Knockout Stages Set to Kickoff as World Cup Round of 32 Bracket Finalized

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Knockout Stages Set to Kickoff as World Cup Round of 32 Bracket Finalized

The World Cup Round of 32 bracket is finalized, giving several heavyweights clear knockout paths. Germany face Paraguay, France meet Sweden, Portugal play Croatia and Spain take on Austria. USA will face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil meet Japan, England play DR Congo and Argentina draw Cape Verde, with all eight ties now locked after the group stage.

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