FIFA World Cup knockout stage brackets take shape on June 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:03 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
As of June 26, 2026, fourteen teams have secured their spots in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. Real Madrid currently leads with ten goals scored, while Crystal Palace and PSG have each netted six. Arda Güler has been named Man of the Match in recognition of his performance. Sources indicate that Real Madrid has activated a €9 million buy-back clause for Nico Paz, making him available to Como for a potential buy-out option of €60 million. Otherwise, he may return to Real Madrid next week.
- •Fourteen teams confirmed in the Round of 32
- •Real Madrid leads with ten goals at the tournament
- •Arda Güler recognized as Man of the Match
- •Real Madrid activates buy-back clause for Nico Paz
- •Nico Paz available to Como for €60 million buy option
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — WORLD CUP OPEN THREAD | June 28, 2026
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — WORLD CUP OPEN THREAD | June 26, 2026
"The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Jude’s turn to shine. The bracket […]
"The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. The club with the most goals […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:09 AMWORLD CUP OPEN THREAD | June 28, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. Jude’s turn to shine. The bracket […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:03 AMWORLD CUP OPEN THREAD | June 26, 2026
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel. The club with the most goals […]
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