World Cup knockout bracket predictions: Picking the biggest shocks, best games and winners

 

 

"After 72 World Cup group stage matches the bracket is set and the pursuit of the game’s biggest prize just got serious.

 

It’s knockout football from here with all three host nations still standing and stars including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane firing in goals.

 

So, who is the best team left? Who is going to be in the final? Who are the best fans? The best player? Where will the shocks come? And who is going to win it?"

World Cup knockout bracket predictions: Picking the biggest shocks, best games and winners - The Athletic