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The stage is set as Ivory Coast take on Norway at Dallas Stadium in what promises to be a feisty Round of 32 encounter. This is a classic underdog-versus-European-powerhouse narrative — Ivory Coast riding a wave of confidence after historic progress, and Norway buoyed b... show more

Expect fireworks in Foxborough as Paraguay take on Gillette Stadium hosts in a proper round-of-32 cracker against Germany. This is a match that matters — Europe’s heavyweights versus a gritty South American side who sneaked through as one of the best third-placed teams.... show more

Get the kettle on and settle in — this is a proper knockout mouthful. It’s Brazil taking on Japan at Houston Stadium – Houston, and there’s more riding on this last-32 tie than bragging rights: progress means a place back in the spotlight, a slip-up and all the summer d... show more

There’s a proper feel‑good, high‑stakes scrap coming to MetLife Stadium as France prepare to tackle Sweden in a World Cup round of 32 tie that has goals written all over it. The favourites sweep in on the back of a ruthless group showing while Sweden arrive with more te... show more

Expect a proper early-morning classic as Netherlands meet Morocco at Monterrey Stadium – Guadalupe for a Round of 32 tie that has neutrals buzzing. Both sides have carried momentum into the knockouts — the Dutch with verve and goals, Morocco with resilience and a threat... show more

You can’t ask for a more intriguing curtain-closer as Jordan take on Argentina at the AT&T Stadium. This final Group J fixture matters for momentum more than qualification – the world champions have already sealed top spot while Jordan are playing for pride in their mai... show more

Expect fireworks in Miami as Colombia take on Portugal at the Hard Rock Stadium in a Group K decider that could define momentum for both sides. The Colombians arrive unbeaten and buzzing after back-to-back wins, while Portugal need only a point to guarantee progress — a... show more

You can feel the tension in the air — it’s Algeria taking on Austria in Kansas as both sides fight for a place in the World Cup last 32. This is a proper end-of-group dead rubber only in name: Austria can clinch automatic progression with a draw, while Algeria must win ... show more

There’s a real nail-biter on the cards as Croatia host Ghana at Philadelphia in a final Group L showdown that could reshuffle the top spot. Both sides arrive with plenty to play for: Croatia hunting knockout safety and Ghana looking to tee up an upset that would send sh... show more

Right then, this one has all the ingredients for a nervy finish. It’s a must-win for DR Congo as they take on Uzbekistan at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — a game that could decide who sneaks into the Round of 32. Both nations arrive under pressure: Congo with a ... show more