{"id":76315,"date":"2026-07-06T12:27:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=76315"},"modified":"2026-07-06T12:27:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:27:36","slug":"fifa-world-cup-enters-knockout-phase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=76315","title":{"rendered":"FIFA World Cup enters knockout phase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>United States (Lord Media): The FIFA World Cup has entered its fourth week, with less than half of the initial 48 teams still competing for the trophy. The Round of 16 knockout stage is underway, with Morocco, France, Norway, and England already securing their spots in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>During the Round of 16, some teams achieved remarkable victories while others faced tough challenges. Four crucial matches remain. On July 6, Portugal will face Spain in Dallas, while the United States will take on Belgium in Seattle.<\/p>\n<p>On July 7, Switzerland will compete against Colombia in Vancouver, and Argentina will meet Egypt in Atlanta. The winners of these matches will advance to the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>The quarter-final stage will begin on July 9, with France and Morocco clashing in Boston. On July 10, the winner of the United States vs. Belgium match will face the winner of the Portugal vs. Spain match in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>On July 11, Norway will play against England in Miami, and the final quarter-final will take place on July 12 in Kansas City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FIFA World Cup enters knockout phase with Morocco, France, Norway, and England in quarter-finals. 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