Here’s All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018!

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All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018
All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018

Knockout phase of the football’s biggest tournament will begin tonight where 16 teams will compete with each other to get their name embossed on the trophy. Here’s all you need to know about the knockout stage of FIFA World Cup 2018!

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France vs Argentina

All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018

The powerhouse of Europe and South America will go head to head in the cracking first game. Messi and co. have already faced tough times in this World Cup while the competition has been a walk in the park for the French. It yet remains to be seen whether the Argentina side can play with the same motivation they had against Nigeria or the calmness of Les Bleus will take the French to the Quarters.

Uruguay vs Portugal

All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018

Uruguay will take on the current European Champions Portugal. The contest will be a scintillating one as Uruguay has been firing at all cylinders while Portugal had a bumpy ride towards the qualification of the last 16 with Ronaldo being their savior. Only time will tell whether  the compactness of Uruguay or the heroics of free flowing Portugal, which will win the day!

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Spain vs Russia

All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018

Russia will take on Spain that is in glittering form this year.  The star studded Spanish team is expected to appear victorious by the end of this contest. However, Russian side cannot be underestimated as we have already seen how they maximized their home advantage to the fullest and that leverage can come into play at any time while playing Spain.

Croatia vs Denmark

All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018

The Vatrenis will take on Denmark on Sunday 1st July. Croatia has won all their games so far in this competition effortlessly and the qualities they have shown in the group stage have been breathtaking. On the other hand, Denmark needs to work their shoes off if they want to avoid elimination from the Round of 16.

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Brazil vs Mexico

All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018

The 5 times World Champions will go neck to neck with Mexico in this stage. The Mexicans will be keen to go past knockout round this time as they have always been eliminated in last 16 for the past 6 World Cup campaigns since 1994 but Brazil is the obvious favorite for the talent, experience and depth they have in their squad.

Belgium vs Japan

All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018Japan will be contesting with the Red Devils who are unbeaten so far in the World Cup.  Japan apparently will be the weakling here keeping in mind the red hot form Belgium is in at the moment. It won’t be a surprise if Japan is eliminated and Belgium makes their way forward in the tournament.

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Sweden vs Switzerland

All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018

This intriguing tie is what football fans have been waiting for. Sweden on their way to qualification has eliminated the likes of Netherlands and Italy and most recently topped their group, while on the other hand Switzerland gave Brazil a run for their money in the group stage. Both the teams may be lackluster but have taken the world by storm.

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Colombia vs England

All You Need To Know About The Knockout Stage Of FIFA World Cup 2018

Colombia will lock horns with England in the final game of the pre-quarter stage. England has shown great mental strength and attitude in this World Cup while Colombia on the field has been exhilarating for the eyes and the brain. The two sides will not give it up easily and this fixture will be exciting for fans across the world!

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