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FIFA announces rest of World Cup bracket looking ahead to Round of 32
By Randy McIlvoy at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
The FIFA World Cup is rolling quickly and now we are close to turning the page on group play and focusing on the Round of 32!The Knockout stage begins on Sunday in Los Angeles.The tournament field includes 48 teams but that will all change as teams start to be eliminated and the field is trimmed ...
Key takeaway The unbeaten USA squad is off to a 2-0 start and has already won Group D but finishes against Turkey Thursday night in Los Angeles in their group finale.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The FIFA World Cup's presence in Houston is set to intensify as the tournament enters its knockout stage, with a Round of 32 match featuring Brazil at Houston Stadium on Monday. This high-profile match will bring significant attention and economic activity to the area, as fans from across the region and beyond converge on the city. The fact that Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia will also face off in their Group H finale in Houston on Friday adds to the local excitement, with Cabo Verde needing only a draw to advance and Saudi Arabia facing a must-win situation. As the tournament progresses, Houstonians can look forward to the city's final FIFA World Cup match on July 4th, which will be a Round of 16 contest. The city's ability to host these major events will be on full display, and local businesses and residents alike will be eager to showcase their hospitality to the international crowd.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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