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World Cup 2026: Top matches to watch in the Round of 32 knockout stage
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- We have finally reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup – here is Al Jazeera’s guide to the best matchups.
- Now, we’ll start seeing the better teams turn it up a notch.
- Here is Al Jazeera’s guide to the best matches to watch in the Round of 32.
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We have finally reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup – here is Al Jazeera’s guide to the best matchups.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Lionel Messi's Argentina will face surprise package Cape Verde in the last 32 [Albert Pena/EPA]By Frank Dell’Apa Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026Experienced World Cup watchers don’t get truly plugged into the tournament until the start of the elimination phase.
Now, we’ll start seeing the better teams turn it up a notch. No holding back. No rest for weary Norwegians, Americans on yellows, or ageing superstars.
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