Here’s How The Round Of 32 In The FIFA World Cup Stacks Up

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 features an elimination tournament running from Sunday through Friday. Due to the expansion from 32 to 48 teams, an additional knockout round was introduced to provide more countries with competitive opportunities. Texas is set to host three of the remaining 15 matches in this round, meaning a Lone Star State stadium could potentially serve as the location for a historic victory during the tournament's progression.