knockout
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So if Argentina looks poised for victory in a knockout round, Sagan and his team will be standing by with flights to the next game before the final whistle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
That should make the battle for second place and an automatic berth in the knockout rounds an interesting one.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Under the World Cup's expanded format, the two sides could face each other in the knockout stage.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Nothing is guaranteed in a World Cup, but I would expect Mexico to reach the knockout stage and potentially finish first in the group.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
If they were playing knockout, Scott always came up with a new rule that helped him win.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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