The round‑of‑32 matchups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been published, completing the tournament’s knockout bracket across all 16 games. USA Today and Yahoo Sports released the full team pairings and schedule, as CBS Sports and The Athletic explained how each side is seeded; NPR summed up the key takeaways from that group stage, and The Athletic offered one preview of potential upsets and marquee clashes. With the bracket in hand, fans can compare the different predictor tools, from the detailed picks in USA Today’s “World Cup bracket predictions 2026” to The Athletic’s list of likely shockers. The new information sets the stage for early debates over which teams is set to advance beyond the first knockout round.
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2026 World Cup: Knockout bracket - The Athletic - The New York Times
2026 World Cup: Knockout bracket - The Athletic The New York Times
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World Cup bracket predictions 2026: Our pick for every knockout game - USA Today
World Cup bracket predictions 2026: Our pick for every knockout game USA Today
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2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and who will they play - CBS Sports
2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket: Where are teams seeded from the round of 32 and who will they play CBS Sports
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World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Full bracket, matchups, schedule and how each team qualified - Yahoo Sports
World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Full bracket, matchups, schedule and how each team qualified Yahoo Sports
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World Cup knockout bracket predictions: Picking the biggest shocks, best games and winners - The Athletic - The New York Times
World Cup knockout bracket predictions: Picking the biggest shocks, best games and winners - The Athletic The New York Times