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There’s a real carnival feel to this tie as Argentina prepare to face Egypt at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — a clash that pits reigning world champions against an inspired African side making rare knockout noise. This fixture matters because it’s not just about pro... show more

Get your scarves on and your fancy slips ready — this is the sort of knockout tie that keeps neutrals glued to the telly. The USA welcome Belgium to Lumen Field in Seattle for a World Cup round-of-16 showdown that promises pace, poise and the occasional bit of chaos. Bo... show more

There’s a proper sense of occasion as Mexico welcome England to the Azteca Stadium for a mouth-watering World Cup round of 16 tie. The noise, the altitude and that intimidating home record make this one of those matches where form goes out of the window and character is... show more

Expect fireworks when Brazil meet Norway at New Jersey in a mouth-watering World Cup round-of-16 tie. This one matters — Brazil hunting a record sixth title, Norway chasing a first-ever run into the quarters. Form, fitness and finishing will decide who progresses and th... show more

Roll up your flags and tune in — this is the kind of clash that gets neutrals reaching for a pint and the pundits polishing their crystal balls. The Round of 16 brings Paraguay up against France in Philadelphia, a fixture that pits South American grit against European f... show more

Right then, strap in — this is a proper knock-out clash. Hosts Canada take on dark horses Morocco in Houston, a clash that matters for history as much as it does for pride. Canada will be chasing a first ever quarter-final at a World Cup, while Morocco arrive full of co... show more

There’s a proper mouth-watering mismatch on the menu as Argentina take on Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Friday’s Round of 32 clash has the feel of a coronation for the favourites and a fairytale audition for the minnows — form, firepower and a global ico... show more

There’s a proper knockout feel in the air as Colombia prepare to face Ghana in Kansas City — a clash that could define both nations’ World Cup momentum. The South Americans arrive unbeaten and compact, while Ghana have had a scrappier route through the groups, sneaking ... show more

Get your scarves and settle in — this one’s got knockout tension written all over it. Australia and Egypt lock horns at Arlington in a round of 32 tie that could easily be the tightest, nastiest scrap of the first knockout weekend. Both nations are hunting historic prog... show more

There’s a proper cup-tie buzz in the air as Switzerland prepare to take on Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver — a fixture that matters for more than just a place in the next round. The Swiss arrive unbeaten in this phase and brimming with confidence, while Algeria rode a ... show more