India, June 27 -- The league stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will soon come to an end and the attention will be turned towards the highly anticipated knockout stages. With the tournament expanding to 48 teams for the first time, the Round of 32 makes its historic debut, promising six days of high-voltage football featuring the world's biggest nations alongside several surprise qualifiers.

The top two teams from each of the 12 groups, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will secure their places in the knockout stage. From defending champions Argentina and five-time winners Brazil to European heavyweights France, Germany, Spain and England, every match is now a do-or-die contest as the race for the FIFA World Cup trophy intensif...