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Round of 16 is set! South Korea show Uruguay out, USA-Netherlands preview
After nearly two wild weeks at the World Cup, we have the reached the win-or-go-home portion of the tourney. Here's the latest from Qatar.
Echegaray defends his World Cup bracket full of shocks
TOP HEADLINES
The remarkable leadership of USA's Tyler Adams
Tyler Adams' skills on the field and his leadership off it have been obvious since he was a teenager. Now the rest of the world is taking notice.
Twellman: USMNT are playing with house money
WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
FRIDAY'S GAMES
WHO HAS MOVED ON?
World Cup 2022: How every team reached the round of 16
The group stage at the 2022 World Cup is complete, here's how all 16 teams won a place in the knockout bracket.
World Cup vibes rankings: USA, Japan feeling best after group stage
Every nation heads to the World Cup with different expectations, but how have teams played vs. their results?
BRAZIL SUFFER SHOCK DEFEAT
Were Brazil too relaxed in Cameroon loss?
Cameroon give this World Cup another shock by beating Brazil
It's the most entertaining group stage in recent memory -- and now add Cameroon's upset of Brazil to the list.
PULISIC SET TO RETURN AGAINST NETHERLANDS
Pulisic describes winning goal, sets new targets for USA
Pelvic contusion won't keep Pulisic, US from 'beating anybody'
Christian Pulisic is confident ahead of Saturday's showdown vs. Netherlands.
ASSESSING THE CONTENDERS
World Cup last 16: Why every team left will, won't win it all
As teams secure places in the World Cup knockout stage, we break down their strengths and weaknesses and assess their chances of lifting the trophy on Dec. 18.
SWISS TALISMAN DOES IT AGAIN
Shaqiri rebuffs Serbian fan boos, leads Switzerland into round of 16
Despite intense pressure and jeering, Xherdan Shaqiri stepped up and Switzerland advance in the 2022 World Cup as Serbia fell short yet again.
TEARFUL EXIT FOR URUGUAY
Why Uruguay deserved to not qualify
Why the referee rejected Darwin Nunez's VAR penalty vs. Ghana
Uruguay's 2-0 win over Ghana was full of VAR drama over penalties to both teams. Here's what happened.
Top Headlines
- Uruguay coach blames Portugal pen for WC exit
- Ronaldo 'insulted' by South Korea player - Santos
- Alves: Loss a 'warning signal' for injury-hit Brazil
- Swiss beat Serbia in thriller to reach round of 16
- Pulisic cleared to play for US vs. Netherlands
- Brazil fans at World Cup show support for Pele
- LVG: Netherlands battling flu before USA clash
- Galaxy fined, president suspended for hidden pay
- Saliba: I hope Brazil are KO'd as soon as possible
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World Cup 2022 is the closest, most entertaining in decades, but France and Brazil remain clear favorites
Despite the 2022 World Cup churning out a ridiculous amount of upsets, drama and intrigue, one thing remains constant: France and Brazil still look like the best teams in the world.
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Predicting the entire 2022 World Cup, from Qatar vs. Ecuador to the final
We did it after the World Cup draw, but let's go again: Here are our expert predictions for every single game of the 2022 tournament. Let's ride!
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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar knockout bracket, results and fixtures schedule
Check out all the fixtures, results and venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.
