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Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tim Reynolds, Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Some teams competing in the World Cup knockout stage are facing a more challenging path than others. This disparity has drawn comparisons to the NCAA basketball tournament, where teams often dispute their seeding and selection. The teams affected by this uneven landscape include Morocco and the Netherlands, as well as England, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain.

Further information on the World Cup knockout stage bracket is available from KSAT 12, the local ABC affiliate in San Antonio, Texas.

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Category: government · Published: June 28, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others

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