Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19am on 29 Jun 2026,Monday Sports
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the knockout stage with defending champions Argentina receiving a comparatively easier route to the later rounds. Lionel Messi's side will begin their Round of 32 campaign against Cape Verde and could avoid facing another major title contender until the semi-finals. In contrast, European giants Portugal, Spain, France and Germany find themselves on a much tougher side of the draw. Potential Round of 16 clashes between Portugal and Spain, and France and Germany, mean some of the tournament favourites could be eliminated early, making the race for the World Cup title even more intense. (PC: X)
