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Select the first and second-place teams from each group.

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You have completed your country selections

Now select the eight best third-place teams.

(The ranking order is important for determining the next matchups)

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You have completed your country selections

Click on your selected winner in each matchup to decide who advances in each round through to the final.

To finish also pick the winner of the third place match below.

ROUND OF 32

ROUND OF 16

QUARTERFINALS

SEMIFINALS

FINAL

To finish also pick the winner of the third place match below.

THIRD PLACE

1st

2nd

3rd

Note: The matchups involving the eight best third-place teams in this interactive are determined by a combination of each user’s selections and the slots designated for third-placed teams by FIFA. The actual system may differ in the World Cup, as the eight best third-place teams are determined during the tournament based on the following criteria, in order: points earned, goal difference, goals scored, and fair play. If the tie persists, it is determined by the FIFA ranking.