Team USA and France enter World Cup knockout stage in Berlin

The knockout stage of the World Cup arrives in Berlin as tournament play intensifies. Team USA and France enter the quarterfinals as the remaining front-runners in the competition. While both teams hold favored status, the field features several other squads looking to challenge for the title. Organizers have transitioned to the elimination phase to determine which nations advance toward the final rounds. The schedule shifts focus to these high-stakes matches following the conclusion of group play. Spectators and participants now turn their attention to the upcoming fixtures that will decide the tournament trajectory.

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