MIAMI — The FIFA World Cup Round of 32 started on June 28, after the qualification of 12 group winners, 12 runners-up, and the 8 best third-place teams.
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After 16 single direct-knockout matches, the winning teams will advance to the tournament’s Round of 16, which begins on the Fourth of July.
Here is the list of the Round of 32 teams eliminated:
- South Africa, the Group A runner-up with 4 points, was eliminated on June 28 after Canada won 1-0.
- Japan, the Group F runner-up with 5 points, was eliminated on June 29 after Brazil won 2-1.
- Germany, the Group E winner with 6 points, was eliminated on June 29 after a 1-1 draw ended with a 4-3 defeat on penalties against Paraguay.
- The Netherlands, the Group F winner with 7 points, was eliminated on June 29 after a 1-1 draw ended with a 3-2 defeat on penalties against Morocco.
TRACK PROGRESS
- Round of 16 qualifications
- Eliminations during Round of 32
- Round of 32 teams
TOURNAMENT’S SCHEDULE
Round of 32 knock-out matches
June 30
- Ivory Coast vs. Norway at 1 p.m. in Arlington, Texas.
- France vs. Sweden at 5 p.m. in New Jersey
- Mexico vs. Ecuador at 9 p.m. in Mexico City
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from noon to midnight at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 1
- England vs. DR Congo is at noon at the Atlanta Stadium.
- Belgium vs. Senegal is at 4 p.m. at the Seattle Stadium.
- United States vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina is at 8 p.m. at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 2
- Spain vs. Austria at 3 p.m. at Los Angeles Stadium
- Portugal vs. Croatia at 7 p.m. at the Toronto Stadium
- Switzerland vs. Algeria at 11 p.m. at BC Place Vancouver.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 3:
- Australia vs. Egypt is at 2 p.m. at the Dallas Stadium.
- Argentina vs. Cape Verde is at 6 p.m. at the Miami Stadium
- Colombia vs. Ghana is at 9:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Stadium
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from 1 p.m to 9 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
Round of 16 begins
July 4: There are two matches at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens from noon to midnight at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
July 5: There are two matches at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Miami watch parties: The fan festival opens for the last day from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Bayfront Park, at 301 Biscayne Boulevard.
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July 6: There are two matches at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
July 7: There are two matches at Noon and 4 p.m.
Quarterfinals begin
July 9: There is a quarter-final match at 4 p.m.
July 10: There is a quarter-final match at 3 p.m.
July 11: There are two quarter-final matches at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders at 5 p.m. on July 11. Parking is free.
Semifinals begin
July 14: The fan festival is closed. There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 14 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.
July 15: There is a semi-final match at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 15 at The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the semifinal match.
Finals begin
July 18: The third-place play-off match is at 5 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 3 p.m. on July 18 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 5 p.m. bronze final.
Sunrise ride to stadium: The Amerant Bank Arena has free parking for FIFA World Cup ticket holders who ride Broward County’s free Express bus transportation to the Miami Stadium, also known as Hard Rock, in Miami Gardens.
July 19: The final match is at 3 p.m.
Miami Beach watch party: Doors open at 1 p.m. on July 19 at The Sandbowl, behind The Bandshell, at 7275 Collins Ave., for the 3 p.m. final.
Sunrise watch party: The indoor Amerant Bank Arena is hosting a free watch party for ticket holders for the final on July 19. Parking is free.
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Track group-stage
- Group A
- Group B
- Group C
- Group D
- Group E
- Group F
- Group G
- Group H
- Group I
- Group J
- Group K
- Group L
