knockout
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And with the tournament field expanding to 48 teams, an additional round has been added to the knockout stage, meaning the U.S. would likely need three wins to reach the final eight.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
We’ll find out soon enough: On paper, the U.S. team should be able to beat its first two opponents, Paraguay and Australia, and slide into the knockout rounds as a favored seed.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
That’s especially useful during a global event like the World Cup—when even the most devoted soccer fan is hard-pressed to keep track of every group-stage result, knockout permutation, and concurring match windows.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026
Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 01:00 BST for England or Scotland matches in the knockout stages that kick off between 17:00 and 21:00 and until 02:00 for kick-offs between 21:00 and 22:00.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The knockout possibilities knock Dorcas out because here—with grown-ups and as in war—people play for keeps.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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