FIFA says the knockout round of the World Cup is set to begin Sunday.
Organizers faced a range of anxieties before the tournament, but the event’s opening phase in North America has been widely described as a thrill by observers.
The early rounds produced unexpected storylines and intense matches, drawing widespread attention as the tournament moves into single-elimination play, according to media and spectators.
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