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Originally Published 12 days ago — by Olympics.com
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has entered the knockout phase with the Round of 16 matches scheduled from January 3-6, 2026, leading up to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final in Rabat on January 18, where the champion will be crowned.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ESPN
Slovenia, Israel, France, and Poland advanced to the EuroBasket knockout stage, with Luka Doncic leading Slovenia and Deni Avdija key for Israel. Spain faces uncertainty after a loss, and Greece, despite a defeat, has already qualified. The knockout phase will be held in Riga, Latvia.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup featured an exciting group stage with 16 teams from six continents competing for a spot in the knockout rounds, with notable performances from teams like Al Hilal, Inter Miami, and Bayern Munich, and surprises such as Botafogo's victory over PSG.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
The Club World Cup has seen Bayern Munich secure their spot in the last-16 after a win against Boca Juniors, with goals from Kane and Olise, though star player Musiala was injured. Flamengo also advanced unexpectedly, while other teams like Chelsea are still in the competition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The 2024 NBA Cup has reached its knockout stage, with the Bucks, Knicks, Magic, Thunder, Mavericks, Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks advancing from the group stage. The tournament, which began on November 12, featured 30 teams divided into six groups, with each team playing four games. The knockout stage, a single-elimination format, will see the quarterfinals on December 10 and 11, semifinals on December 14, and the final on December 17 in Las Vegas. The Thunder secured the top seed in the Western Conference with a +45 point differential.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The 2024 NBA Cup group stage concludes with the Bucks, Knicks, and Magic securing spots in the Eastern Conference knockout bracket. The Bucks, with a 4-0 record, are the top seed, while the Knicks also finished 4-0 and will be the No. 2 seed. The Magic advance as a wild-card team. In the Western Conference, key matchups include Thunder vs. Jazz and Suns vs. Spurs, with several teams still vying for knockout stage positions. The East bracket is set with Bucks vs. Magic and Knicks vs. Hawks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Nigeria advances to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Cameroon 2-0, with Ademola Lookman scoring both goals. Nigeria's solid performance was led by Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and William Troost-Ekong, securing their third consecutive clean sheet. Cameroon's lackluster showing raises questions about their manager and team strategy. Angola also advances to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Namibia, setting up a match against Nigeria.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBA.com
The Boston Celtics face the Indiana Pacers in the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament, with the winner advancing to Las Vegas for the semifinals. The tournament has reached the Knockout Stage, where every game is a win-or-go-home scenario. The Celtics secured their spot after a series of favorable results. The other quarterfinal matchups include the New York Knicks against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Sacramento Kings against the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns. The winning teams will play in the semifinals in Las Vegas, while the losers will be eliminated and play a regular-season game. If the Celtics win, they will face the winner of the Knicks-Bucks game in the semifinals, but if they lose, they will host the loser of that game in a regular-season matchup.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
The United States women's national team will face Sweden in the knockout stage opener of the Women's World Cup, following their second-place finish in the group stage. This match comes after the USWNT's shocking loss to Sweden in the Tokyo Olympics, which ended their 44-game unbeaten streak. The USWNT will need to win this match to prove their readiness for the championship game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
The US women's national team (USWNT) will face Sweden in a crucial World Cup knockout stage match, with the Americans aiming for a third consecutive victory and fifth overall. The USWNT's starting lineup for the match includes some interesting changes, with Emily Sonnett making her first start in a year and Julie Ertz listed as a midfielder. The game will be broadcast on Fox and Telemundo, and if the USWNT wins, they will play against Japan in the quarterfinals. Despite their underwhelming performance so far, the USWNT is still favored to win against Sweden, although England has surpassed them as the favorite to win the World Cup.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The United States women's national team will face off against Sweden in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup. Despite a disappointing performance in the group stage, the USWNT remains one of the favorites to win the tournament. Sweden, who defeated the USWNT at the Olympics, poses a tough challenge. The match is expected to be intense, with the USWNT predicted to win in extra time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Japan surges to the top of the power rankings in the Women's World Cup after dominating the group stage, while the struggling USWNT drops to fourth. England and Sweden also perform well, while the Netherlands and Spain show strength despite missing key players. Colombia and Morocco secure the final two spots in the Round of 16.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The United States women's soccer team, vying for an unprecedented third consecutive World Cup title, is facing a tough challenge in the round of 16 against Sweden. The Americans have struggled in the tournament so far, with only one win in group play and a lackluster performance compared to their previous championship-winning teams. Sweden, on the other hand, has won all of its group matches and has a strong record against the United States in recent years. Despite the underwhelming performance, the U.S. team remains determined to raise their standards and prepare for the upcoming match.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
The knockout stage of the 2023 World Cup is set, with the USWNT facing Sweden in the first round. Group play saw surprises and injuries, but now it's do-or-die for the teams. The full schedule for the round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place match, and final is provided, with matches taking place in various locations in New Zealand and Australia. The champion will be crowned on August 20.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Jamaica holds Brazil to a 0-0 draw in their final group stage match of the Women's World Cup, securing their spot in the knockout stage for the first time in history. Brazil, one of the tournament favorites, is eliminated. Jamaica's goalkeeper, Rebecca Spencer, puts in an exceptional performance, and despite Brazil's dominance in possession, Jamaica's defense holds strong. The result means that Jamaica finishes second in Group F, behind France, and will likely face Colombia in the Round of 16.