World Cup 2026 Round of 32: must-watch clashes and the US path
Following a record group stage, World Cup 2026 moves to a 16‑team knockout with marquee Round of 32 matchups highlighted by Morocco vs Netherlands, plus Brazil vs Japan, Portugal vs Croatia and Belgium vs Senegal; the United States faces the toughest path to a potential final, possibly needing to knock out Belgium, Spain/Portugal and France—while Argentina, France, Spain and England remain the favorites after undefeated group campaigns.