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The Economic Times
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: Updated knockout stage, Round of 16 matchups, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's potential path to the final

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is taking shape as teams continue their quest for football's biggest prize. Several Round of 32 matches have already produced dramatic results, setting up blockbuster Round of 16 clashes featuring some of the tournament's biggest contenders.

With traditional powerhouses such as France, England, Brazil, Spain and Portugal advancing, fans are closely tracking the FIFA World Cup bracket to see who has the clearest route to the final. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal cleared their first hurdle after defeating Croatia, but they will face a tough bracket going forward in the 2026 World Cup.

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