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The matches of this phase begin this Sunday, with the opening match between South Africa and Canada, which will be played at 9:00 PM.
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup has concluded, determining the 16 pairs that will face each other in the first round of direct elimination.
The matches of this phase begin this Sunday, with the opening match between South Africa and Canada, which will be played at 9:00 PM.
Among the most exciting matches is the Brazil-Japan duel, where the "Selecao" will face one of the tournament's surprises. Equal interest is expected for the Netherlands-Morocco and Portugal-Croatia challenges, while Spain will face Austria.
Germany will begin their journey in the knockout phase with a direct elimination against Paraguay, while France will challenge Sweden. If both teams manage to qualify, then a classic showdown between Germany and France could take place in the next round.
Another interesting scenario is between Portugal and Spain. If the Portuguese eliminate Croatia and the Spanish overcome Austria, the two Iberian rivals will face each other in the round of 16.
Meanwhile, Argentina, England and France are considered favorites against their opponents on paper. The world champions will face Cape Verde and, if they avoid surprises, the path to the advanced stages looks more favorable compared to their main rivals.
Only three national teams finished the group stage with full points, winning all three of their matches: Mexico, France and Argentina.
Round of 16 pairs:
South Africa – Canada
Brazil – Japan
Netherlands – Morocco
USA – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ivory Coast – Norway
Argentina – Cape Verde
France – Sweden
Germany – Paraguay
Australia – Egypt
Mexico – Ecuador
Portugal – Croatia
Colombia – Ghana
England – DR Congo
Belgium – Senegal
Spain – Austria
Switzerland – Algeria
The scheme, the road to the final:
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