
FIFA 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage: Fixtures, Favorites, and Key Stats
The FIFA 2026 World Cup enters its knockout phase with 32 teams remaining. Favorites France, led by Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, and Argentina, driven by Lionel Messi's 6 goals, are poised for deep runs. Other contenders include Spain, Portugal, England, Brazil, and Germany, with complex potential matchups ahead.















