

The Nordic team suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat against Dembele and his teammates, settling for second place in the group. However, coach Solbakken's strategy was to rest key players, preparing them for a physically strong Ivory Coast side. Norway's two "aces" remained Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.

Clearly, considering each player's position on the field, Norway still has the edge over Ivory Coast. In particular, striker Haaland remains Norway's biggest differentiator from their opponent. With 4 goals scored in the group stage in his first World Cup appearance, Haaland is showing he's in good form and proving his class. The match promises to be very tense, and the most anticipated thing for Norway is Haaland's powerful bursts of speed to score goals.

In the list of World Cup goalscorers up to the end of the group stage, the French team has two names: Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, both with 4 goals. France's opponent in the round of 32 on July 1st is Sweden. Unlike Norway with a generation of talented players, the Swedish team at the 2026 World Cup has not left much of an impression. Sweden's standout players are forwards currently playing in the English Premier League, including Elanga, Isak, and Gyokeres.

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However, compared to the star-studded French team, these names are simply incomparable. There's a clear difference in class between the two teams, with France showcasing comprehensive football with three consecutive wins in the group stage, while Sweden struggled to draw with Japan to secure a third-place spot in the round of 32.

With a well-organized system and a team of superstars like Mbappe, Dembele, and Olise, France is predicted to dominate their Northern European opponents and easily secure a place in the round of 16.

Another World Cup contender, England, will also play at 11 PM on July 1st against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Captain Harry Kane scored three goals in the group stage, and Jude Bellingham is regaining his form to control the tempo for the Three Lions in midfield, showing a fairly stable performance. It's worth noting that Coach Tuchel's team seems to have yet to unleash their full potential after securing a clear advantage in their opening match with a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia.

England's opponent in the Round of 32, the Democratic Republic of Congo, is in high spirits after reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time. They also showed great organization with their 1-1 draw against Portugal. However, in this decisive match, class will be the deciding factor. Harry Kane and his teammates are expected to overcome the Democratic Republic of Congo to advance further in the tournament.

Another match on July 1st is the clash between host nation Mexico and Ecuador. The game promises to be an open affair between two South American teams who have met many times in previous tournaments. As the host nation, with a perfect record in the group stage and no goals conceded, Mexico is predicted to win against Ecuador.

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For football fans in North America, the first day of July will be a chance to see "super strikers" Mbappe, Dembele, Haaland, and Kane take to the field. Who will score on July 1st? Let's wait and see…

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