BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) — Japan, Cote d’Ivoire and Australia progressed to the round of 32 while Ecuador and Sweden also advanced after finishing among the tournament’s eight best third-placed teams following Thursday’s final group-stage matches. Gonzalo Plata scored in the 77th minute as Ecuador recovered from a goal down to beat Germany 2-1. In Group D, Australia booked its place in the next phase after a goalless
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