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How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?

BBC Sport•Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 04:24 PM•2 min read

With the second round of group-stage matches under way, we assess who can play who in the knockout rounds - and how they can get there.

Source: [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp8l6zj8441o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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