France and Mexico Headline World Cup Round of 32 Tripleheader

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France and Mexico Headline World Cup Round of 32 Tripleheader

Ivory Coast face Norway at 1 p.m. ET to open the Round of 32 slate, before France meet Sweden at 5 p.m. ET in a major European clash. Mexico then close the night against Ecuador at 9 p.m. ET, with all three winners moving into the last 16 and keeping their World Cup runs alive in knockout play.

By Tanish Chachra

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Mexico Start 17-Year-Old Gilberto Mora in Round of 32 Clash With Ecuador

Mexico named a 4-3-3 for their World Cup Round of 32 tie against Ecuador, with 17-year-old Mora again starting in midfield. Rangel begins in goal behind Sánchez, Montes, Vásquez and Gallardo. Lira anchors midfield with Romo and Mora, while Alvarado, Quiñones and Jiménez lead the attack against Ecuador’s 4-4-2 led by Enner Valencia and Gonzalo Plata tonight.

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Ecuador Complain Over Mexico Fan Noise Before Knockout Clash

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The Royal Netherlands Football Association condemned racist and discriminatory online abuse aimed at players after their World Cup elimination as the Oranje lost 3-2 on penalties to Morocco following a 1-1 draw across 120 minutes. Thanking players, staff and supporters, the KNVB said it drew “a clear line,” adding racism and discrimination have no place “in football, online or society.”

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Morocco Head Coach Promises Mexico Warm Welcome at Next World Cup

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