The group stage of the FIFA World Cup was filled with upsets and crazy underdog stories, underdogs like Nigeria rising to the occasion, announcing themselves in the international stage to the world.
The group stage was the stage of the underdogs.
The knockout stage though… the Round of 32, it was the stage where the favourites asserted their dominance and stake to the biggest trophy in football, the World Cup trophy.
Majority of the Round of 32 games were close and exciting thrillers, the underdogs making themselves known, but none of them managed to get the win over the favourites yet.
The big footballing nations were making a statement to the world.
And now, it was Germany's turn to dance to the tune of scrutiny that assaulted every Round of 32 game so far.
[FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 32]
[Match 8: Germany vs Czech Republic]
[Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Carlifornia]
[Date: July 3rd, 2026]
[Kick-off: 20:00 local time]
[Referee: Daniele Orsato (Italy)]
