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The four earlier encounters in Group K and L also had a moment’s silence before the start of play. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

The players held a minute’s silence before kick-off during Argentina’s final group-stage match against Jordan in Dallas.

The other Group J game between Austria and Algeria as well as the four earlier encounters in Group K and L also had a moment’s silence before the start of play.

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The gesture was to pay respects to the people who lost their lives during the recent earthquake in the South American country Venezuela.

Two severe earthquakes, more than 7.1 in magnitude on the richter scale, struck the country earlier this week. The death toll till Friday was reported at 920, with more than 3,000 people reported injured.

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Published on Jun 28, 2026