The 2026 FIFA World Cup moved into its knockout phase Sunday after a group stage that comprised 72 matches involving 48 teams across 12 groups, according to ESPN.
The field is now down to 32 teams and the remainder of the tournament is single-elimination — win or go home for the remaining countries, according to ESPN.
The round of 32 begins with one match on Sunday as South Africa meet co-hosts Canada in Inglewood, California, according to ESPN.
Coverage for the knockout stage will include features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition, according to ESPN.
