Anything can happen in the World Cup knockout rounds, a point underscored when Germany were eliminated by Paraguay on Monday, according to tournament reports. The result served as a reminder of the volatility that can arrive in single-elimination matches.
Tournament organizers list three more knockout fixtures for Tuesday. First up is Ivory Coast against Norway in Dallas, followed by France facing Sweden in New Jersey, according to the match schedule.
The day’s final game is a high-stakes, high-altitude meeting between co-host Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, also noted on the official schedule. The setting adds another variable to an already consequential knockout slate.
Will Tuesday bring additional upsets? Live coverage on this page will track the action, delivering highlights, news, reaction and analysis from each game as the World Cup progresses.
