2026 World Cup Odds: Teams Favored to Advance to Knockout Stage
With the largest World Cup field in the history of the tournament, 32 of the 48 teams will be fighting for a spot in the knockout stage.
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With the largest World Cup field in the history of the tournament, 32 of the 48 teams will be fighting for a spot in the knockout stage.
LIEGE, Belgium, June 4 : The Democratic Republic of Congo's squad were heading to Spain on Thursday to continue their World Cup preparations and still hope to go ahead with their planned friendly against Chile next week, coach Sebastien Desabre said.
With the largest World Cup field in the history of the tournament, 32 of the 48 teams will be fighting for a spot in the knockout stage.
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June 2 : Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro named an experienced squad on Tuesday for the country's first World Cup finals appearance, led by forward Eldor Shomurodov and defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
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June 2 : Jordan coach Jamal Al‑Salami has announced his 26‑man squad for the World Cup in North America, the country’s first appearance in the tournament.