After the World Cup group stage, things go from intense to do-or-die. In previous years, the Round of 16 was the first knockout stage match, but with an expanded field of 48 teams— it is now the ...

Reaching the quarterfinals would match the USMNT's modern-era best (2002) and signal that they are truly one of the top teams in the world. Advancing beyond the Round of 16 would be considered an over ...

Winning two knockout stage games? That means you're really in the running to win the World Cup. As the group stage comes to an end, let's check out the updated odds for which countries will make it to ...