Le Monde • June 28, 2026 08:47

2026 World Cup: which teams shone in the group stage and which disappointed?

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On connaît désormais le nom des 32 sélections qualifiées pour les seizièmes de finale du Mondial 2026. Entre le Cap-Vert, invité surprise, le carton plein de la France et la désillusion de l’Uruguay, voici tout ce qu’il faut retenir de la phase de groupes.

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Tue 22:02 - La Libre (BE)

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Wed 21:34 - La Libre (BE)

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Thu 19:45 - La Libre (BE)

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Thu 21:00 - La Libre (BE)

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Fri 16:47 - La Libre (BE)

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Fri 21:04 - Le Figaro

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Fri 21:12 - La Libre (BE)

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Fri 21:35 - Le Figaro

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Sat 03:48 - La Libre (BE)

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Sat 03:56 - Le Figaro

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Sat 04:39 - La Libre (BE)

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Sat 04:46 - La Libre (BE)

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Sat 07:16 - Le Figaro

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Sat 08:33 - La Libre (BE)

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Sat 12:41 - La Libre (BE)

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Sat 12:54 - La Libre (BE)

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Sat 13:37 - Le Figaro

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Sat 16:53 - Le Figaro

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Sat 20:46 - Le Figaro

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Sun 03:38 - Le Figaro

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Sun 04:03 - Le Figaro

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Sun 04:03 - Le Figaro