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
But if Curacao can rebound with a positive result against Ecuador in its second game, it could advance to the knockout stages and begin writing the Cinderella story of the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
So while the U.S. will move on, the odds of a long run through the knockout stage will improve dramatically if the team can win the group.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The expanded 48-team format offers fresh opportunities, and Iran will believe reaching the knockout rounds is an achievable objective.
From BBC • 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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