World Cup 2026 Knockout Bracket Takes Shape as Teams Begin Road to Final

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is now taking shape, with several teams already booking their places in the Round of 16. France, Brazil, Canada, Morocco, Paraguay, Norway, and Mexico have advanced, while other heavyweights are still set to play their Round of 32 matches.

The bracket has now been fixed, meaning each team has a clear road to the final in New Jersey on July 19. France could face Paraguay in the Round of 16 and then the winner of Canada vs Morocco in the quarter-finals, while Mexico’s projected path may include England or DR Congo next, followed by a possible meeting with Brazil or Norway. England’s route is also tough, with DR Congo next, then possibly Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina if results go their way.

For football fans in Darjeeling and across North Bengal, the knockout round brings fresh excitement as the tournament moves into its most competitive phase. With the world’s top teams now separated across the bracket, the coming matches will decide who gets the best chance to lift the trophy at the end of the month

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