World Cup Knockout Rounds Begin: Schedule and Australia's Pathway

The World Cup group phase is finally over, meaning the knockout rounds have finally begun. It came after Iran was knocked out of the tournament on goal difference following a dramatic 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria. The knockout rounds start with South Africa taking on Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, June 29 (AEST), as the road to the final begins in earnest. Check out the full World Cup schedule here in Australian times ABC Sport podcast: Check out the latest episode here The Socceroos will be in action on Saturday, July 4 AEDT, when Australia takes on Egypt, who are playing in their first-ever knockout game at the World Cup finals. So you can plot the Socceroos pathway from here on out, the game is highlighted in bold, as is every subsequent match Australia could play in by winning their way through. [Full Schedule Provided in Source] The ABC of SPORT Sports content to make you think... or allow you not to. A newsletter delivered each Saturday.