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The Tacoma Defiance, Sporting Kansas City II and Real Monarchs are joining for the inaugural season. Read the whole story
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1. Italy (Group A winner)
2. Wales (Group A runner-up)
3. Switzerland (Group A 3rd)
4. Belgium (Group B winner)
5. Denmark (Group B runner-up)
6. Netherlands (Group C winner)
7. Austria (Group C runner-up)
8. Czech Republic (Group D, 4 points)
9. England (Group D, 4 points)
10. Sweden (Group E, 4 points)
11. France (Group F, 4 points)
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In contention for five remaining spots:
Finland, Ukraine, Croatia, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Poland, Germany, Portugal, Hungary. -
Denmark, on a "magic night," advanced to the knockout stage with a 4-1 win over Russia, with help from Belgium. Read the whole story
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Goal of the Week candidates include a 40-yarder from Philadelphia's Norwegian defender and Red Bull Fabio's first goal. Read the whole story
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Uruguay, scoreless in four straight games, finally got a goal, thanks to Chile's Arturo Vidal hitting his own net. Leo Messi marked a milestone. Read the whole story
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