The knockout stage never disappoints, and it doesn't appear like it will at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil survived Japan on Monday in the Round of 32, winning 2-1 after trailing 1-0. Germany was not so lucky, however, losing to Paraguay 4-3 on penalty kicks, the first massive upset post-group stage. Brazil will meet the winner of the Norway and Ivory Coast matchup in the Round of 16, while Paraguay gets the winner of France and Sweden. As a result of Paraguay's win over Germany, France's odds of winning the World Cup have jumped from +340 to +250 because it will no longer face Germany in the...
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