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World Cup knockout stage: Bracket schedule, news and match analysis

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It's win and advance from now until the end. No more ties. A chaotic group stage at the 2022 World Cup saw tournament regulars Belgium, Germany and Mexico eliminated. Japan shocked Group E by finishing first and Argentina turned an opening loss to Saudi Arabia around to keep Lionel Messi in the tournament. The final countdown is on. Add matches to your calendar and keep up to date with the latest tournament news.

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Alex Morgan calls out 'bizarre' FIFA proposed sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia

Alex Morgan is the latest athlete to voice concerns about a potential sponsorship with FIFA and Saudi Arabia ahead of the women's World Cup.

Argentina soccer players (from left) Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi sit on the top of a bus during their team's homecoming parade after winning the World Cup.

Argentina soccer team abandons World Cup victory parade amid swarms of people

A parade to celebrate the Argentine World Cup champions was abruptly called off Tuesday in Buenos Aires.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the team's first goal in Sunday's final.

Lionel Messi Argentina kits are sold out after historic World Cup victory

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Argentina's players celebrate on board a bus with supporters after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament as they leave Ezeiza International Airport en route to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) training centre in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022.

See Argentina's celebration after World Cup victory as overjoyed fans welcome team home

Fans flooded the streets of Argentina to celebrate the World Cup champions. Throngs of overjoyed fans lined the streets of Buenos Aires for the party.

Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy.

Lionel Messi's World Cup post breaks record for most Instagram likes

Lionel Messi's photo gallery of him hoisting the World Cup trophy surpasses the World Record Egg for most-liked post on Instagram.

Argentina's Gonzalo Montiel scores the winning penalty past France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to win a shootout.

Andres Cantor's call of Argentina's World Cup-winning penalty kick goal was perfection

Announcer Andrés Cantor, a native of Argentina, produced an epic call for the 2022 World Cup win in a penalty shootout against France.

Argentina players carry Lionel Messi on their shoulders after winning the 2022 World Cup final against France at Lusail Stadium.

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Lionel Messi celebrates after the win.

Argentina gets record $42 million for winning World Cup. See every team's prize money

Not only did they win the international tournament, but Lionel Messi and company will get the largest prize money for a World Cup champion.

Argentina's players celebrate winning the World Cup final.

2022 World Cup final recap: Argentina defeats France in penalty kicks

Argentina and Lionel Messi beat defending champion France a thrilling conclusion to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Croatia's Mislav Orsic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup third-place match against Morocco.

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to finish in third place at World Cup

Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.