After the host nations play their opening games on Thursday and Friday, the Brazilian national team will be one of the first qualified nations to play their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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What started with 48 nations has been whittled down to a 32-team bracket as the 2026 FIFA World Cup moves to the knockout rounds. Three weeks and 32 games will produce a champion, runner-up and third- ...