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The World Cup Round of 32 — the first knockout stage, where the field narrows from 32 nations to 16 — delivers three marquee fixtures on Saturday, with England, Belgium and the United States each looking to avoid extra time.
The opening day of the round produced no upsets, as France, Norway and Mexico all advanced, setting a clear standard for the favorites to follow.
Now attention turns to three contests that carry sharply different levels of suspense.
Congo DR: The Lopsided Fixture That Still Has a Wrinkle England enters as a -1200 favorite to win in regulation against Congo DR, making this the most decisive mismatch on the day's schedule.
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