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Which underdog teams have surprised everyone in the group stage and could cause upsets in the Round
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Several underdog teams surprised in the 2026 World Cup group stage and advanced to the Round of 32 with strong potential for further upsets South Africa (first-ever knockout qualification via a last-game win over South Korea)
Cape Verde (smallest nation ever to reach knockouts, with three draws including vs. Spain)
Morocco (solid runners-up with experience and attacking threats), Japan (unbeaten group stage), and teams like Ivory Coast, Senegal, DR Congo, and Ecuador (resilient performers who advanced as strong seconds or best thirds).

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