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FIFA announces rest of World Cup bracket looking ahead to Round of 32
By Randy McIlvoy at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
The FIFA World Cup is rolling quickly and now we are close to turning the page on group play and focusing on the Round of 32!The Knockout stage begins on Sunday in Los Angeles.The tournament field includes 48 teams but that will all change as teams start to be eliminated and the field is trimmed ...
Key takeaway The unbeaten USA squad is off to a 2-0 start and has already won Group D but finishes against Turkey Thursday night in Los Angeles in their group finale.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
With the FIFA World Cup's Knockout stage set to begin, local soccer fans in Magnolia are eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches, particularly the ones hosted in Houston. The city's stadium will feature Brazil, a five-time World Cup champion, on Monday at 12pm, and while their opponent is still to be determined, the excitement is building. Additionally, this Friday, Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia will face off in their Group H finale in Houston, with Cabo Verde needing a draw or win to advance and Saudi Arabia facing a must-win situation. As the tournament progresses, Magnolia residents can look forward to more thrilling matches, including Houston's final FIFA World Cup match on July 4th in the Round of 16. The presence of these high-profile matches in nearby Houston is a boon for local soccer enthusiasts, who will have the opportunity to witness world-class competition without having to travel far.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The FIFA World Cup is rolling quickly and now we are close to turning the page on group play and focusing on the Round of 32!The Knockout stage begins on Sunday in Los Angeles.The tournament field includes 48 teams but that will all change as teams start to be eliminated and the field is trimmed ...
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